Robert Irwin rips off his shirt during steamiest Dancing With The Stars routine to date
It's Robert Irwin as you've never seen him before!
The 21-year-old wildlife warrior performed a jaw-dropping routine while competing on Dancing With The Stars this week – his raciest to date in the competition.
Robert performed a salsa on the hit American competition show with his professional dance partner Witney Carson, 31, ripping off his shirt to cheers from the crowd.
Watch the video above.
Robert Irwin ripped off his shirt and performed shirtless on Dancing With The Stars. Disney via Getty Images
He then rolled his hips and gave a smouldering stare to the camera.
The pair danced to the song Million Dollar Baby by Tommy Richman as part of the TikTok-themed episode.
At the end of the salsa, Robert winked to the camera while getting a standing ovation from the audience.
Watching on were his family including sister Bindi Irwin and their mother, Terri.
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He then rolled his hips and gave a smouldering stare to the camera. Disney via Getty Images
Robert was happy with the results. Disney via Getty Images
The judges couldn't believe their eyes after watching the performance.
"Robert Irwin is all grown up, wow, you're making me feel like a grandmother – put your shirt back on. Great performance," Carrie Ann Inaba said.
Derek Hough meanwhile, said Irwin performed a "rigid" and ''stiff salsa".
Fans dashed to social media to share their thoughts on the performance, with one writing: "I'm sorry to my husband for the way I reacted to this."
"How do I become a wildlife conservationist," another joked.
Another hilariously added: "Pretty sure people 20 miles away heard me screaming when he took his shirt off."
Robert scored a total of 22 points for the performance, placing himself into third place on the leaderboard behind tied first-place duo Jordan Chiles and Ezra Sosa.
When he made his DWTS debut two weeks ago, Irwin danced to Born to be Wild and got a score of 15. ABC
Following the performance, Irwin told fans in an Instagram post: "So much FUN to let loose and show a different side in this week's salsa!"
"Thank you @witneycarson for helping me find my inner 'cool' 😂 I'm so grateful for another week in this competition - truly having the time of my life ☺️🎉❤️."
When he made his DWTS debut two weeks ago, Irwin danced to Born to be Wild and got a score of 15 out of 20.
"That was the best first dance I have ever seen on the show," judge Derek Hough said at the time.
He also performed The Tango to Move your feet on the show, with a total score of 22 out of 30.
Carson meanwhile, hails from Utah and has been on DWTS US for years.
In 2014, she was named a professional dance partner for contestants, having been a troupe dancer for the show.
She has previously appeared on So You Think You Can Dance and has been a host on the game show Catch 21.
Carson meanwhile, hails from Utah and has been on DWTS US for years. Instagram/@witneycarson
Some Aussie fans of the show might recognise her, she danced with Aussie singer and swimmer Cody Simpson on the show's 18th season.
It seems Irwin might be in with a good chance at winning the coveted mirror ball trophy, which sister Bindi won in 2015 alongside dance pro Derek Hough, as Carson has won the show once, in late 2014.
Upon the news that they're working together on the hit show, Carson shared a promotional image of the pair together in matching pink outfits and wrote: "I'm honored and privileged to work with this special human @robertirwinphotography!"
"I cannot wait to start this journey with you ✨🤍💃."
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