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Daily Mail
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Robert Irwin admits his Instagram DMs exploded after he stripped off for Bonds campaign: 'I'm in a scary place'
He's the wildlife warrior who set hearts racing earlier this year when he stripped down to his Bonds in a racy underwear campaign that went viral across the country. But Robert Irwin has now revealed the unexpected - and overwhelming - side effect of his new status as an Aussie heartthrob. Speaking to Us Weekly ahead of the Steve Irwin Gala in Los Angeles, the 21-year-old conservationist admitted the fallout from the sultry shoot has been a lot to handle. 'I'm in a scary place right now,' he confessed. 'I've been kinda sorta avoiding the direct message section for a little bit.' It comes after the internet went into meltdown over images of Robert posing shirtless in Bonds underwear - flaunting his ripped torso while cuddling up to native animals including a koala and snake. The thirst was real – and so was the flood of cheeky DMs. But Robert insists the shoot was never about vanity, and everything he does comes back to one thing: his passion for conservation. 'I really thought in modelling Bonds underwear or doing Dancing With the Stars, that sort of thing, I could bring in a whole new audience to listen to my conservation message,' he explained. And he's sticking to that plan - just weeks ago, he announced he'd joined the cast of the US version of Dancing With The Stars, once again showing off his buff bod while cradling a snake for the promo. 'That's how I feel comfortable. That's who I am,' he said. 'It's all about this mission and I've got a real sense of purpose and passion. I got to achieve that.' 'I definitely feel like I'm really lucky that now I've got a whole new audience that I can reach and hopefully just put out a bit of positivity and hopefully say, "Life's for living at 100."' It comes after Robert denied the photos from the Bonds campaign have been digitally altered. Robert quickly put paid to the suggestion of digital chicanery, revealing that everything that appeared in the images was 100 per cent real. 'Mate, everything is 100 per cent real,' Robert confirmed during an interview with Karl Stefanovic on Today. 'Everything you see was all there. The spider - that was right there, the beautiful big black headed python that was all there.' Robert continued: 'My abs - none of that was airbrushed. That was a lot of work - a lot of work and very little carbohydrates.' Karl then asked Robert to clarify claims, published by New idea, that mum Terri had a problem with the Bonds shoot as it did not align with the Irwin family-friendly brand. 'Mum was fully on board,' Robert revealed. '[She] used to do bodybuilding so she was actually giving me tips. 'Bindi took a bit of convincing. It was a bit uncomfortable. 'I'm still not 100 per cent comfortable with some of it anyway, but you know what? We did it and you just got to own it and give it your all,' he said. With Robert's steamy shoot setting hearts aflutter across the globe, Karl asked the I'm A Celebrity host how he is dealing with all the attention.
Herald Sun
6 days ago
- Health
- Herald Sun
Bindi Irwin shares sad update on 'crippling' endometriosis journey
Don't miss out on the headlines from Lifestyle. Followed categories will be added to My News. Bindi Irwin has been vocal about the reality of living with endometriosis since receiving her diagnosis two years ago. The wildlife warrior has now shared a painful update with her fans. One in nine girls, women and people assigned female at birth live with endometriosis, many of whom have to miss work, school, events and commitments due to flare-ups and complications. Bindi Irwin has been open about her battle with the often debilitating condition, and has shared a health update after she had to miss the annual Steve Irwin Gala, instead spending the night in the hospital. The 26-year-old went public with her diagnosis in early 2023, and has given followers updates on her personal struggles online since, as a way to help others feel less alone. She even received the EndoFound Blossom Award in 2024 for her work. The wildlife warrior posted a series of photos to Instagram, including one from a hospital bed. Irwin wrote she is 'healing' after previously revealing she had her appendix removed, 'along with 14 lesions (after having 37 endometriosis lesions and a cyst removed two years ago)'. Surgeons also repaired a hernia she 'acquired through childbirth four years ago'. 'The reason I share my health journey is because more girls and women desperately need answers to their undiagnosed pain.' Image: @bindisueirwin on Instagram Ever dedicated to raising awareness of life with endo, she thanked her followers for their support before writing, 'The reason I share my health journey is because more girls and women desperately need answers to their undiagnosed pain.' 'This disease is crippling and can make you feel incredibly isolated. We need to raise awareness and change the narrative for women's health. I see you, your pain is real, and you deserve answers and genuine health care', she wrote, before linking to The Endometriosis Foundation of America (EndoFound). Irwin's family shared their support for the 26-year-old, with mum, Terri, commenting 'Thank you for sharing your journey.', while her husband of five years, Chandler Powell, wrote 'Thank you for always helping others.' Steve Irwin's eldest child has 'battled with endometriosis for more than 12 years', and dealt with 'insurmountable fatigue, pain & nausea', while being told these symptoms were 'simply something you deal with as a woman'. She also posted a video earlier this month, addressing her followers while still tired in her hospital bed just an hour after surgery, to share details of her health journey and thank her supporters. Originally published as Bindi Irwin shares sad update on 'crippling' endometriosis journey
