Our own Wildlife Warrior Robert Irwin competed in the finale of Dancing With The Stars US, and won! Now, everyone down in Australia is keen to watch the episode.
Given Robert’s impeccable talent as not only a wildlife conservationist, but also a television host on I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! Australia, The Weekly knew the 21-year-old was going to achieve great things on DWTS.
The young charming and passionate Irwin is turning out to be so much like his late dad, Steve Irwin.
Robert moved the audience to tears when he performed a foxtrot to Leona Lewis’ Footprints in the Sand in dedication of his father.
“Tonight was healing. This dance was emotional, beautiful and so deeply meaningful,” Robert wrote on Instagram at the time. “I carry Dad’s legacy with me in everything I do, and it was a privilege to dedicate our foxtrot to him.”
The dance was inspired by his sister Bindi’s performance in 2015 to the same song, also dedicated to their father.
So, Robert’s followed in his sister’s footsteps once on DWTS US, and he did it again by winning the mirror ball trophy! Ten years ago, Bindi, who was just 17 years old at the time, won her season of DWTS!
“TWO MIRRORBALLS NOW CALL AUSTRALIA ZOO HOME!!!!” Bindi wrote following her brother’s win. “Congratulations and all the love in the world to @robertirwinphotography and @witneycarson. What. A. Night.”
What time was the Dancing With The Stars US finale in Australia?
The DWTS US 2025 finale is set to begin at 12pm AEDT and will run for roughly three hours.
Where to watch the Dancing With The Stars US finale in Australia:
Unfortunately for Robert’s Australian supporters, we cannot watch the US version on local platforms or streaming services. The US version streams exclusively on Disney+ in America, and therefore cannot be watched in Australia unless you have a VPN.
However, the performances and behind-the-scenes moments are shared to social media, particularly the official DWTS US Instagram account.
Who was Robert Irwin competing against on Dancing With The Stars US?
The finalists that competed included podcast host and influencer Alix Earle with her partner Val Chmerkovskiy, The Parent Trap actress Elaine Hendrix with partner Alan Bersten, reality star and brother of Zac Efron, Dylan Efron with partner Danielle Karagach, and lastly, gymnast Jordan Chiles with Ezra Sosa.
What are the Dancing With The Stars US finale scores?
In the DWTS US finale, there were three rounds: judges choice, instant dance, and freestyle routine. Below, are all the scores (which are out of 30) for each contestant and round.
Round One: Judges Choice
Alix Earle: 30
Dylan Efron: 28
Elaine Hendrix: 30
Robert Irwin: 29
Jordan Chiles: 29
Round Two: Instant Dance
Alix Earle: 30
Dylan Efron: 30
Elaine Hendrix: 27
Robert Irwin: 30
Jordan Chiles: 30
Round Three: Freestyle Routine
Alix Earle: 30
Dylan Efron: 30
Elaine Hendrix: 30
Robert Irwin: 30
Jordan Chiles: 30
Final Scores:
Alix Earle: 90
Dylan Efron: 88
Elaine Hendrix: 87
Robert Irwin: 89
Jordan Chiles: 89
