Overview
- During the Nov. 11 20th‑anniversary episode, the Prince of Wales appeared in a pre‑recorded video call to wish Robert Irwin and pro partner Witney Carson good luck.
- William joked that Irwin was "twinkle toes" and told Carson to "get him in as much glitter as you can," adding the pair had a strong chance to win.
- Irwin, who serves as a Global Ambassador for William’s Earthshot Prize, asked about the Nov. 5 Rio de Janeiro ceremony that he skipped due to his DWTS commitments.
- The duo performed an emotional foxtrot to Leona Lewis’s "Footprints in the Sand," with Bindi Irwin joining onstage and archival images of Steve Irwin projected, earning a perfect 40/40.
- Some outlets, citing unnamed insiders, reported that William personally coordinated the surprise with producers, a claim that has been reported but not independently verified.