Robert Irwin Hilariously Reacts to Racy Fan Comments About His Recent Photoshoot: 'This Has Been Eye-Opening'

Irwin — co-host of the Australian version of ‘I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here!’ — read out some of the comments ahead of the series’ return on Jan. 19.

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Robert Irwin

Robert Irwin’s admirers are feeling frisky!

The Australian TV presenter, 21, was faced with his fans’ opinions on a recent photoshoot which he shared on Instagram on Dec. 1, 2024. And let’s just say they didn't hold back!

“Holy moly, I’m 71 years old,” posted one on the image that showed Irwin in blue jeans and a white tank. “I’ve never wanted to be a crocodile so badly,” shared another, while a third wrote, “Anyone else just now discover they are a cougar?”

Irwin — who hosts the Australian version of I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here! alongside Julia Morrisread the comments alongside Morris and Australian comic and YouTuber Jimmy Rees, much to the pair's delight!

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Dia Dipasupil/Getty Robert Irwin in May 2024

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Robert Irwin in May 2024

When Irwin shared the original photoshoot last month, he posted that he was pleased to get “out of the khakis” for the images that had been taken for the Australian magazine Stellar.

The fan comments on Irwin’s original post were equally appreciative of the images with one writing, “How he look like his dad, Brad Pitt, and Prince Harry at the same time?” while another shared “Robert Irwin's thirst trap was not on my 2024 list.”

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In November, the conservationist became overwhelmed when he was immortalized as a Madame Tussauds wax figure in Sydney, Australia. And the unveiling was made all the more special thanks to its placement next to his late dad, Steve Irwin.

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The star was visibly emotional at the event on Nov. 28 when he caught a glimpse of dad Steve’s wax figure for the first time.

“That is amazing. It’s the first time in a long time that he’s not just a picture,” Robert said as he choked back tears. Robert then shook his head, took a deep breath and walked away to collect himself, according to video shared by News.com.au.

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Robot’s father Steve was killed by a stingray at age 44 when Robert was just 2 years old in 2006. Steve and his wife Terri owned the Australia Zoo, where Robert and his sister Bindi, 26, now work, carrying on their dad’s legacy.

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