Robert Irwin Dancing with the Stars: Steamy Rock n’ Roll routine earns wildlife warrior Tens
Robert Irwin absolutely roared into this week’s Dancing with the Stars competition with an upbeat, sexy dance routine.
This theme was Rock and Roll, with Irwin and his partner Witney Carson dancing to Icky Thump by The White Stripes.
Irwin was dressed in a matador-style outfit for the Paso Doble, which is a dramatic and passionate partner dance based on the story of a Spanish bullfight.
The 21-year-old Wildlife warrior gave a commanding performance with Carson, who was dressed in a scarlet red gown.
The routine featured capes, flags, flips, spins and jumps that kept the audience on the edge of their seats.
This week’s intense dance also impressed the judges, with the pair scoring a total of 38 out of 40 – two scores of 9/10, and two perfect 10s.
“The thunder from Down Under has unleashed a grandiose paso doble!” judge Bruno Tonioli declared.
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“The matador, the cape – it was no messing around.”
Guest judge Flavor Flav called Irwin “the brand new Fred Astaire out here,” while Carrie Ann Inaba said Irwin was “in the zone at the right moment.”
Judge Derek Hough said Irwin “didn’t just dominate, [he] owned this arena!”
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Someone was noticeably missing from the crowd this week – Rob’s sister, Bindi.
The former mirrorball winner missed his dance for the third consecutive week.
Last week, she took to social media to tell her fans that she, her husband Chandler Powell and their daughter Grace had “caught a bug” and would be cheering Robert on “from the living room.”
The high score meant Irwin and Carson tied with Olympic gymnast Jordan Chiles, and they are just one point behind leaders Alix Earle and Whitney Leavitt.
The dance comes after last week’s bone-chilling performance by Irwin and Carson for Halloween week.
Irwin was splattered in blood for the routine, which scored them their first 10.
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