Overview

• Before his Sept. 23 performance, Robert Irwin said on air that he feels closer to his late father every year and hears daily how Steve Irwin inspired people.
• Robert and partner Witney Carson danced a tango to “Move Your Feet,” drawing praise from judges for his presence without revealing competitive outcomes.
• In a recent Travel + Leisure interview, he said living in Australia makes him feel his father’s energy more than anywhere else, a sentiment echoed in multiple outlets.
• He continues day-to-day conservation work at Australia Zoo with his family and says the show gives him a larger platform to talk about wildlife threats and climate change.
• Separate coverage revisited Terri Irwin’s past comments about financial strain after 2006 and cited unverified estimates of the family’s net worth, which remain secondary to their conservation focus.