Robert Irwin Is Back in the Ballroom — Now as a Host!

Who Is Robert Irwin?

• Robert Irwin is a young TV personality and animal lover.
• He previously won the popular dance competition show "Dancing with the Stars" (DWTS) — that means he earned the shiny Mirrorball Trophy (the prize given to winners!).
• His sister, Bindi Irwin, also won the same show and that trophy.

The New Show: "DWTS: The Next Pro"

Robert is returning to the DWTS family, but not as a dancer this time. He will be the host (the person who introduces everything and keeps the show running) for a spin-off show.

Callout: The new show "DWTS: The Next Pro" premieres on July 13 on ABC (a TV channel). Mark your calendar!

• A "spin-off" is like a cousin of the original show — same dance theme, but a new twist.

Robert Talks to Access Hollywood

Robert chatted with Access Hollywood (a TV program that shares celebrity news) about his new job and more.

Is Hosting Scarier Than a Crocodile Death Roll?

• Robert was asked if being a host is more scary than a crocodile death roll.
• What’s a crocodile death roll? It’s when a crocodile spins super fast in the water to catch its food — pretty intimidating!
• He shared his thoughts on which might be more nerve-wracking (the article tells us he was asked and answered, even if we don’t have the exact words).

Making It a Family Affair

• Robert is super happy that DWTS is becoming a "family affair" because his sister Bindi (also a Mirrorball winner) is part of the DWTS world too.
• He "raves" (meaning he talks with excitement) about working alongside family.

How Does Robert Find "Me Time"?

• Robert has many jobs (like TV appearances, zoo work, and more).
• He reflected on (thought about) how he makes time for himself between all these busy professional endeavors.
• The key point is that he thinks about balancing work with personal rest, even with a packed schedule.

Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce, and the Australia Zoo

• Recently, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce had a wedding at Madison Square Garden (a big arena in New York).
• Before that, Robert had publicly offered his Australia Zoo (the zoo his family runs in Australia) as a perfect wedding venue for them.
• Even though they married elsewhere, Robert reacted to their wedding and said the zoo could still be a romantic honeymoon destination (a place for newlyweds to vacation and relax).

Important Point: Robert’s kind offer shows he thinks the zoo is a lovely spot for love, even if just for a honeymoon!

Summary

Robert Irwin, a former DWTS dance champion, is returning to the franchise as host of the new spin-off "DWTS: The Next Pro" starting July 13 on ABC. He talked to Access Hollywood about whether hosting is scarier than a crocodile’s death roll, expressed joy about sharing the DWTS experience with sister Bindi, discussed balancing his busy career with personal time, and commented on Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding — noting his Australia Zoo could still be a dreamy honeymoon spot.

FAQ

1. What is "Dancing with the Stars" (DWTS)?
It’s a TV show where celebrities pair with professional dancers to compete in ballroom dancing. Winners get the Mirrorball Trophy.

2. What is "DWTS: The Next Pro"?
It’s a spin-off show from DWTS where Robert Irwin will be the host. It premieres July 13 on ABC.

3. Who is Bindi Irwin?
She is Robert’s sister and also a winner of DWTS, making the show a family affair for the Irwins.

4. What did Robert say about Taylor Swift’s wedding?
He had earlier offered Australia Zoo as a venue; after their Madison Square Garden wedding, he said the zoo could still be a romantic honeymoon destination.

5. What is a crocodile death roll?
It’s a spinning move crocodiles use in water to overpower prey, and it’s used here as a funny comparison for something intimidating.