Overview

• Season 34 of Dancing with the Stars premieres Tuesday, Sept. 16 at 8 p.m. ET on ABC and Disney+, with next-day streaming on Hulu.
• Irwin tells People he is terrified of dancing and even finds the show scarier than wrangling crocodiles.
• His mother Terri and sister Bindi plan to be in Los Angeles throughout taping to support his training and performances.
• He says the viral Bonds underwear campaign’s attention was “a little strange,” yet it broadened his audience for conservation outreach.
• People’s new cover story pairs Irwin with an adoptable kitten through L.A.’s Kitten Rescue, reflecting his push to link media moments with animal advocacy.