Robert Irwin is one of the breakout stars of Season 34 of Dancing with the Stars. The wildlife personality won fans over with his high-energy “Born to Be Wild” debut alongside his partner, Witney Carson.
He’s held a strong position in the competition ever since. Each week, viewers cheer his confidence, wholesomeness, and clear joy. He’s still competing, and the finale is next week.
Reportedly, his growing fame raised questions behind the scenes. The people closest to him are watching his rise with both pride and concern.
An insider claims Robert Irwin is “completely under the Hollywood spell”
According to sources via Radar Online, Robert’s enjoying every second in Los Angeles. One insider said Robert has “zero plans to dance his happy feet back to Australia anytime soon.”
That shift has made his family uneasy. His sister, Bindi Irwin, who won the mirrorball in 2015, recently moved to L.A. to support him. A source claimed, “She went under the guise of helping out with some publicity for him, but the truth is she wants to help reel him back in. She’s very worried.”
Another said, “He’s completely under the Hollywood spell right now, and it’s no wonder because he’s getting spoiled rotten.”
A source explained, “He’s getting clothes and watches, he’s being chauffeured around like a movie star, and all he has to do is say he wants something, and a team of people jump to get it for him. It can be very intoxicating.”
His mother, Terri Irwin, is feeling pressure too. Insiders said she leans on Robert to help keep the Australia Zoo running. The zoo has experienced financial strain since COVID-19. Robert’s father, legendary wildlife expert Steve Irwin, tragically passed in 2006. One source added, “Terri needs Robert. That he’s started talking about setting up his life in L.A. permanently, even after the show wraps, is her worst nightmare.”
TV executives also hope to sign the family for a new reality series. One source said, “If the show allows Robert to stay in L.A., it’s something he will want to do – but his mom and sister do not want to see him staying in America … it’s a delicate situation. It’s causing real stress for them.”
Dancing with the Stars airs on ABC and Disney+ tomorrow at 8/7c.
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