Robert Irwin's Dancing Star Moment: Sorry Not Sorry for the Flash Dance!
ROBERT IRWIN TEARS IT UP ON DANCING WITH THE STARS: WILDLIFE WARRIOR'S SIZZLING PERFORMANCE LEAVES JUDGES AND FANS BREATHLESS
In a move that's got everyone talking, Robert Irwin took to the dance floor on Dancing With The Stars and left no stone unturned in his quest for perfection. The 21-year-old Wildlife Warrior pulled out all the stops during Tuesday's sizzling salsa routine with partner Witney Carson, complete with a shirt-ripping finale that had the crowd going wild.
But what did Robert have to say about his daring display? In a post-show chat alongside Witney, the young conservationist let slip that he was feeling a little "bored" with their costumes and decided to take matters into his own hands. "We thought we'd take it easy on the costume department tonight," he quipped to a reporter from ABC. And by "easy", we mean non-existent – because when Robert Irwin gets a hold of something, you can bet your bottom dollar it's going to be explosive.
Of course, no one was more thrilled about Robert's bold move than his dance partner Witney Carson. The 31-year-old pro dancer has been praising her partner all season long, but even she couldn't help but crack up at the sight of Robert's six-pack abs making a cameo appearance on national TV. "I said to Witney, 'I want to bring out cool Robert'," he gushed, before launching into a cheeky apology for his family's sake – as if anyone was actually sorry about that sizzling routine!
As it turns out, Robert's loved ones were more than happy to be in the front row, cheering him on from start to finish. His mum Terri Irwin, 61, and sister Bindi, 27, were spotted beaming with pride as they watched their boy bring his A-game to the dance floor.
But not everyone was impressed – least of all judge Derek Hough, who took a rather... let's say, "constructive" criticism at Robert's performance. "You're strong, assertive, a great performer – but I wasn't fooled by those abs," he said, prompting boos from the audience and an awkward silence in the studio.
Luckily for Robert, his fans were more than happy to stick up for him on social media. "What is he sorry for again??" joked one fan, while another gushed, "Robert don't apologise!" The comments section was flooded with supportive messages from fans who couldn't get enough of Robert's sizzling performance – and let's be real, who can blame them?
The judges, however, had some harsh words to say about the routine. While Carrie Ann Inaba praised Robert for being "all grown up" and a "great performer", Bruno Tonioli took a more measured approach, likening him to fellow Aussie heartthrob Chris Hemsworth – albeit with a few caveats.
So what's next for Robert Irwin and Witney Carson? Well, they slipped into third place in the competition after receiving an overall score of 22. But don't worry, folks – we're sure they'll be back at it again next week, shaking their hips and turning up the heat on Dancing With The Stars.
In related news, fans are still buzzing about Robert's steamy performance on social media – with many calling for a full-on "shirtless" dance routine next week. And let's just say we wouldn't put it past Robert Irwin to deliver exactly that...