Robert Irwin stuns fans as he returns to the scene of dine and dash crime: 'But did he pay his debt?'
The conservationist, 21, recently shared his embarrassment over accidentally walking out of The Jetty Pavillion last weekend without paying for his salad.
Now, after the story went viral online, the Australian Zoo star has returned to the scene of the crime to pay his dues, sharing pictures of the moment to Instagram.
'Finally got that salad paid for... and paid it forward for a few more!' he wrote on his Stories as he posed with the team from the restaurant, as well as their families.
The Jetty Pavilion also shared a video of Robert settling his tab to TikTok and Instagram, revealing the media personality tipped a little extra.
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The I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! host is said to have donated an extra $200 to the business to pay it forward.
'When Robert Irwin came back to The Pav just to pay for his meal, absolute legend!' they captioned the clip on TikTok.
'Humble, kind, and all class. Thanks for showing us that true Aussie spirit, Robert!'
Owners of the venue revealed they would be donating some of the meals Robert paid for to Oz Harvest to 'help get good food to those who need it most'.
Meanwhile, the rest of the meals will be going to their customers.
'We haven't had any takers yet, but we're so excited to see who we can feed in the coming days,' they captioned a photo of owner Kyle Miller holding several receipts.
The restaurant also shared several photos of Robert posing with The Jetty Pavillion team, praising the TV star and calling him a 'humble legend'.
'From a humble surf road trip to a chance encounter and a moment that changed everything,' they began.
After the story went viral online, the Australian Zoo star has returned to the scene of the crime to pay his dues, sharing pictures of the moment to Instagram
'We're so honoured to have hosted a true conservationist doing incredible things for our country and our planet.
'What an unforgettable week… Beyond proud of our team and deeply grateful to have crossed paths with such a humble legend.
'Let's be honest this has been wild and it's been more than just a highlight. It's been life changing for the Pav and for our small, vibrant coastal community.
'Thank you, Robert. You're welcome back anytime.'
Fans flocked to the comments to praise the conservationist, with one person joking, 'But did he pay his debt?' to which The Jetty Pavillion responded: 'And some!'
'He's such a great sport!' wrote another.
A third added: 'A great good news story we didn't know we needed!'
'I did not think he would ACTUALLY go back. Incredible he's a man of his word,' commented someone else.
Robert shocked fans after failing to pay for his $26 Harvest Bowl at the popular restaurant in Coffs Harbour recently.
The conservationist shared his embarrassment over his dine and dash experience after visiting The Jetty Pavilion over the weekend.
Robert ordered a takeaway salad at the eatery after stopping in Coffs Harbour but he quickly became distracted by fans wanting selfies.
'I went in there and there was a lot of people who saw me and wanted a photo but it turned into a bit of a frenzy,' he explained in a video shared to social media.
'They got the salad done super fast and I made sure I said hi to absolutely everyone.
'Then the next morning I wake up and realise, I never paid for my salad. I just did the old dine and dash and didn't even realise. I felt terrible.'
Robert said he contacted the establishment and apologised before offering to pay the bill over the phone.
'They said, "Don't worry, just leave us a good review." Go and support the Jetty Pavilion. They are the absolute best,' he said.
'I apologise again. Today is not the day I start my life of crime, as much as the tabloids would love that, it's not happening.'
Co-owners Kyle Miller and Ben Hemsworth have reportedly experienced a 50 per cent boost in business since Robert shared his viral video recommendation.
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