Robert Irwin joins Dancing with the Stars season 34 as first celebrity contestant

The ballroom is about to get wilder ans fans can’t wait for it. Dancing with the Stars has officially announced its first celebrity contestant for the highly-anticipated Season 34, and it’s none other than Australian wildlife conservationistRobert Irwin.
The exciting news was confirmed on Tuesday, April 22, during an event, where it was also revealed that the beloved dance competition show has been renewed for another season. While the full cast of celebrities and pro dancers will be unveiled at a later date, Robert’s participation has already ignited major buzz online.
At just 21 years old, Robert carries the powerful legacy of his late father, Steve Irwin, the legendary “Crocodile Hunter” who passed away tragically in 2006. Since then, Robert, alongside his mother Terri Irwin and sister Bindi Irwin, has continued to work at the Australia Zoo, championing wildlife preservation. The family starred together in the Animal Planet series Crikey! It’s the Irwins, further cementing their dedication to conservation.
Robert isn’t the first Irwin to hit the DWTS stage—his sister Bindi Irwin made history in 2015 when she won Season 21 alongside professional dancer Derek Hough. Now, all eyes are on Robert to see if he can bring home another mirrorball trophy to the Irwin family.
The conservationist recently turned heads for a different reason when he went viral earlier this month for a bold campaign with Australian underwear brand Bonds, which is expanding into the U.S. In the photos, Robert posed in nothing but Bonds boxers—surrounded by snakes, spiders, and other venomous creatures.
In an interview he said, “We are all trying to continue an important legacy that my dad started. I’ve gotten to find my own individual ways of doing that, and sometimes that comes in the form of modeling Bonds!”
With his charisma, passion, and love for animals, Robert Irwin is already a fan-favorite to watch on Season 34 of Dancing with the Stars. Stay tuned for the full cast reveal—it’s bound to be a wild ride!