Robert Irwin to compete on Dancing With The Stars US

By JIMMY BRIGGS FOR DAILY MAIL AUSTRALIA

Published: 03:53 BST, 23 April 2025 | Updated: 03:56 BST, 23 April 2025

Robert Irwin has been confirmed as the first contestant on the upcoming season of Dancing With The Stars US, following his smouldering American ad campaign for Bonds.

The Aussie TV star, 21, was officially confirmed to be appearing on the show by Variety – and looked to be in great spirits as he landed in Los Angeles on Monday, ahead of filming.

The celebrity conservationist swapped his trademark khakis for a sporty look consisting of a stylish black tee paired with Adidas shorts and black sneakers.

He had a cheeky grin on his face as he made his way through LAX while wheeling a black suitcase behind him.

Robert could not contain his excitement at being cast in the competitive dancing series, almost ten years after his sister won the program. 

His appearance on the competitive dancing series will come a decade after his sister Bindi, 26, won the show in 2015 alongside her dancing partner Derek Hough.

Robert Irwin has been confirmed as the first contestant on the upcoming season of the US Dancing With The Stars, following his smouldering American ad campaign for Bonds

The Aussie reality TV star was officially confirmed to be appearing on the show by Variety – and looked to be in great spirits as he landed in Los Angeles on Monday, ahead of filming

Robert will need to be in peak physical health to successfully compete on the challenging competition.

In 2019, Bindi told The Project about the gruelling physical tasks the contestants face in order to perform well on the show.

‘It’s such a challenge. I don’t think people reality how much work goes on behind the scenes, it’s a huge commitment,’ she said.

During her time on the US version of the show, Bindi danced in front of a black-and-white portrait of her father, Steve Irwin.

‘What I think is so wonderful about Dancing With The Stars is that you get to share your journey and your story,’ Bindi said.

Bindi took to social media to share her excitement about her brother appearing on the show.

‘Robert, you are going to absolutely shine in the ballroom. I wish I could express the magnitude of how proud I am of you and everything you have achieved,’ she began.

‘Can’t wait to cheer you on each week as you inspire so many with your strength, kindness and determination. Here’s to an extraordinary journey ahead.’

The celebrity conservationist swapped his trademark khakis for a sporty look consisting of a stylish black tee paired with Adidas shorts and black sneakers 

Earlier this month, fans of the Irwin family were left swooning after Robert debuted a sexy new photo spread 

Earlier this month, fans of the Irwin family were left swooning after Robert debuted a sexy new photo spread.

And, of course, since he’s an Irwin, it was only fitting that he posed with live animals in some of the photos – and according to the magazine, most of them were venomous.

In one picture, Robert left little to the imagination as he wore a pair of white underwear, giving a smouldering look to the camera as a large snake was wrapped around his neck.

He also draped the snake around himself as he sat down in a chair in a pair of black Bonds underwear, showing off his washboard abs. 

In another snap, he cuddled with a large lizard, but this time, Robert was more covered up in a casual white tank top and dark teal undies.

The photos have since gone viral, with fans from all around the world swooning at the all grown-up Robert.

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Robert Irwin to compete on Dancing With The Stars US

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