Overview
- Irwin told Entertainment Tonight that both Chippendales and Australia's Thunder From Down Under contacted him after his Week 3 shirt-ripping salsa.
- He told TMZ he is turning down Chippendales' Las Vegas offer, calling the attention flattering but not for him right now.
- For Week 5 dedication night, he and Carson plan a contemporary to Phil Collins' 'You'll Be In My Heart' honoring Terri Irwin.
- Judges have praised his charisma while flagging technical issues such as rigid arms, limited hip action and pauses in movement.
- Fans on social media have criticized recent music choices as ill-suited to the assigned styles, even as Irwin remains a perceived frontrunner with strong audience enthusiasm.