{"id":359085,"date":"2026-03-26T12:05:17","date_gmt":"2026-03-26T12:05:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/359085\/"},"modified":"2026-03-26T12:05:17","modified_gmt":"2026-03-26T12:05:17","slug":"robert-irwin-spotted-with-wildlife-photographer-ashleigh-scully-sparking-dating-rumours","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/359085\/","title":{"rendered":"Robert Irwin spotted with wildlife photographer Ashleigh Scully, sparking dating rumours"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/celebrity.nine.com.au\/robert-irwin\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"R\ufeffobert Irwin\">R\ufeffobert Irwin<\/a> has sent dating rumours into overdrive after he was pictured with a fellow wildlife enthusiast in recent weeks.<\/p>\n<p>Irwin, 22, was spotted with 24-year-old <a href=\"https:\/\/honey.nine.com.au\/animals\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"wildlife \">wildlife<\/a> photographer Ashleigh Scully while filming a new project on the Gold Coast.<\/p>\n<p>The pair looked friendly with each other, seemingly relaxed in each other&#8217;s company as they exited a vehicle with another woman.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\"  src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/https:\/\/prod.static9.net.au\/fs\/102677da-5c45-4435-b5f3-e9fdf884e043.jpeg\"  alt=\"24-year-old wildlife photographer Ashleigh Scully while \"\/>Irwin, 22, was spotted with 24-year-old wildlife photographer Ashleigh Scully while filming a new project on the Gold Coast.  (Instagram)<\/p>\n<p>Scully is believed to be linked to the project&#8217;s production, which also involves Irwin, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.couriermail.com.au\/entertainment\/robert-irwin-sparks-fresh-romance-rumours-with-photographer-ashleigh-scully\/news-story\/0f40ae9e6d84e41274af04e7a9bdd565\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"The Courier Mail. \">The Courier Mail.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>According to reports, the pair first met in 2019.<\/p>\n<p>While neither has officially confirmed the romance, the pairing has ignited dating rumours. Fans have already dubbed them a &#8220;perfect match,&#8221; citing their shared, deep-seated passion for wildlife conservation.<\/p>\n<p>Scully is a wildlife photographer \ufeffwho got her start at just eight years old. She specialises in taking photos of arctic wildlife and underwater photography.<\/p>\n<p>READ MORE: <a href=\"https:\/\/celebrity.nine.com.au\/latest\/chanel-25-campaign-kylie-minogue-margot-robbie-unite-come-into-my-world\/e108acca-8c4a-4914-be9c-2a62e9bfc59b\" target=\"\" title=\"Margot Robbie and Kylie Minogue unite for Chanel campaign\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Margot Robbie and Kylie Minogue unite for Chanel campaign<\/a>\ufeff<\/p>\n<p>READ MORE: <a href=\"https:\/\/celebrity.nine.com.au\/latest\/valerie-perrine-death-dies-age-82-parkinsons-disease\/9f212b32-2cbd-40d9-95c0-b51d929333bc\" target=\"\" title=\"Superman actress Valerie Perrine dies at 82\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Superman actress Valerie Perrine dies at 82<\/a><\/p>\n<p>READ MORE: <a href=\"https:\/\/celebrity.nine.com.au\/latest\/chappell-roan-hits-back-allegations-she-made-jude-law-daughter-cry-brazil-hotel-encounter-video\/f7ff8461-f957-4541-ab07-f2c8d6765059\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"Mum at the centre of Chappell Roan drama hits back\">Mum at the centre of Chappell Roan drama hits back<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\"  src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/https:\/\/prod.static9.net.au\/fs\/ab526136-b64a-4d38-acb9-d9391400b750.jpeg\"  alt=\"Robert Irwin with an elephant \"\/>Irwin himself loves wildlife photography and posts his wildlife shots to a dedicated Instagram page often. \ufeff (Instagram)<img decoding=\"async\"  src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/https:\/\/prod.static9.net.au\/fs\/074c98ae-fe4e-4dbc-8824-00eb5062e00b.jpeg\"  alt=\"24-year-old wildlife photographer Ashleigh Scully while \"\/>In 2021, she was named Outstanding Young Nature Photographer of the year by the North American Photography Association.  (Instagram)<\/p>\n<p>In an introductory post on her Instagram\ufeff, she explains that she is from New Jersey, with her photography portfolio including snaps from Wyoming, Alaska, Norway and &#8220;the oceans inbetween.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>She was named Outstanding Young Nature Photographer of the year by the North American Photography Association in 2021.<\/p>\n<p>Irwin has carved out his own niche in the family legacy through wildlife photography, regularly sharing his captures with his millions of followers on a dedicated account.\ufeff<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\"  src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/https:\/\/prod.static9.net.au\/fs\/07363d90-6e82-4c7a-b051-aa4f13f6dd84.jpeg\"  alt=\"24-year-old wildlife photographer Ashleigh Scully while \"\/>Scully is in Australia for a new project involving Irwin.  (Instagram)<img decoding=\"async\"  src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/https:\/\/prod.static9.net.au\/fs\/4ee1defc-c8ae-4883-ac72-3831b610d693.jpeg\"  alt=\"Robert Irwin visits SiriusXM on Radio Row at Super Bowl LX on February 06, 2026 in San Francisco, California. \"\/>The pair reportedly first met in 2019. (Getty Images for SiriusXM)<\/p>\n<p>Scully completed her Bachelor&#8217;s and Master&#8217;s in Literature, writing her thesis on the 19th century oil and whaling empire.<\/p>\n<p>Nine.com.au has reached out to Scully for comment. \ufeff<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s unlikely we&#8217;ll hear anything from Irwin&#8217;s side, as he often keeps his relationships private. His most recent girlfriend was Rorie Buckley, but the romance ended in 2024.\ufeff<\/p>\n<p>During his time on Dancing with the Stars US, he was linked to a troupe dancer, Hailey Bills.<\/p>\n<p>Celebrity gossip account <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/deuxmoi\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"Deux Moi \">Deux Moi<\/a> \ufefffirst reported the rumours that Irwin was interested in Bills behind the scenes.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\"  src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/https:\/\/prod.static9.net.au\/fs\/55a0a86c-5357-4f66-bfb1-4eb882b407d0.jpeg\"  alt=\"During his time on Dancing with the Stars US, he was linked to a troupe dancer, Hailey Bills. \"\/>During his time on Dancing with the Stars US, he was linked to a troupe dancer, Hailey Bills.  (Instagram)<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;My sources tell me he&#8217;s been spotted a few times getting cosy with a brunette \u2026 The same one he follows around on set. She&#8217;s the only troupe member he follows on Instagram,&#8221; the account said on social media at the time.<\/p>\n<p>However, again, nothing was ever confirmed between the duo.\ufeff<\/p>\n<p>\ufeff<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nine.com.au\/entertainment\/latest\/ninecomau-whats-app-signup\/421c4156-5b58-42a0-9c4e-e65401b4e271\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">FOLLOW US ON WHATSAPP HERE<\/a>: Stay across all the latest in celebrity, lifestyle and opinion via our WhatsApp channel. 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