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Robert Irwin Confirmed as First Contestant for ‘Dancing with the Stars’ Season 34

ABC renews its hit competition show for a 34th season, with the wildlife conservationist and son of Steve Irwin set to join the ballroom this fall.

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Overview

  • Robert Irwin, 21, follows in the footsteps of his sister Bindi Irwin, who won Season 21 of 'Dancing with the Stars' in 2015.
  • The announcement was made at the Disney Entertainment Television 'Get Real' event on April 22, alongside confirmation of the show’s renewal for Season 34.
  • Season 34 will air on ABC and Disney+ this fall, with next-day streaming available on Hulu; the full cast and premiere date are yet to be announced.
  • Season 33 achieved record-breaking viewership and voting milestones, drawing 7.95 million viewers for its finale and receiving over 32 million votes.
  • Irwin expressed excitement about fulfilling a childhood dream, referencing his admiration for his sister’s journey on the show a decade ago.