He's one of the hottest properties on Australian TV right now and insiders say is at the centre of an all-out network bidding war.
Robert Irwin: Australias Next TV Superstar!
He's one of the hottest properties on Australian TV right now and insiders say Robert Irwin is at the centre of an all-out network bidding war.Sources say Netwo...
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Sources say Network Ten is lining up the rising star to front a rebooted Australian Ninja Warrior as part of a major push to .
'Robert is exactly what Ten needs right now,' an insider tells Daily Mail, saying the network wants the conservationist, 22, working on more than just ... Get Me Out Of Here!
'He's relatable, he's got that natural charm and audiences absolutely love him.'
Behind the scenes, negotiations are said to already be underway, with the network keen to position the Wildlife Warrior as the new face of Ten.
'They want him across the board,' the source adds. 'If these deals land, Robert becomes their biggest asset.'
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He's one of the hottest properties on Australian TV right now and insiders say Robert Irwin, 22, is at the centre of an all-out network bidding war
However, it would seem other networks have the same idea, with some of Ten's biggest competitors already looking to poach the in-demand star.
Insiders claim Seven Network has plans to secure Robert as the future host of Dancing With The Stars, following his win on the US version of the series.
'Seven sees huge potential in him,' the insider reveals. 'They think he could take DWTS into a new era.'
DWTS Australia is currently being hosted by Sonia Kruger and Dr Chris Brown.
The competing offers have left Robert weighing up multiple opportunities and sources say the decision won't be easy.
'He's incredibly loyal, but these are two very different paths,' says the insider. 'He'd thrive in both worlds.'
Meanwhile, Network Ten is said to be lining up back-up plans in case Robert gets a better offer and turns down a spot hosting the Ninja Warrior reboot.
Insiders say Beau Ryan is being considered as a potential fallback option - a safe bet given his sporting career and hosting gig on The Amazing Race Australia.
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Sources say Network Ten is lining up the rising star to front a rebooted Australian Ninja Warrior as part of a major push to lock him in across multiple flagship shows
Insiders claim Seven Network also has plans to secure Robert as the future host of Dancing With The Stars, following his win on the US version of the series
Production on the anticipated Disney/BBC series, which Robert will host, is now well underway after two weeks of shooting.
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Meanwhile, Robert's former DWTS partner, Witney Carson, is also expected to be a part of the production, with her arrival in Australia imminent.
Her involvement is expected to bring a touch of international polish to the series, with the pair already sharing a strong on-screen connection from their previous stint together.
The new series is set to blend high-stakes competition with behind-the-scenes access, as contestants live and train together in a format reminiscent of Big Brother.
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