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Robert Irwin Plays Coy on Xochitl Gomez Romance Buzz After DWTS Relay Pairing

An evasive exchange outside rehearsal kept the chatter alive, with both stars publicly emphasizing the Mirrorball goal.

Overview

  • TMZ asked Irwin in Los Angeles if he and Gomez were dating, and he declined to give a yes-or-no answer while praising their recent routines.
  • EntertainmentNow reported that his upbeat, non-denial response encouraged fans who already ship the pair to keep the conversation going.
  • The attention followed their 20th‑anniversary Dance Relay on Dancing With the Stars, where they won a jive faceoff against Alix Earle and Joey Graziadei.
  • Coverage has highlighted comments about their onstage chemistry, and fans have flooded social media with edits and reaction threads.
  • Gomez told Entertainment Tonight she was excited to return and called Irwin the best partner, while both have stressed a focus on competition.