Yahoo
6 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Bindi Irwin Shares Update on Her ‘Crippling' Endometriosis Journey 2 Weeks After Emergency Surgery
Bindi Irwin said she's 'healing' after undergoing emergency surgery earlier this month to remove her appendix and 14 new endometriosis lesions The 26-year-old said endometriosis is 'crippling' and she'll continue to raise awareness for women who deal with constant pain from it She previously shared that she had been diagnosed with endometriosis in March 2023 after more than 10 years of debilitating symptomsBindi Irwin is sharing an update on her health two weeks after undergoing an emergency surgery. On May 25, the 26-year-old posted a series of photos on Instagram and revealed that she's now 'healing' after suffering from a ruptured appendix and more than a dozen endometriosis lesions. Due to her hospitalization, she was forced to miss the annual Steve Irwin Gala on May 10 in honor of her late father, Steve Irwin. 'Healing,' she wrote in the caption. 'Thank you for your incredible words of support and kindness. The reason I share my health journey is because more girls and women desperately need answers to their undiagnosed pain.' 'I've battled with endometriosis for more than 12 years. This disease is crippling and can make you feel incredibly isolated,' she said. 'We need to raise awareness and change the narrative for women's health. I see you, your pain is real, and you deserve answers and genuine health care.' In the comments section, her mother Terri said, 'Thank you for sharing your journey. ❤️' Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. On May 12, Irwin first shared an Instagram video from her hospital bed and revealed that she had just gotten out of surgery. "I had my appendix removed. I also had 14 new endometriosis lesions that had to be removed, and they kindly stitched up my hernia as well," she said, adding that she's "forever grateful" to her doctors. "I just wanted you to know that I am on the road to recovery, one step at a time. I am so lucky to have so much love in my life from my beautiful family," she continued. "Sending love and light your way and we'll get through this.' Irwin, visibly tired in the clip, then elaborated more on her condition in the caption. "I am so thankful that I got the help I needed with Dr. Seckin and Dr. Chu at Lenox Hill Hospital. After many months of a grumbly appendix, I finally had to seek help the day of our Steve Irwin Gala. After consulting with Dr. Seckin, we agreed that if I flew to New York, he could also check for endometriosis again," she wrote. "Surgery was a success. My appendix was removed, along with another 14 lesions (after having 37 endometriosis lesions and a cyst removed two years ago). I also had a repair to a large hernia I acquired through childbirth four years ago," Irwin added. Noting that she is "on the road to recovery," she said she appreciated all "the kind messages I've received, and the support for our Gala in Las Vegas." Irwin first revealed her endometriosis diagnosis on Instagram in March 2023, before opening up in more detail about her health journey in a PEOPLE cover story in August that year. The following May, she became the first international figure to receive the 2024 EndoFound Blossom Award at EndoFound's 12th Annual Blossom Ball in New York City. Read the original article on People
Yahoo
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Robert Irwin Reveals Whether or Not a Snake Will Appear Alongside Him on 'DWTS' (Exclusive)
While Dancing with the Stars' 34th season is still a handful of months away, we already know the first confirmed celeb: . And the 21-year-old made a huge splash when he was revealed as a contestant on the ABC reality series, showcasing a very different type of partner with a reptile around his neck. So, when Parade was able to speak with the conservationist at the Steve Irwin Gala on May 10, given what had happened, as well as his family's unique connection with animals, we had one big question: Will he appear on DWTS with a snake? 🎬 SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox 🎬 "I think a snake has to make it in there at some point, surely," Irwin answered. "It's so funny," the son of Steve Irwin continued, laughing. "I feel like everything I do now, it's like, 'Can you do it with a snake? And can you do it shirtless?' So I think it's gonna happen." Related: Indeed, when Irwin was announced as the first official cast member of the new season at the "Hulu Get REAL" event, he showed up sans shirt, rocking a snake as his only piece of wardrobe. As he entered, he hugged everyone up on stage, including former pros DerekHough and Julianne Hough. Alfonso Ribeiro, however, abstained. "You will never see me hug a man with a snake," he quipped to the audience. His co-host Julianne was more open to the idea, however, with Irwin even putting Priscilla the boa around her neck at one point. Taking place at the Bellagio Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas on May 10, the Steve Irwin Gala celebrates the life and legacy of the legendary 'Crocodile Hunter.' Funds raised from the evening support Wildlife Warriors' global conservation projects, which range from rhino and elephant protection to tiger conservation in Sumatra to leading the world's largest saltwater crocodile research program. The excitement to have Irwin on DWTS is at an all-time high. After his sister Bindi Irwin, who was forced to miss the gala on Saturday due to an emergency appendectomy, won DWTS Season 21 a decade ago, people have been clamoring for Robert to make his dancing debut. And now it seems it won't just be him doing so, but a collection of creatures, as he'll be doing his best imitation of Britney Spears' iconic "I'm a Slave 4 U" performance on the dance floor.
