{"id":184270,"date":"2025-10-02T05:10:07","date_gmt":"2025-10-02T05:10:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/184270\/"},"modified":"2025-10-02T05:10:07","modified_gmt":"2025-10-02T05:10:07","slug":"robert-irwin-thrills-fans-as-he-strips-off-for-racy-performance-on-dancing-with-the-stars-us","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/184270\/","title":{"rendered":"Robert Irwin thrills fans as he strips off for racy performance on Dancing With The Stars US"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"css-1n6q21n-StyledParagraph e4e0a020\"><a class=\"css-1lg16vp-StyledTextLink ezegcyi0\" data-link-type=\"article-inline\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/7news.com.au\/entertainment\/robert-irwin-shares-adorable-dancing-with-the-stars-practice-video-with-niece-grace-c-20101566\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Robert Irwin<\/a> has thrilled fans by ripping off his shirt during a racy routine on the <a class=\"css-1lg16vp-StyledTextLink ezegcyi0\" data-link-type=\"article-inline\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/7news.com.au\/entertainment\/robert-irwin-vs-zac-efrons-brother-dylan-celebrities-battle-it-out-for-dancing-with-the-stars-c-20148099\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">US version of Dancing With The Stars<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-1n6q21n-StyledParagraph e4e0a020\">Irwin smouldered alongside partner Whitney Carson, 31, on Tuesday night, this time with a hot salsa.<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-1n6q21n-StyledParagraph e4e0a020\">The couple danced to the viral 2024 Tommy Richman hit Million Dollar Baby, with the pair energetically swaying their hips in the sizzling routine.<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-178igh4-StyledParagraph e1s06mna1\">Know the news with the 7NEWS app: <a class=\"css-cvgehw-StyledContextualLink e1s06mna0\" href=\"https:\/\/7news.com.au\/app?utm_source=7NEWS&amp;utm_medium=contextual-link-app&amp;utm_campaign=7news-app\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Download today <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/7news.com.au\/static\/media\/right-red-arrow.92bca5db.svg\" alt=\"Download today\" height=\"14\" width=\"20\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"css-1n6q21n-StyledParagraph e4e0a020\">The wildlife warrior then stripped off his shirt, much to the praise of the roaring crowd.<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-1n6q21n-StyledParagraph e4e0a020\">Irwin looked sensational as he showcased his ripped physique and swayed around Carson. The Australian star\u2019s six pack was on full display.<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-1n6q21n-StyledParagraph e4e0a020\">Judge Carrie Ann Inaba was quick to mention the saucy move.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/f5ced1fd0ab629005a12290e5d752e442b91d87d.jpg\" alt=\"Robert Irwin has thrilled fans as he stripped off for a racy performance on Dancing With The Stars US.\" class=\"css-16r7l45-StyledImage en5ut4d0\" loading=\"lazy\"\/>Robert Irwin has thrilled fans as he stripped off for a racy performance on Dancing With The Stars US. Credit: Seven<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-1n6q21n-StyledParagraph e4e0a020\">\u201cRobert Irwin is all grown up. Wow, you\u2019re making me feel like a grandmother,\u201d Inaba said.<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-1n6q21n-StyledParagraph e4e0a020\">\u201cPut your shirt back on. Great performance.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-1n6q21n-StyledParagraph e4e0a020\">Another judge on the show Bruno Tonioli agreed, comparing Irwin to Chris Hemsworth, who previously appeared on Dancing With The Stars in Australia.<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-1n6q21n-StyledParagraph e4e0a020\">Robert and Witney managed to achieve an overall score of 22, taking third place overall.<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-1n6q21n-StyledParagraph e4e0a020\">The routine comes after it was revealed <a class=\"css-1lg16vp-StyledTextLink ezegcyi0\" data-link-type=\"article-inline\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/7news.com.au\/news\/crikey-robert-irwins-staggering-pay-packet-revealed-for-his-appearance-on-us-dancing-with-the-stars-c-20148750\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Irwin takes home a hefty pay packet for appearing on the show<\/a>, pocketing several hundreds of thousands of dollars as part of his contract.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-1n6q21n-StyledParagraph e4e0a020\">Irwin reportedly earns a base salary of $US125,000 ($A188,000) for his first two weeks on the show, which Variety has previously confirmed for contestants.<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-1n6q21n-StyledParagraph e4e0a020\">However, other media outlets report the figure could potentially reach a total of between $US295,000 (A$447,000) to US$400,000 (A$606,000), depending how long he stays on the show.<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-1n6q21n-StyledParagraph e4e0a020\">The final figures remain unconfirmed but it\u2019s well known the pay structure is based on weeks spent on the show.<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-1n6q21n-StyledParagraph e4e0a020\">Irwin\u2019s sister Bindi won the US version of the show in 2015.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/99a8642223fde98545c5823e3e2c8248aa3b76cc.jpg\" alt=\"The judges loved Irwin\u2019s performance.\" class=\"css-16r7l45-StyledImage en5ut4d0\" loading=\"lazy\"\/>The judges loved Irwin\u2019s performance. 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