'Perfect pairing': Robert Irwin dating rumours run rife as he's spotted with wildlife photographer

Robert Irwin has sent dating rumours into overdrive after he was pictured with a fellow wildlife enthusiast in recent weeks.

Irwin, 22, was spotted with 24-year-old wildlife photographer Ashleigh Scully while filming a new project on the Gold Coast.

The pair looked friendly with each other, seemingly relaxed in each other's company as they exited a vehicle with another woman.

Scully is believed to be linked to the project's production, which also involves Irwin, according to The Courier Mail.

According to reports, the pair first met in 2019.

While neither has officially confirmed the romance, the pairing has ignited dating rumours. Fans have already dubbed them a "perfect match," citing their shared, deep-seated passion for wildlife conservation.

Scully is a wildlife photographer who got her start at just eight years old. She specialises in taking photos of arctic wildlife and underwater photography.

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In an introductory post on her Instagram, she explains that she is from New Jersey, with her photography portfolio including snaps from Wyoming, Alaska, Norway and "the oceans inbetween."

She was named Outstanding Young Nature Photographer of the year by the North American Photography Association in 2021.

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.

Scully completed her Bachelor's and Master's in Literature, writing her thesis on the 19th century oil and whaling empire.

Nine.com.au has reached out to Scully for comment.

It's unlikely we'll hear anything from Irwin's side, as he often keeps his relationships private. His most recent girlfriend was Rorie Buckley, but the romance ended in 2024.

During his time on Dancing with the Stars US, he was linked to a troupe dancer, Hailey Bills.

Celebrity gossip account Deux Moi first reported the rumours that Irwin was interested in Bills behind the scenes.

"My sources tell me he's been spotted a few times getting cosy with a brunette … The same one he follows around on set. She's the only troupe member he follows on Instagram," the account said on social media at the time.

However, again, nothing was ever confirmed between the duo.

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