Exclusive: At just 22 years old, Robert Irwin is set to become the youngest-ever Logies host when he ditches the khakis for the golden mic this Sunday.
But even Irwin admits he’s living a “Hannah Montana” double life, as the young star revealed where his heart truly lies.
Robert Irwin, this week, in the “north land” tagging crocs. Instagram/@robertirwinphotography
“Going from Australia Zoo to the Logies is a bit of a Hannah Montana situation,” he acknowledged, speaking with nine.com.au.
The morning of the interview, Irwin had just flown in from a crocodile research trip in Cape York where he was “neck deep in mangrove mud”.
Come Sunday night he’ll be in a shiny tux.
“While my heart definitely beats for Australia Zoo, you know, representing that wildlife warrior attitude, I do find there are a lot of different ways I can get that message out there,” he explained.
“Doing something like the Logies, while it might seem very different to catching crocodiles, is a way to amplify the message of wildlife conservation to a completely new platform and audience.
“So, really it does feel like it’s all part of one big beautiful job.”
As Sunday comes around, the young wildlife warrior hopes to pay tribute to his late dad, Steve Irwin, who was inducted into the Logies Hall of Fame in 2007.
His dad also famously brought a live snake to the Logies stage in 2003.
The 22-year-old has his own plans to bring a “special guest” he revealed.
Dad Steve Irwin at the 46th Annual TV Week Logie Awards in 2004. Ryan Pierse / Getty
“I’m going to have some guests with me that are going to make things very … nerve-wracking for everybody else in the room,” he announced with a cheeky smile.
“Probably not so much for me, but for everybody else. So watch out.”
Speaking on the Today show on Friday, Irwin teased “loose and fun” night as the biggest night of Aussie TV kicks off this Sunday.
Irwin caught up with nine.com.au. Nine
He revealed mum Terri and sister Bindi will be “putting GPS tags on crocodiles” while watching live through their satellite connection in Cape York.
“And it’s no after party for me,” he told the Today hosts.
“I’m straight back on a plane up to catch crocs, which for some reason feels safer than an after party at the Logies,” he laughed.
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