Overview

• On the Sept. 23 episode, Irwin and partner Witney Carson performed a tango to “Move Your Feet,” scoring 22/30 as judges lauded his “leading man” presence and charisma.
• Irwin told viewers he feels “closer” to Steve Irwin every year and said backstage he wishes his dad were here to watch, adding he believes his father would be “stoked.”
• He said competing on the show helps him reach new audiences for wildlife protection, citing both nature’s beauty and the harms of climate change he witnesses in his work.
• In a new profile he shared lesser‑known skills, saying he plays guitar, can sing in a Johnny Cash register, and loves cooking for friends with fresh, often home‑grown produce.
• Coverage also revisited the family’s stewardship since 2006, noting Terri Irwin’s remark that Steve’s life insurance was about $200,000, as Robert’s Bonds campaign expands his U.S. visibility.