After the performance, judge Derek Hough commented on the pair's chemistry as Irwin’s partner Witney Carson gave a knowing look, prompting fans to further speculate about a budding romance. At the beginning of the season, Carson revealed that she had to sift through the onslaught of DMs from fans wanting to date Irwin.

The morning after his victory, Robert Irwin is opening up about the role 'Dancing With the Stars' plays in continuing the 'legacy' of his late father, famed conservationist Steve Irwin.