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Daily Mail
26-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Robert Irwin spotted enjoying netball in Queensland as his role on US Dancing With The Stars is confirmed
Robert Irwin was all smiles on Saturday, when he was spotted enjoying some netball in Queensland. The wildlife warrior, 21, was fresh off a whirlwind trip to America, following confirmation that he will star in the upcoming season of US Dancing With The Stars. Robert showed no signs of jet lag, looking fresh faced as he stepped out to UniSC Arena on the Sunshine Coast to watch Sunshine Coast Lightning take on the Queensland Firebirds in round three of the Super Netball League. The I'm A me Out Of Here host donned his trademark Australia Zoo khakis for the occasion. He wasn't afraid to flaunt his toned legs in a pair of form-fitting shots that finished just above the knee. Robert finished his courtside look with a pair of black work boots. The affable presenter accessorised with a purple and yellow Sunshine Coast Lightning scarf. It appeared that Robert's support had done wonders for the team who came home winners against the Firebirds, 64-50. It was definitely the result Robert was looking for, too, as he was seen striding across the court, hands held triumphantly aloft. As he took centre court, Robert also beamed as he flashed a two-handed wave to what looked to be a packed house. While he may've been barracking for the Lightning, Robert also found time to share some love with the opposition. He was spotted sharing a joke with Firebirds player Macy Gardner, after the clash, as an official watched on. Robert's courtside appearance comes after it was revealed he will follow in sister Bindi's footsteps and compete on US Dancing With The Stars. The Aussie TV star was officially confirmed by Variety this week, to be the first celebrity contestant revealed for the upcoming season. Robert looked fresh-faced as he stepped out to UniSC Arena on the Sunshine Coast to watch Sunshine Coast Lightning take on the Queensland Firebirds in round three of the Super Netball League The affable presenter accessorised with a purple and yellow Sunshine Coast Lightning scarf. It appeared that Robert's support had done wonders for the team who came home winners against the Firebirds, 64-50 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 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. Following the announcement, 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.' It's certainly shaping up to be quite the red letter year for Robert, whose upcoming stint on US TV comes off the back of an internet-breaking performance. It was definitely the result Robert was looking for, too, as he was seen striding across the court, hands held triumphantly aloft Robert's courtside appearance comes after it was revealed he will follow in sister Bindi's footsteps and compete on US Dancing With The Stars, and after his recent internet-breaking Bonds ad campaign Earlier this month, fans of the Irwin family were left swooning after Robert debuted a sexy new photo spread promoting Aussie underwear brand Bonds Stateside 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. 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.
Herald Sun
23-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Herald Sun
Robert Irwin's surprise next step announced
Don't miss out on the headlines from TV. Followed categories will be added to My News. From the jungle to the dance floor! Robert Irwin has announced he is joining the new season of US Dancing With The Stars – and he did so in spectacular fashion. The 21-year-old shared the news with fans at the Hulu Get Real event in LA on Tuesday, arriving at the gathering shirtless while holding a snake around his neck as a rendition of The Troggs' hit song Wild Thing played in the background. 'All I can say is crikey!' Robert, told the crowd, before directly addressing DWTS judge Derek Hough. 'Also Derek, you wore your khakis. I love it, man.' 'Mate, I cannot tell you what an honour, what a privilege it is to be joining this season. I am over the moon. Let's do this.' Robert Irwin is set to take part in the upcoming season of US Dancing With the Stars. The Aussie announced the news shirtless with a snake around his neck. It seems joining the series has always been a dream for the I'm A Celebrity … Get Me Out Of Here! host. It would also mean following in the footsteps of his sister Bindi Irwin, who appeared and won US DWTS in 2015 aged just 17. 'I can wrangle crocs, but can I Paso Doble? It'd be really fun,' Robert told Yahoo Lifestyle last year when if he'd ever appear on the dancing show. Robert's sister Bindi Irwin won DWTS in 2015 with dance partner Derek Hough. Picture:Robert said in a previous interview he wishes to be paired with pro-dancer Rylee Arnold. 'I'd want to do Dancing With The Stars with [professional dancer] Rylee [Arnold] because she's awesome. That's been the big discussion,' he added. 'Let's manifest doing Dancing With The Stars!' Rylee was just as keen when she heard she was Robert's pick. 'Robert Irwin, imagine,' she gushed to Entertainment Tonight at the time. 'His sister Bindi was on the show and I remember watching his sister on the show when I was eight years old, and I was like, 'Robert's like my age.' I was like, 'Please he has to be on the show at least one day for me.'' Robert's shirtless announcement comes weeks after he almost broke the internet when he stripped down to his undies in an ad for Aussie underwear brand Bonds. Last month, the wildlife warrior was revealed as one of the new faces of Bonds for a new campaign to push the Aussie brand further into the US market. Irwin's shoot sees him wrapped in snakes and sporting a spider on his chest, wearing nothing but his Bonds undies. Fans are dubbing the ads 'iconic' and 'hot,' although one remarked of perving on Irwin: 'I feel dirty.' Originally published as Robert Irwin's surprise next step announced with shirtless appearance
News.com.au
23-04-2025
- Entertainment
- News.com.au
Robert Irwin's surprise next step announced with shirtless appearance
From the jungle to the dance floor! Robert Irwin has announced he is joining the new season of US Dancing With The Stars – and he did so in spectacular fashion. The 21-year-old shared the news with fans at the Hulu Get Real event in LA on Tuesday, arriving at the gathering shirtless while holding a snake around his neck as a rendition of The Troggs' hit song Wild Thing played in the background. 'All I can say is crikey!' Robert, told the crowd, before directly addressing DWTS judge Derek Hough. 'Also Derek, you wore your khakis. I love it, man.' 'Mate, I cannot tell you what an honour, what a privilege it is to be joining this season. I am over the moon. Let's do this.' It seems joining the series has always been a dream for the I'm A Celebrity … Get Me Out Of Here! host. It would also mean following in the footsteps of his sister Bindi Irwin, who appeared and won US DWTS in 2015 aged just 17. 'I can wrangle crocs, but can I Paso Doble? It'd be really fun,' Robert told Yahoo Lifestyle last year when if he'd ever appear on the dancing show. 'I'd want to do Dancing With The Stars with [professional dancer] Rylee [Arnold] because she's awesome. That's been the big discussion,' he added. 'Let's manifest doing Dancing With The Stars!' Rylee was just as keen when she heard she was Robert's pick. 'Robert Irwin, imagine,' she gushed to Entertainment Tonight at the time. 'His sister Bindi was on the show and I remember watching his sister on the show when I was eight years old, and I was like, 'Robert's like my age.' I was like, 'Please he has to be on the show at least one day for me.'' Robert's shirtless announcement comes weeks after he almost broke the internet when he stripped down to his undies in an ad for Aussie underwear brand Bonds. Last month, the wildlife warrior was revealed as one of the new faces of Bonds for a new campaign to push the Aussie brand further into the US market. Irwin's shoot sees him wrapped in snakes and sporting a spider on his chest, wearing nothing but his Bonds undies. Fans are dubbing the ads 'iconic' and 'hot,' although one remarked of perving on Irwin: 'I feel dirty.'
