Posted 28 minutes agoSubscribe to Screen Time NewsletterCaret DownEveryone And Their Grandma Is Rooting For Green Flag King Robert Irwin To Win "Dancing With The Stars"The world's most wholesome guy with all the right moves to boot.by Jada GomezBuzzFeed StaffFacebookPinterestLink After last week's Dancing With The Stars premiere, it was pretty dang unanimous among viewers that Robert Irwin is season 34's MVP. Eric Mccandless / Getty Images His first number - a dazzling jive - earned BIG praise from judge Derek Hough, who said that Irwin had just delivered "the best first dance" in the show's history. Eric Mccandless / Getty Images And in the second episode for "One-Hit Wonders" night, Robert pump, pumped it up with an another electrifying turn on the dance floor, this time with a tango to "Move Your Feet." Eric Mccandless / Getty Images The dance earworm- by one-hit wonder Danish pop duo Junior Senior - came out in 2002, before Irwin was even born. Brb, crying in millennial. YouTube / Via youtube.com Robert not only brought the technicality to his tango, but he also treated the audience to some playful showmanship, breaking into a pop-and-lock inspired dance break. Eric Mccandless / Getty Images He and his pro partner Witney Carson are two for two now with unforgettable performances this season and have quickly become the frontrunners to take the entire thing. Eric Mccandless / Getty Images Bruno gushed that Irwin is absolutely "in leading man mode." The crowd was on their feet in a resounding ovation, which isn't easy to get so early in a season. Eric Mccandless / Getty Images Carrie Ann Inaba, who was back at the judge's table after being ill for last week's premiere, praised his masterfully-executed tango and his charisma, which is the ballroom superpower you just can't teach. Eric Mccandless / Getty Images Hough's feedback was a one word mic-drop: "Crikey!" Eric Mccandless / Getty Images The DWTS internet judges at home also had some big praise for Irwin from their couches, declaring him the king of the dancefloor, 10 out of 10 with no notes. @stonelovebot/Twitter / Via x.com @smileforcamera8/Twitter / Via x.com @JessieB_4_3/Twitter / Via x.com @BET99Sportsbook/Twitter / Via x.com @strcourtstrange/Twitter / Via x.com You can watch Robert's full tango performance here: Eric Mccandless / Getty Images I agree with the internet consensus: It might be time to just go ahead and etch Robert Irwin's name on this season's Mirrorball Trophy. Eric Mccandless / Getty Images But that said, it definitely won't be a cake walk for the People's Choice. The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives Whitney Leavitt also put up some solid numbers with a fiery and funky cha cha, tying at the top of the leader board with Robert. Eric Mccandless / Getty Images Olympic champion Jordan Chiles also received high praise from Carrie Ann Inaba, who said she reminded her of her favorite performer: Tina Turner. Those are accolades of the highest order for Chiles' jive. Eric Mccandless / Getty Images And of course, we can't forget about hip-swiveling Dylan Efron. I think we can all agree he's a little iffy on his feet, with love. But still, that doesn't take away from him having the lust vote locked down with that hip action. As Inaba says, "there is motion in the ocean!" Eric Mccandless / Getty Images Which couple are you rooting for? Let me know in the comments. Eric Mccandless / Getty Images And if you're already having Robert Irwin withdrawals, enjoy his BuzzFeed puppy interview to hold you over! View this video on YouTube youtube.com Can't get enough of Dancing with the Stars this season? Keep tabs on the glitz, the glam, and those sizzling hips on Hulu.
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Everyone And Their Grandma Is Rooting For Green Flag King Robert Irwin To Win "Dancing With The Stars"
September 24, 2025
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