Robert Irwin Was Crowned The Winner Of Dancing With The Stars‘ 34th Season
Congratulations are in order for Robert Irwin, who just won Season 34 of Dancing with the Stars!
The almost 22-year-old wildlife conservationist and photographer was crowned the winner of the season alongside his professional partner, Witney Carson. The duo earned high marks from the judges throughout their run on the show, ending with a score of 89 out of 90 for their three finale dances.
They were also a fan-favorite pair. The fans played a pivotal role in helping them win, since viewers’ votes counted for half of the stars’ overall scores.
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Robert’s family celebrated with him after his win. He was quickly embraced by his big sister, Bindi, who won Season 21 of Dancing with the Stars in 2015. She and Robert are now the first celebrity siblings to win the show.
Robert’s mother, Terri, shared how proud she is of him, writing on Instagram:
“Congratulations Robert! Your passion, dedication, hard work, and kind heart got you to this point. A night you will remember forever. 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!“
What Does Robert Irwin Have Planned Now? When Will He Return To Australia?
Robert and his family temporarily moved from Australia to Los Angeles while he competed on Dancing with the Stars. So when does he plan to go home?
He shared the answer during a post-victory interview with E! News. He also revealed what he has planned next after his win, and those plans involve more travel.
For starters, Robert took off to New York City to do some press about the finale. He appeared on Good Morning America early on Wednesday (November 26).
After that, Robert is flying to South Africa “to film another show over there.” Then, he’ll finally head back to Australia.
Witney also plans to visit Robert in Australia sometime in the spring. “You’re not getting rid of me that easy,” she teased.
Additionally, Robert will return to the U.S. next year to perform on select dates of the Dancing with the Stars LIVE tour. Check the tour’s website for the complete list of tour dates he’s signed up for.
Watch the video below to hear Robert talk about his upcoming plans after winning Dancing with the Stars. Congratulations to both him and Witney!
