Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · June 21, 2025 · Entertainment

Robert Irwin and Shawn Mendes: A Fake Romance Sparks Internet Buzz!

Robert Irwin is certainly no stranger to breaking the internet , but it seems that the Wildlife Warrior has found himself at the centre of another online storm and it has to do with Canadian singer Shawn Mendes , 26

ROBERT IRWIN'S WILDLIFE WAR: TEEN HEIR STEALS THE SPOTLIGHT WITH MYSTERIOUS ROMANCE RUMORS!

The Irwin family is reeling from a shocking new development that's left fans and critics alike wondering if Wildlife Warrior Robert Irwin has finally found love. But before we dive into the juicy details, let's set the scene: Robert, 21, has been making waves with his dashing good looks and charming personality - but little did anyone expect him to become embroiled in a sizzling romance rumor that's got everyone talking!

It all started when Robert teamed up with Grammy-nominated singer Shawn Mendes, 26, to promote the animated film Lyle, Lyle Crocodile back in 2022. The clip showed Robert quizzing Shawn and Oscar-winner Javier Bardem on crocodile trivia - seemingly innocuous enough, right? WRONG! It turns out this harmless video was just the catalyst for a whirlwind of fake romance rumors that's left fans in a tizzy!

The pair have been bizarrely romantically linked thanks to a slew of AI -generated posts and clickbait headlines suggesting they are secretly dating

Suddenly, AI-generated memes and images began popping up across TikTok and X, showing Robert and Shawn as a couple. Yes, you read that right - folks are claiming the unlikely duo is secretly dating! The clickbait headlines write themselves: "He didn't say a word, but one quiet gesture from Shawn Mendes to Robert Irwin is breaking the internet – and fans think it means everything!" or "Shawn Mendes and Robert Irwin just shared a moment so low-key, it broke the internet!"

Insiders close to the Irwin family are baffled by the sudden concoction of fake romance rumors. "It's been a whirlwind," one source told The Scholarly Note.com. "People are congratulating Robert on social media like it's official, but he and Shawn are obviously just friends." Another insider revealed that even Shawn himself has been having fun with fans' theories - but there's clearly nothing going on romantically!

So, what's the real story behind this bizarre romance rumor? Is Robert really dating Shawn or is this just a publicity stunt gone wrong? We'll have to wait and see if these two stars confirm or deny the rumors. In the meantime, fans are having a field day speculating about their supposed romance.

The strange pairing all started when the Treat You Better hitmaker teamed up with Robert, 21, and Oscar-winner, Javier Bardem , to promote the animated film Lyle, Lyle Crocodile back in 2022

But before we jump to conclusions, let's look at Robert's past relationships. He was in a relationship with Rorie Buckley for almost two years before announcing his split in February 2024. Then there were whispers of a secret girlfriend - fellow Australia Zoo worker Charlotte Briggs - but sources now tell The Scholarly Note.com their plans to "hard launch" their relationship have "fizzled".

As for Shawn, he's been open about taking time off from music to prioritize his mental health. He famously dated Camila Cabello and has faced questions about his sexuality over the years. In a recent interview, Shawn spoke candidly about his love life: "There's this thing about my sexuality, and people have been talking about it so long... I think sexuality is such a beautifully complex thing, and it’s so hard to just put into boxes."

Meanwhile, Robert has been focusing on his Wildlife Warrior duties, making waves with his enthusiasm for reptiles. Who knows what the future holds for these two - but one thing's for sure: we'll be keeping our eyes peeled for any more juicy gossip or romance rumors!

Hopeful fans across TikTok and X have been busy concocting AI-generated memes and images showing the duo as a fake couple

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According to insiders, the Irwin family are at a loss to explain the sudden concocted fake romance

The bizarre pairing has the Irwins at a loss for words, with a source close to the family telling Daily Mail Australia: 'People are congratulating Robert on social media like it's official, but he and Shawn are just friends'