We Need To Urgently Debrief About Robert Irwin’s Shirtless Cha-Cha
The entire internet stopped for a minute this week to process one thing. Robert Irwin, the endlessly wholesome wildlife warrior we have watched grow up, just delivered a performance on Dancing With The Stars that nobody saw coming. In a few minutes of television, the 21-year-old effectively shed his khakis and his “little brother” image for good.
The internet reacts to Robert Irwin’s shirtless salsa on DWTS: “HOLY S**T” https://t.co/rrML3zv3xS pic.twitter.com/pm8jbqzyWp
— GAY TIMES (@gaytimes) October 1, 2025
He’s a long way from Australia Zoo…
For Latin week on the hit show, Irwin and his professional partner Jemma Armstrong took to the floor to perform a cha-cha. The chosen song was Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello’s Señorita. Mid-performance, Irwin’s shirt came off, revealing a chiselled physique.
He followed it up with sharp, confident moves that impressed both the judges and the entire viewing audience. This was not the kid we remember feeding crocodiles.
Thank you, Robert Irwin for giving the gays a fun night on #DWTS pic.twitter.com/7IWWfDirk0
— Francis Stevenson (@Francis05949817) October 1, 2025
The internet collectively lost its mind.
Almost immediately, social media platforms were flooded with reactions. The response was swift, appreciative, and, let’s be honest, extremely thirsty. Clips of the dance went viral as people noted that Steve Irwin’s son was now a fully-grown man.
The consensus online was a mix of pleasant surprise and outright admiration for his confidence on the dance floor. It was one of those moments that generates conversation for days.
This isn’t his first time making headlines.
Perhaps we should have seen this coming. This new chapter for Robert follows other high-profile appearances that have shown a more mature side of the young conservationist. After a popular stint hosting I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here! and a memorable campaign for Bonds that also caught everyone’s attention, he has been stepping further into the spotlight.
Robert Irwin is about to break the internet again with this moment. 😂#DWTS #DWTS34 pic.twitter.com/vfDZXldnWk
— Drew Smith (@DrewDisneyDude) October 1, 2025
Are we seeing a pattern here? His run on Dancing With The Stars indeed confirms he is comfortable taking on new challenges. Whatever he decides to do next, it’s clear we’ll all be watching.
