Overview

• Robert Irwin and pro partner Witney Carson scored 22/30 for a tango to Junior Senior’s Move Your Feet on Sept. 23, drawing praise for “leading man” presence and “off the charts” charisma from the judges.
• He remains an early frontrunner after tying for first on the premiere and staying at the top of the leaderboard through two weeks, according to show-night tallies.
• On-air and backstage, Irwin said he feels closer to his late father every year and told People he wishes Steve could watch, adding his dad would be “stoked” about the DWTS run.
• The Irwin family is in Los Angeles to support him, with sister and former mirrorball champion Bindi urging him to savor every moment as Carson guides his week-to-week approach.
• Beyond the ballroom, Irwin’s viral Bonds campaign and a People cover highlighting his guitar playing and love of cooking are expanding his public profile as he aims to reach more people with conservation messages.