Robert Irwin reveals surprising next step following triumphant DWTS win

Robert Irwin’s Next Steps After DWTS Victory

Robert Irwin, who won the hearts of Americans with his triumphant run on season 34 of Dancing With the Stars, has finally returned to his roots at Australia Zoo after his whirlwind journey. The TV personality shared a heartwarming video on Instagram, showcasing his mirrorball trophy to various animals, including a koala, a bird, and a snake. The video concluded with Robert and his older sister, Bindi Irwin, comparing their mirrorball trophies while Bindi’s four-year-old daughter, Grace, looked on.

Celebrating the Win

Robert brought his mirrorball trophy home to the zoo, where Bindi had won the competition ten years prior with her partner, Derek Hough. This made Robert’s win even more special. “This is Uncle Robert’s mirrorball, and this is Mommy’s mirrorball,” the 27-year-old said to Grace, with Robert laughing in the background.

“The mirrorball has made it home – had to show my friends what I’ve been up to,” he captioned the post. Several DWTS alumni rushed to the comment section to share their congratulations, with Bindi writing, “So happy,” and Robert’s fellow contestant, Alix Earle, adding, “This is amazing.”

Returning to Australia Zoo

After his victory on November 25, Robert was whisked away on a press tour. He then traveled to South Africa to film the upcoming season of Australia’s I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here as the show’s host, before finally returning home to Australia Zoo in Queensland, which his family owns and operates.

Now that he is back in Australia, Robert plans to get to work at the zoo and continue to inspire young people. “The thing that I most want to do, really, is return to my day job, first and foremost,” he told The Sydney Morning Herald.

Continuing the Legacy

Robert expressed his desire to continue the legacy started by his parents, Steve and Terri Irwin, and to be a champion for the environment. He was just two years old when Steve passed away following a fatal encounter with a stingray while filming. During his time on DWTS, Robert dedicated a performance to his late father and his sister, set to the tune of “Footprints in the Sand” by Leona Lewis.