Irwin Siblings: Diverging Paths After Dancing With Stars

Robert and may have both won over America on US, but insiders

Bindi, 27, famously used her 2015 victory to strengthen her connection to family life, conservation and Australia Zoo.

However, sources tell Daily Mail that Robert's recent breakout success has awakened much bigger international ambitions in the youngest Irwin.

And those close to the famous family say the contrast between the siblings has never been more obvious.

'Bindi and Robert are actually incredibly different people once you get past the public image,' one source close to Australia Zoo says. 

'The opportunities around Bindi after she won Dancing With The Stars were enormous back in 2015.' 

'There was genuine Hollywood interest around her too. But fame always took a backseat to family, the zoo and continuing Steve's legacy,' they add.

Meanwhile, the insider claims Robert, 22, is approaching this stage of his career very differently.

'Robert absolutely still loves the zoo and conservation but his heart hasn't been there in the same way since Dancing With The Stars,' the source alleges. 

'Before the show, he was much more grounded at home. Now there's this whole other world opening up around him and he seems genuinely excited by it.'

Following his explosive popularity in America, insiders say Robert has become one of the world's most in-demand young television personalities. 

Rival networks are aggressively pursuing him for major hosting roles and entertainment projects.

Behind the scenes, executives reportedly view Robert as far more than simply a wildlife presenter.

'Networks see him as this rare crossover star,' another industry insider claims.