Robert Irwin and Witney Carson lit up the ballroom during Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Night on “Dancing With the Stars“, delivering a Paso Doble packed with fire, precision, and attitude. Dancing to “Icky Thump” by The White Stripes, the duo blended fierce choreography with the electrifying pulse of a rock classic.
Judges Praise His Power & Growth: Scores
Irwin and Carson earned a total score of 38 out of 40, receiving two 10s and two 9s. The judges praised his presence and improvement throughout the season.
“Robert the matador! You didn’t just dominate, you owned this arena,” Derek Hough said, though he noted a “little, little hiccup.”
Bruno Tonioli raved, “The thunder from down under has unleashed a Paso Doble. You dominated the precision all the way through—it was a superb Paso Doble.”
Carrie Ann Inaba praised the “incredible choreography” and told Irwin, “You have momentum heading into the finish line,” despite a “few teeny tiny wobbles.”
The routine’s visual impact was elevated by cinematic lighting and deep red hues that mirrored the song’s intensity.
Bindi Irwin’s Sweet Support & Fan Reactions
Ahead of the episode, Irwin’s sister Bindi—who won “Dancing With the Stars Season” 21—shared her excitement on Instagram, posting a throwback photo from her winning season and writing how proud she was of her brother.
Fans flooded social media with reactions after the performance, calling it one of Irwin’s best of the season.
Fans quickly flooded social media with excitement after Irwin and Carson’s fiery Paso Doble, calling it one of the standout performances of the season.
“ROBERT IS BEING ROBBED! Why didn’t he get a perfect score?” one fan wrote, while another added, “The red lighting. The vibe. Hot, hot, hot!!! So good!!!”
Others were ready to crown him the winner on the spot, with comments like “Give him the Mirrorball already!” and “Hand him the Mirrorball NOW.” One admirer gushed, “MY. WINNER. THIS WAS IMMACULATE”.
Another declared, “He won the Paso Doble battle, sorry.”
Fans also shared confidence that Irwin and Carson would take home the trophy, with one saying, “They’re winning it! I said it on night one!”
Another fan wrote: “THAT WAS A PERFECT 10 10 10 10 10😭 idk what the judges are on tonight but robert and witney will be getting that mirrorball in the finale.😌witney’s insanely good choreo, our girl always delivers😌💗and robert that was the best dance of his(for me)!!!!”
As one viewer summed it up, “Amazing! We must keep voting so he stays at the top! Robert deserves the Mirrorball.”
