Overview

• Robert Irwin accidentally left the Jetty Pavilion in Coffs Harbour without paying for his takeaway salad after being distracted by fans during his east coast road trip.
• He realized the error the following morning, called the café to offer remote payment, and posted an apology video on Instagram tagging the restaurant.
• Jetty Pavilion declined his offer to pay, asked only for a positive review, and publicly thanked Irwin for the visit and shout-out.
• Irwin urged his 7.6 million Instagram followers to support the café and promised to return to personally reimburse the cost of his meal.
• The episode highlights the power of social media endorsements to boost local businesses and the importance of celebrity accountability.