Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · June 23, 2025 · Entertainment

Katy Perry's Dance Floor Fumble with Robert Irwin: A Star-Studded Aussie Zoo Tour!

Katy Perry made fast friends with Robert Irwin. Both pictured

KATY PERRY'S DOWN UNDER ADVENTURE: ROBERT IRWIN DANCE-OFF AND ORLANDO BLOOM SPOTTED WITH DAUGHTER IN PERTH

In a shocking turn of events, pop sensation Katy Perry has formed an unlikely friendship with wildlife warrior Robert Irwin, son of the late Crocodile Hunter Steve Irwin. The 40-year-old singer was given a VIP tour of the Australia Zoo, where she got up close and personal with some of the country's most iconic animals, including kangaroos, koalas, and wombats.

But it wasn't just the wildlife that caught Katy's eye - she also managed to charm Robert into a romantic dance-off in the zoo's courtyard. The two shared a waltz, with Katy jokingly saying she was "practicing her moves" for Robert's rumored appearance on Dancing With The Stars.

The son of late Crocodile Hunter Steve Irwin took the American pop star on a tour around his Australia Zoo

"I heard Robert Irwin was going to be on Dancing With The Stars so I thought maybe we should do a practice run here at the Australia Zoo," Katy said, as they twirled around each other. But things took a tumble when Robert dropped Katy, leaving her sprawled on the floor - "Maybe stick to the animals!" she quipped.

Meanwhile, back in Perth, Orlando Bloom was spotted strolling through the city's CBD with their five-year-old daughter Daisy Dove. The actor, 48, carried his little girl on his shoulders as they took in the sights and sounds of the bustling metropolis. But it seems Katy was a no-show for the outing - perhaps she was too busy getting her dance fix at the zoo?

The news comes amid rumors that Katy and Orlando are facing some serious relationship issues. Insiders claim the couple has been living separate lives for over a year, with their schedules conflicting due to Katy's world tour and Orlando's movie commitments.

During the outing, Katy got up close and personal with a variety of Aussie wildlife including a kangaroo, koala and wombat

"Katy and Orlando have been disconnected for a while now," a source told The Scholarly Note.com. "They've barely been together for a decent amount of time without distractions for many months." The source also revealed that Orlando wasn't exactly thrilled about Katy's recent space flight aboard Blue Origin - but despite their differences, the couple is said to still have a deep love for each other.

"It is quite a lot more complicated than that," the insider explained. "They have been apart for their longest amount of time since they've been together. But there's still a huge amount of love between them, and there's still hope that they can ride out this rough patch."

With Katy's tour coming to an end on June 30 in Adelaide, it remains to be seen whether the couple will be able to reconnect soon. But one thing's for sure - with their love for each other still burning bright, they'll undoubtedly face whatever challenges come their way.

The 40-year-old then charmed Robert, 21, by engaging him in a little dance, with the two sharing a waltz in videos shared to social media

And if you thought that was all the drama for now, think again! Katy is also rumored to be heading to Venice, Italy for the wedding of Lauren Sanchez and Jeff Bezos - an A-list affair expected to draw fewer than 200 guests, including Kim Kardashian, Kris Jenner, and even members of the Trump family.

The Amazon boss has booked the Scuola Grande della Misericordia, one of the city's grandest buildings, as part of a multi-day celebration. But will Katy be able to put her relationship woes behind her long enough to attend? Only time will tell - but one thing's for sure: this wedding is going to be the most talked-about event of the summer!

'I heard Robert Irwin was going to be on Dancing With The Stars so I thought maybe we should do a practise run here at the Australia Zoo' Katy said

Katy then suggested a dip, but Robert dropped her, with Katy sprawled on the floor as she joked, 'Maybe stick to the animals'

It comes after news that Orlando Bloom (right) has joined Katy and their daughter Daisy Dove, five, in Australia amid rumours of trouble in their relationship