Robert Irwin has emerged as the clear favorite to win the Len Goodman Mirror Ball Trophy in the “Dancing With the Stars” season 34 finale. The latest Gold Derby projections, which compile fan predictions and betting trends, give Robert a commanding 91 percent chance of taking home the title.
A win would be a milestone for the Irwin family. Robert’s sister Bindi Irwin won the Mirror Ball Trophy in 2015’s season 21 with pro dancer–turned–judge Derek Hough.
DisneyIf Robert secures the win, the siblings would make DWTS history as the first pair to take home matching Mirror Balls.
His Partnership With Witney Carson Is a Fan-Favorite Competitive Edge
Robert’s intense momentum is tied to his undeniable bond with Witney Carson. Their connection has become one of the strongest of the season.
Robert shared on The Viall Files podcast that he always sensed he’d be paired with Carson, recalling how Bindi worked with him during her championship run.
“As a family we’d always talk about, ‘I bet I’d end up getting partnered with Witney,’” he said. “It was this weird feeling I had.” He added that when the pairing happened, it felt like “a full-circle moment.”
Carson, 32, has called him “the most respectful, hardworking partner,” and jokingly told E! News that anyone wanting to date him must first “go through a screening process” involving her and Bindi.
Robert’s Scores, Showmanship, and Viral Fan Base Keep Him on Top
If social media buzz counted toward scores, Robert and Witney might already be holding the Mirrorball. Their routines regularly pull hundreds of thousands of YouTube views, with fans praising their charisma, musicality, and stage presence.
Week after week, Robert’s emotional storytelling and fearless performance style have driven high leaderboard placements and repeat fan voting. His combination of technical improvement, natural charm, and on-camera warmth has helped make him one of the most beloved finalists of the season.
Hollywood and the Irwin Legacy Are Rallying Behind Him
Robert has also attracted star support inside and outside the ballroom. Prince William, a major influence on Robert’s conservation activism and public engagement, has publicly expressed admiration for his work. Hollywood stars and fans of the Irwin family have amplified support online throughout the season.
Bindi, meanwhile, has been cheering from the sidelines since week one, rallying fan votes and appearing in the ballroom whenever filming allowed. The Irwins’ legacy of resilience, family pride, and connection with audiences has become a defining thread of Robert’s DWTS storyline, and fans believe it is one of the reasons he may finish his journey by holding the Mirrorball.
