Overview

• Irwin and pro partner Witney Carson tied for first on the Sept. 16 Dancing with the Stars premiere alongside Whitney Leavitt and Mark Ballas.
• In a Travel + Leisure interview, he said Australia is where he feels Steve Irwin’s energy and passion most strongly.
• He told People he views the show as a way to broaden public engagement with wildlife conservation and climate concerns.
• Beyond the ballroom, he works at Australia Zoo with Terri Irwin, Bindi Irwin and Chandler Powell on animal rehabilitation and outreach.
• Recent coverage notes his viral Bonds 'Made for Down Under' campaign, reports on DWTS contestant pay ranges, third‑party net‑worth estimates around $5 million flagged as unsubstantiated, and Terri Irwin’s past account of post‑2006 debt and limited life‑insurance.