Robert Irwin followed in his sister Bindi Irwin’s “Dancing With the Stars” footsteps, winning the dance competition 10 years after she was crowned the season 21 “DWTS” champ. Robert shared how meaningful it was to win, explaining that the experience “changed my life.”
Robert Irwin Wins ‘DWTS’ Season 34
On November 25, 2025, Robert and his pro partner Witney Carson took home the Mirrorball trophy during the “Dancing With the Stars” season 34 finale.
Bindi won the competition in 2015 with her partner Derek Hough.
For Robert, the experience was life-changing. In a post-show interview with People, he explained how much the competition meant to him.
He touched on how Bindi winning “DWTS” helped spread the message of the Irwin family’s work with the Australia Zoo and the Wildlife Warriors charity.
“It’s about making the world a better place. And when I watched her lift that Mirrorball, I saw her lifting that message,” he explained.
“To follow in those footsteps and to do the same has meant everything to me,” Robert shared. “But personally, I feel this has absolutely changed my life.”
Of his partner, Robert said, “I’m just so grateful that I was here on this journey with Witney. You’ve got me forever … Witney pours her heart and soul into this, and I’m just so happy that we are here.”
Witney added that she “can’t think of anyone more deserving” than Robert to win “DWTS.”
She added, “I feel like I’ve been so proud of you week to week, and just to see you shine has been one of my biggest highlights in my life, and I just am so, so proud of you.”
Following the finale, Robert took to Instagram to share highlights of his “DWTS” winning moment, including sharing a hug with Bindi and posing with his sister and mom, Terri. “Dreams do come true,” he wrote in the caption.
Bindi & Terri Irwin Congratulate Robert on His Big Win
Following the “Dancing With the Stars” finale, Bindi posted a message to her brother, writing, “I love you so much, @robertirwinphotography. Words can’t describe how proud I am of you. You EARNED this.”
She shared in a video of their post-show hug, “10 years ago, I won ‘Dancing With the Stars.’ Tonight, my little brother takes HIS mirrorball home.”
His mom also took to Instagram to share a sweet message. “Congratulations Robert! Your passion, dedication, hard work, and kind heart got you to this point,” Terri wrote. “A night you will remember forever.”
She continued, “Thank you to everyone who supported Robert through this journey, and made us realise that even a zookeeper can learn to dance.”
“Witney — you are now part of our family. God bless. I am so very proud of you, Robert. I know your dad is too. Wow!” Terri added.
Bindi commented, “Your support means the WHOLE WORLD to me and Robert. We love you with all our hearts.”
