Robert Irwin’s ‘Dancing With the Stars’ Season 34 Stunning Salary Revealed

Fan favorite Robert Irwin is making his mark on “Dancing With the Stars” and cashing in a hefty paycheck along the way. The 21-year-old TV personality reportedly earns a base salary of $125,000 (about A$188,000) for his first two weeks on the ABC competition, according to Variety.

 

Reports suggest his total earnings could rise to between $295,000 (A$447,000) and $400,000 (A$606,000), depending on how long he remains in the competition.

While the exact figure has not been confirmed, the show’s pay structure is well known to increase with each week contestants stay in the ballroom.

His sister Bindi Irwin knows that path well — she won the Mirrorball Trophy back in 2015.

Carrying on Steve Irwin’s Legacy

Irwin’s journey comes with extra poignancy given the legacy of his father, the late conservationist Steve Irwin. Steve, who died in 2006 after being stung by a stingray in the Great Barrier Reef, reinvested a significant portion of his fortune in wildlife conservation.

His wife, Terri, later revealed that he had left the family with little financial security, apart from a $200,000 life insurance policy, as per a report in The New York Post.

Despite those early struggles, both Robert and Bindi have followed in their father’s footsteps as wildlife warriors and beloved public figures. “When I see a picture of my dad or footage, I actually love having his presence around,” Robert reflected on a podcast last year.

“Living in Australia Zoo, he’s everywhere — the images and pictures, the videos and the sound, he’s still a part of every day for me.”

Robert Emerges as a ‘DWTS’ Fan Favorite

Irwin’s appeal on DWTS goes beyond his paycheck. During Week 1, he and partner Witney Carson charmed audiences with a high-energy jive that doubled as a nod to his family’s outdoorsman heritage. In Week 2, the duo performed a tango to Junior Senior’s 2002 hit “Move Your Feet,” earning 22/30 from the judges and tying for the night’s top score.

Off-screen, fans quickly embraced him online for his wholesome charm and striking resemblance to his father. “Give Robert Irwin the Mirrorball. I’ve seen enough,” one fan wrote on X. Another declared: “WE MUST PROTECT ROBERT IRWIN omg.”

Life, Love & What Comes Next

With his career on the rise, Irwin admits he’s still searching for love off the dance floor. Speaking to E! News after a recent performance, he shared that his top priority is finding someone with “genuine kindness.”

“My life is a whirlwind, it’s an adventure,” he said. “I would love to be able to share that with someone and to share those little moments. I have a lot of great role models in the love department and a lot of people I look up to and go, ‘Wow, couples goals.’ So I want to find that.”

For now, though, Irwin is focused on the Mirrorball and on proving that he’s more than just a legacy name in the ballroom.

The Heartbreaking Impact of Nick Bosa’s ACL Tear on the 49ers' Defensive Line

Nick Bosa's UCL injury has justifiably dominated the San Francisco 49ers' headlines this week. He's out for the season, and the void on the defensive line will be evident immediately.

The 49ers haven’t made any rash decisions or named a potential replacement, but Bosa’s irreplaceable presence leaves them significantly worse off.

Robert Saleh on the impact of Nick Bosa's injury

Defensive coordinator Robert Saleh will have to work without Bosa. Similar to 2020, when the defensive end tore the UCL in his left knee, Saleh will have to navigate the season without one of his biggest leaders.

He heaped praise on Bosa’s immense impact throughout the season so far, but that doesn’t change the fact that his injury will keep him on the sidelines for an extended period.

"No, there's nothing enjoyable. From a personal standpoint, we're always going to go to work," Saleh shared to the media on Thursday.

"We're always going to try to find a way to put our guys in the best situation possible. But, the most painful thing is to see a guy like Nick Bosa, who I thought had a perfect offseason, he had a perfect training camp, and he was playing at a defensive player of the year level.

"He was playing at an extremely high level, probably the best he's played in the last couple of years. For it to end short for him like that after two games and a quarter, it sucks for him.

"Don't feel sorry for anyone in this building. We get to show up, we get to watch film, we get to go to work, we get to go on the grass and try to figure it out. That's always going to be the fun part. What's sad is that he's going to be in rehab. And that's where my heart goes."

 

The 49ers face their toughest test thus far on Sunday against the Jacksonville Jaguars, in a matchup that could define the momentum of their season.

The 49ers’ secondary has already impressed, with multiple rookies making their mark. They’ve allowed just 16.3 points per game, ranking third overall in the NFL.

But the organization has shown this year that it can grind out wins when it matters. That's been one of the key talking points from this season. While Bosa’s absence may reveal the missing piece in the short term, it’s time for everyone to exemplify what it means to represent the red and gold.

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