Wildlife conservationist Robert Irwin and professional dancing partner Witney Carson were crowned the Season 34 winners of “Dancing with the Stars” on Nov. 25.
The duo went up against Olympic gold medalist Jordan Chiles and pro partner Ezra Sosa; social media influencer Alix Earle and pro partner Val Chmerkovskiy; social media and reality TV star Dylan Efron and pro partner Daniella Karagach; and actor Elaine Hendrix and pro partner Alan Bersten.
After tallying the judges’ scores and audience votes, Irwin and Carson were crowned the winners of this year’s Len Goodman Mirrorball Trophy, named in honor of the legendary head judge who died in 2023 at 78.
Here are some facts about the “Dancing with the Stars” season 34 winners.
Who is Robert Irwin?
Robert Irwin is a wildlife conservationist, nature photographer and TV personality, according to his ABC bio.
Robert Irwin is the son of Steve Irwin, an Australian zookeeper and wildlife conservationist famous for being the host of “The Crocodile Hunter,” who died in September 2006 after he was attacked by a stingray while filming a documentary in the Great Barrier Reef.
As his bio adds, Robert Irwin and his family live at and manage the Australia Zoo in Beerwah, Queensland. They also operate the nonprofit charity, Wildlife Warriors.
How old is Robert Irwin?
Robert Irwin was born on Dec. 1, 2003, making him 21 years old.
Where is Robert Irwin from?
Robert Irwin is from Queensland, Australia.
He also holds American citizenship because his mother, Terri Irwin, is a native of Oregon.
How tall is Robert Irwin?
According to IMDb, Irwin is 5 feet, 7.5 inches tall.
Robert Irwin net worth
Irwin’s total net worth is estimated to be roughly $5 million, Marca reports.
How old was Robert Irwin when Steve Irwin died?
“The Crocodile Hunter” died from a stingray attack at age 44, when Robert Irwin was only 2 years old.
Who is Robert Irwin dating?
Irwin is not confirmed to be dating anyone, and even told The New York Times that he has found dating to be “challenging to navigate” in the public eye.
“It’s just me, and I stand by who I am,” he said in the Nov. 23 interview.
However, Complex adds that rumors have been circulating about his romantic life after he danced with Xochitl Gomez during the “Dancing with the Stars” 20th anniversary celebration episode. Fans have also speculated that Irwin may be dating “DWTS” troupe member, Hailey Bills.
But Irwin has yet to confirm or deny any dating rumors.
Robert and Bindi Irwin become second siblings to win ‘Dancing with the Stars’
Irwin took home the Mirrorball trophy exactly 10 years after his older sister, Bindi Irwin, won Season 21 of the ballroom dancing competition show in 2015 with pro partner Derek Hough.
The Irwins are the second set of siblings to win “Dancing with the Stars.” Professional dancers Derek Hough and his sister Juliane Hough have both won the show with their celebrity partners multiple times.
How old is Bindi Irwin?
Bindi Irwin was born on July 24, 1998, making her 27 years old.
Who is Witney Carson?
Witney Carson is a professional dancer and choreographer from American Fork, Utah. She competed on Season 9 of “So You Think You Can Dance” in 2012, before serving as a member of the “Dancing with the Stars” Pro Troupe Team for two seasons. She became a pro dancer for the show in 2014.
She has since won two seasons of “DWTS” with actor and comedian Alfonso Ribeiro and Irwin.
How old is Witney Carson?
Carson was born on Oct. 17, 1993, making her 32 years old.
Who is Witney Carson married to?
Carson married her high school sweetheart, Carson McAllister, a mechanical engineer and Utah native, in 2016. The couple has two sons, Leo and Jet.
Who came in second place on ‘Dancing with the Stars’?
Social media influencer Alix Earle and her pro partner Val Chmerkovskiy came in second place on “Dancing with the Stars” season 34.
The Enquirer’s Bebe Hodges contributed to this report.
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