“Robert Irwin Leaves Hollywood After DWTS, Returns to Australia and Reveals a Wild Adventure” — Immediately after leaving the Dancing with the Stars stage, Robert Irwin shocked everyone by stripping off his shirt and plunging into the hot sand dunes of his homeland, showcasing his freedom and boundless energy. New images reveal him connecting with nature, exploring the Australian coast and desert, showing a completely different Robert: approachable, bold, and living life to the fullest, in contrast to the glamour of the Hollywood spotlight. Fans are wildly sharing these moments, praising him as both an icon of the wilderness and an inspiring example of freedom and passion for life.
DANCING with the Stars champion Robert Irwin has some fun in Australia, as he rolled down a sand dune and swam in the ocean in a new video.
The wildlife conservationist recently returned Down Under after winning Season 34 of DWTS with his pro partner, Witney Carson.
Robert showed just how happy he was to be home in a new Instagram video, in which he filmed himself barreling down a massive sand dune.
“I’ve been looking at these sand dunes thinking someone better run down those,” the TV star said while removing his socks and shoes.
He then took off running up the steep dune, leaving a trail of his footprints in the sand, as the camera captured him in the distance.
Upon reaching the top, Robert excitedly jumped around and flipped down the dune in his zookeeper uniform.
The video continued with the newly 22-year-old driving to the beach, where he ripped off his shirt and shorts and went for a dip in the ocean.
“I’ve run down the sand dunes. How can you not jump in? I’m in there,” Robert said before stripping down to his underwear and heading toward the water.
“When life gives you the chance to roll down the sand dune, and jump into the ocean.. take it. I love where I live,” Robert gushed in his caption.
The Mirrorball winner appeared to have healed up nicely after suffering a scary injury while rehearsing one of his DWTS finale routines.
Whitney hinted at Robert’s injury in a TikTok earlier in the week, saying his “ribs had been killing him.”
They shared more behind the scenes in their intro packages during the finale, expressing concerns that Robert’s rib injury could hinder his performance.
However, the duo delivered multiple flawless routines, receiving perfect scores from the judges, and secured the overall victory.
The pair will reunite on the dancefloor for the DWTS Tour, which kicks off next month.
Robert had long been pegged as the person to beat in the competition, with even producers considering him the “clear favorite” from the beginning.
An insider exclusively revealed to The U.S. Sun earlier in the season that the show was “all in on Robert and Witney” and that they loved the “family affair” he brought to the ballroom.
Robert’s sister, Bindi Irwin, won the show with former DWTS pro-turned-judge, Derek Hough, 10 years earlier, and she continued to show support for her brother each week.
The source also noted that producers were “heavily leaning into the nostalgic factor” of Robert’s striking similarities to his father, Steve Irwin.
The late Crocodile Hunter star died in September 2006, when Robert was just two years old, after getting stung by a stingray.
Robert has continued his father’s legacy and wildlife mission, as well as following in his footsteps as a reality TV star.
