Robert Irwin has suffered an injury to his ribs only hours before the season 34 finale of Dancing With The Stars.
The 21-year-old wildlife photographer – who is the son of late zookeeper Steve Irwin – is just one of five finalists set to compete during the live episode airing on Tuesday.Â
His professional dance partner Witney Carson gave the ‘stressful’ update in a TikTok video on Monday, but ensured fans that Irwin will still perform.Â
‘Today at blocking it is a little stressful because we just have to make the freestyle all come together,’ she explained while filming a ‘get ready with me’ reel.Â
‘Robert’s ribs have been killing him,’ Carson then shared. ‘And more will be revealed on Tuesday, and you guys can get a better idea of what we’ve been dealing with all week.’
The dancer explained that she had to make ‘changes’ to ‘things that involve the other dancers and involve the other guys.’Â
Robert Irwin, 21, has suffered an injury to his ribs only hours before the season 34 finale of Dancing With The Stars; seen earlier this month in L.A.
‘Robert’s ribs have been killing him,’ Carson then shared. ‘And more will be revealed on Tuesday, and you guys can get a better idea of what we’ve been dealing with all week’
‘So, it’s just honestly the most stressful part because this is just getting it all together and it’s gonna time some time, and we’re gonna have to run it a lot and just make sure that everything is coming together for Tuesday.’Â
Later in the clip, Carson gushed about working with Irwin throughout the season while also encouraging fans to vote.Â
‘I really do feel like I’ve already won in this experience with Robert as my partner,’ she said.Â
‘And the experiences and the memories that we’ve shared have been so special, and just this entire season just feels like the biggest gift.’Â
Carsen then voiced gratitude for the votes they have gotten in past weeks and ‘for getting us into the finale.’Â
She also added that it feels ‘surreal’ that the season has already come to an end but admitted both her and Irwin’s bodies are ‘feeling it.’Â
‘We’re like, kind of falling apart right now,’ the pro dancer expressed with a small laugh. ‘Just trying to keep it together for, like, two more days…’Â
Earlier this month, Irwin revealed that he had a near-death experience following a sizzling performance.Â
‘I really do feel like I’ve already won in this experience with Robert as my partner,’ she said
Earlier this month, Irwin revealed that he had a near-death experience following a sizzling performance
‘I almost died tonight!’ the TV personality told Entertainment Tonight at the time. ‘I choked on a piece of confetti after the team dance!’
‘I almost died tonight!’ the TV personality told Entertainment Tonight at the time. ‘I choked on a piece of confetti after the team dance!’
He added, ‘I went over to [dance partner] Witney and I think they cut away and I inhaled a piece of confetti.’Â
Irwin then corrected his statement to share he wasn’t ‘actually’ choking on the confetti but explained that he could not ‘breathe.’
In a moment of panic, he quickly went up to his dance partner in order to signal that he needed help.Â
‘And I just went, “Ugh!” And it just popped out! I’m not even kidding!’ the media personality further told the outlet.
Despite dealing with pain in his ribs shortly before taking part in the season 34 finale, Irwin jumped to his Instagram stories on Tuesday and shared a short clip to his followers with the caption: ‘See you soon America.’Â
While on set during what appeared to be rehearsals, he filmed himself sitting down next to Carson.Â
‘Witney, this is it,’ he began, which prompted her to sadly add, ‘I know.’Â
Despite dealing with pain in his ribs shortly before taking part in the season 34 finale, Irwin jumped to his Instagram stories on Tuesday and shared a short clip to his followers with the caption: ‘See you soon America’
He then gave a sweet shout out to his dance partner by adding, ‘Thank you so much for the greatest experience of my whole life. It has been amazing’
Irwin continued, ‘I’m not ready for it to be over. I can’t believe this is it.’Â
He then gave a sweet shout out to his dance partner by adding, ‘Thank you so much for the greatest experience of my whole life. It has been amazing.’
Carson chimed in with, ‘Oh my gosh. Thank you for everything. This has been so special. So memorable.’Â
Irwin added, ‘It just feels so weird, like, here we are and we are about to do the final dress rehearsal. We’ll see you soon.’Â
Along with Irwin, the other four celebrity contestants that will compete in the three-hour finale include Alix Earle, Jordan Chiles, Dylan Efron and Elaine Hendrix.Â
According to live prediction market Kalshi – Irwin currently has a 49% chance of winning the Mirrorball Trophy, with Earle in first with a 54% chance at the time of writing; seen on DWTS in SeptemberÂ
Irwin’s sister Bindi notably also competed on Dancing With The Stars and won the competition during season 21 when she was just 17-years-old; seen above with dance partner Derek Hough)
According to live prediction market Kalshi – Irwin currently has a 49% chance of winning the Mirrorball Trophy, with Earle in first with a 54% chance at the time of writing.Â
Irwin’s sister Bindi notably also competed on Dancing With The Stars and won the competition during season 21 when she was just 17-years-old.Â
On Monday, Irwin reflected on his time on DWTS and penned on Instagram: ‘Dancing With the Stars has changed my life in a lot of ways. But being part of this experience with Witney has been my favourite part.Â
‘We’ve made it to the finale, and it’s bittersweet… one last chance to dance,’ he concluded.
