We now have four confirmed celebrity contestants for “Dancing With the Stars” Season 34, but the first was Robert Irwin, whose casting was announced in April.
The news of Irwin’s casting has been met with great excitement, and there have been predictions that he will go far in the competition because of his likability. But professional dancer Derek Hough recently shared an update about his thoughts on learning that the wildlife conservationist would be competing for the Mirrorball Trophy.
Derek Hough Shares His Reaction to Robert Irwin Joining DWTS Season 34
Hough has 3.5 million followers on Instagram. He often posts hilarious videos that highlight his playful personality and great sense of humor. On June 27, the pro dancer shared a short clip on Instagram of himself miming a voice over. The text overlay reads, “When you hear Robert Irwin was cast on this season of DWTS.”
In the caption, Hough wrote, “I thought he looked familiar.” He is, of course, joking because Hough met Robert when he was a child when his sister Bindi Irwin competed on “Dancing With the Stars” Season 21. Bindi and Hough won the Mirrorball Trophy.
Fans have reacted to the video, praising the professional dancer for being hilarious. “Derek!! You are hilarious,” a fan wrote. “Lol love it! And still can’t believe Robert is all grown up now,” another person shared. Others have also commented on how much Robert has changed since he was first introduced to DWTS fans.
“How did you know this was exactly what I needed?? I remember watching Bindi’s season, and that feels like a lifetime ago, and as a huge Hamilton fan… you nailed it,” a fan reacted.
What Has Derek Hough Said About Robert Irwin Joining DWTS?
This is not the first time Hough had commented on Robert’s casting on the upcoming DWTS season. When his inclusion was first announced in April, Hough told People the show is “really lucky to have him.”
He continued, “It’s been 10 years since that little guy was on that front row rooting for [his sister] Bindi Irwin. And to see the man that he’s become in short 10 years is pretty amazing, man. We’re really lucky to have him.” Hough also commented on the Irwin family and how they are genuinely good people. “They are really that kind, they are really that positive, they really do have that energy,” he said.
Fans of “Dancing With the Stars” are excited to see what Robert will bring to the competition!
