Overview

• Irwin and pro partner Witney Carson scored 15/20 in the premiere and 22/30 in Week 2, tying for the night’s top mark and positioning them near the leaderboard’s summit.
• Bindi Irwin visited the studio this week, which Robert shared on Instagram with a “Bring your sister to work day!” caption, continuing visible family support seen at tapings.
• A new video shows Carson checking Irwin’s messages after he told E! News he is single, with the dancer joking about a screening process and later riffing that he could even be Bachelor material.
• Multiple outlets report a base DWTS salary of $125,000 for the first two weeks with totals potentially reaching roughly $295,000–$400,000 depending on longevity, figures not officially confirmed.
• Irwin explained he often sings during routines to feel the music and channel energy, crediting Carson’s coaching for helping focus his enthusiasm.