Wildlife warrior and television personality Robert Irwin has set the internet abuzz, with rumours of a new romance flourishing just as he competes in the Dancing with the Stars 2025 finale.
The speculation ignited after candid photos surfaced online showing the Australian conservationist getting cosy backstage with 19-year-old American actress Xochitl Gomez.
Backstage Moments Fuel Speculation
The images, which were shared by the popular gossip page Deuxmoi, captured an intimate moment between the pair earlier on Tuesday, November 26, 2025. Gomez was pictured presenting Irwin with a beautiful bouquet of pink and white flowers, a gesture of support ahead of his crucial final performances for the Mirrorball trophy.
Adding more fuel to the fire, a second photo reportedly taken last week shows a playful side to their relationship. In the image, the DWTS Season 32 champion is seen holding onto Robert’s torso, leaning back in a fit of laughter as the Aussie smiles warmly.
A Partnership Forged on the Dance Floor
This isn't the first time the two have been linked. The romance rumours initially began after Irwin and Gomez performed a dance together during the Dancing with the Stars 20th anniversary celebration. Their on-stage chemistry was palpable, leaving fans wondering if the connection extended beyond the ballroom.
While neither has publicly confirmed a relationship, Robert Irwin has been nothing but complimentary about the actress in past interviews. Speaking about their collaborative dance, he told TMZ, “We had the best time. That dance was so much fun. It was so cool to do two such distinct dances, one that was really slow and heartfelt, and then the dance with Xochitl, which was energy and fun. She’s the best. It’s been really great.”
Gomez has also shown her support publicly. On the day of the finale, she took to her Instagram story to share a video of Irwin’s performance, actively urging her millions of followers to vote for the conservationist.
As the Dancing with the Stars finale reaches its climax, all eyes are now on Robert Irwin—not just for his dancing prowess, but for the potential new romance blossoming away from the spotlight.
