Overview

• On Sept. 16, Irwin closed the Season 34 premiere with a jive to Born to Be Wild alongside pro partner Witney Carson.
• He earned 15/20 to tie for first on the night with Whitney Leavitt and partner Mark Ballas, drawing strong judges’ reactions.
• He wore one of Steve Irwin’s shirts before showtime and marked the performance by raising both fists in his father’s signature pose.
• In a newly published Access Hollywood interview, Irwin said his dad would be "stoked" and described using the show to carry his family’s legacy.
• Bindi Irwin attended the taping and, per Robert, told him she was proud, while judge Derek Hough publicly praised the debut.