"The most important part of my life": Dancing With The Stars' winner Robert Irwin opens up about family legacy

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Dancing With The Stars' winner Robert Irwin's childhood picture with his family | Image Source: Instagram/ @robertirwinphotography

Dancing With The Stars Season 34 winner Robert Irwin attended an interview with Good Morning America on November 26, 2025.

Robert opened up about his work while recalling what his parents started. He noted that being able to continue his family's legacy would mean everything to him.

Further, Robert talked about being able to thank his family members through his time on Dancing With The Stars. He also mentioned being able to use the platform to inspire individuals towards leading with authenticity.

"It means the world to me to continue my family's legacy and what my mom and dad started. You know, this was a reminder for me that I think legacy is probably the most important part of my life. You know, following this legacy and continuing a legacy that was sort of set out, but then also trying to create my own," shared Robert Irwin.

Dancing With The Stars: Robert Irwin talks about his family, legacy, and more

In his latest interview with Good Morning America, the DWTS winner shared his thoughts on various topics. One of the things he discussed was family legacy.

Robert shared that his family legacy was the most important thing in his life. Talking about continuing it, he noted that it would mean the world to him. The DWTS winner noted that while continuing his family's legacy that his parents built, he had also been trying to create his own legacy.

Robert also recalled his sister's time on Dancing With The Stars and how it changed her life:

"I mean, coming on board on this show, I knew from the beginning I'd be following in my sister's footsteps, which I was so excited to do. That's the biggest reason why I'm here was being involved and seeing her journey with it, seeing how it changed her life."

Robert noted that he never thought he would get such a platform by being on DWTS. He mentioned being able to thank his family members. This included his mother and sister, as well as paying tribute to his father.

"I got to say thank you to the most important people in my life, my family. You know, I got to dance...a performance dedicated to my mom. We had a song that my sister danced to as well...that she dedicated to my dad, that I, you know, did the same and got to pay homage to my sister and to my dad."

He confessed that it had been an emotional process. Robert shared that being able to be there and honor his family meant a lot to him.

In the latter part, he mentioned an impressive thought. Robert noted that he wanted to inspire young people:

"And I also want to, beyond that, reach through the screen and to try and inspire young people to find a sense of passion to lead with authentic positivity and to also be okay with vulnerability that comes with life."

He reflected on his mom and dad's work associated with Australia Zoo and the non-profit charity, Wildlife Warriors.


To witness Robert Irwin's winning performances, fans can stream Dancing With The Stars Season 34 Finale on Disney+.

Edited by Sroban Ghosh