Fan-favourite Robert Irwin is trading “Dancing With The Stars” ballroom for the jungle. Irwin’s television journey is nowhere near slowing down. Fresh off his DWTS win, the 22-year-old conservationist is already stepping into his next chapter on screen, and it’s a role that carries both excitement and familiarity.
Irwin Steps Back Into Hosting Role for Australia’s ‘I’m a Celebrity‘
Irwin is returning to I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here (Australia), but not as a contestant braving the jungle. Instead, he will once again guide viewers through the series as co-host alongside Julia Morris, bringing the same warmth and enthusiasm fans have come to expect from him.
Irwin first took on hosting duties in Season 10, filling the spot previously held by Dr. Chris Brown. He returned for Season 11 in 2025, and now he’s officially back for Season 12, premiering January 18, 2026, on Channel 10 AU.
The show teased his return with a playful Instagram announcement, writing, “A brand new bunch of celebs are trading the luxury life for the jungle life on Jan 18! 🤩🦁🐊.”
Why Irwin Fits Perfectly Into the Jungle Format
The long-running reality competition is known for dropping celebrities into a rugged jungle camp, where they must face survival challenges and earn viewer votes to stay in the game. One contestant is eliminated at a time until the last remaining celebrity is crowned the season’s King or Queen of the Jungle.
Irwin, of course, grew up in wild spaces and learned from his late father, Steve Irwin. His comfort outdoors made him a natural fit for the co-host role, where he guides viewers through each episode with humor, heart, and wildlife expertise.
The show remains unavailable to stream in the United States, so American fans will have to wait or get creative to get their Robert Irwin fix.
A Post-DWTS Career Filled With Momentum
DisneyIrwin’s Dancing with the Stars win introduced him to millions of new fans. Since then, he has continued to grow his presence both on-screen and at home in Australia.
He recently opened up about his work at the Crocodile Hunter Lodge at Australia Zoo, a project inspired by his father’s “legacy and love for wild places.”
“It has been quite the passion project that we’ve been working on back home in Australia Zoo,” he said.
The lodge, which opened in 2022, offers eco-luxury accommodations surrounded by nature and wildlife. It reflects the Irwin family’s mission to connect people with conservation.
What Fans Can Expect From Robert Irwin in 2026
DisneyFor fans who can’t make the trip to Australia, Irwin still found a way to reach them. Supporters can now purchase the Robert Irwin 2026 calendar, which benefits Australia Zoo.
The collection features photographs that highlight everything viewers admire about him: his kindness, his enthusiasm and his unwavering dedication to wildlife conservation.
DisneyWith “I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here” returning, a Dancing with the Stars championship behind him and new conservation projects taking shape, Irwin is stepping into one of the busiest and most meaningful chapters of his career.
And if his past is any indication, he’s only just getting started and fans for sure are in for a wild ride!