26-05-2025
- Health
Bindi Irwin thanks fans for their support following medical emergency
Bindi Irwin is thanking fans for their support following her recent hospitalization. The 26-year-old conservationist, zookeeper and TV personality -- whose father is the late environmentalist and "Crocodile Hunter" star Steve Irwin -- underwent surgery earlier this month to remove her appendix and several endometriosis lesions. She was in Las Vegas at the time to attend the annual Steve Irwin Gala on May 10, which raises funds to support wildlife conservation efforts, and was forced to bow out at the last minute after she experienced a ruptured appendix. In an Instagram video post on May 12, Irwin revealed she had flown to New York City to be treated by doctors at Lenox Hill Hospital, where her doctor, Dr. Tamer Seckin, a gynecologic surgeon, was also able to "check for endometriosis again." According to Irwin, her surgery was "a success." "My appendix was removed, along with another 14 lesions (after having 37 endometriosis lesions and a cyst removed two years ago)," she wrote in the caption at the time. "I also had a repair to a large hernia I acquired through childbirth four years ago. Thankfully, I am on the road to recovery." In a follow-up post on Sunday, Irwin thanked her followers for supporting her throughout the ordeal and opened up about the reason for her medical transparency. "Healing," she wrote alongside an carousel of images, including one of her posing in the rain with an umbrella. "Thank you for your incredible words of support and kindness." "The reason I share my health journey is because more girls and women desperately need answers to their undiagnosed pain," she continued. "I've battled with endometriosis for more than 12 years. This disease is crippling and can make you feel incredibly isolated." She added, "We need to raise awareness and change the narrative for women's health. I see you, your pain is real, and you deserve answers and genuine health care." Irwin has opened up previously about her health challenges. In 2023 she revealed that she had received a diagnosis of endometriosis, a condition the World Health Organization defines as "a disease in which tissue similar to the lining of the uterus grows outside the uterus," which can cause pelvic pain and/or infertility, and depression and/or anxiety, among other life-impacting symptoms. Irwin later underwent "extensive" surgery for the condition, during which she said doctors "found 37 lesions, some very deep and difficult to remove, and a chocolate cyst." "[Seckin's] first words to me when I was in recovery were, 'How did you live with this much pain?'" she recalled in a March 2023 Instagram post. "Validation for years of pain is indescribable." "I'm aware of millions of women struggling with a similar story," she added at the time. "There's stigma around this awful disease. I'm sharing my story for anyone who reads this & is quietly dealing with pain & no answers. Let this be your validation that your pain is real & you deserve help. Keep searching for answers." ABC News spoke to Seckin previously about the difficulty of diagnosing endometriosis. "It doesn't show up in any imaging, and there's no blood test. Only by laparoscopy ... by looking inside directly with a camera, we can diagnose endometriosis," Seckin said at the time. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, research suggests more than 11% of women between the ages of 15 and 44 may have endometriosis. The condition tends to be particularly common among women in their 30s and 40s and can make it difficult to get pregnant. In her March 2023 Instagram post, Irwin, who has a 4-year-old daughter named Grace, addressed those who had been speculating about whether she planned to have more children. "Please be gentle & pause before asking me (or any woman) when we'll be having more children," she wrote at the time. "After all that my body has gone through, I feel tremendously grateful that we have our gorgeous daughter. She feels like our family's miracle."
