Robert Irwin's Dancing With the Stars win was a monumental moment for the wildlife conservationist. But it was also a record-breaking win for the dance competition series.
Irwin, 21, is now the youngest male star to win the Mirrorball Trophy. That title was previously held by Jordan Fisher, who won the competition at the age of 23 in 2017 with his partner Lindsay Arnold.
Apolo Anton Ohno, who won season 4 with Julianne Hough at 25-years-old, and Nyle DiMarco, who won season 22 with Peta Murgatroyd at the age of 27, are the third and fourth youngest recipients of the Mirrorball.
Fans usually pay attention to the age of contestants, presuming the older they are, the sooner they'll be eliminated. Historically, younger contestants have brought a mix of athleticism, stamina, and fearlessness to the show that gives them a natural edge on the dance floor.
"Milo could’ve been up there too," said one commenter on an Instagram post from a fan account celebrating the record-breaking moment. They're referencing season 27 when Milo Manheim placed second to Bobby Bones, one of the most controversial wins in Dancing With the Stars history.
That's not the only record Irwin's win broke this season. He and sisterBindi Irwin are the only sibling duo to win the Mirrorball Trophy. She took first place with Derek Hough in season 21 in 2015, 10 years before her little brother.
Their back-to-back family legacy is something rarely seen in the competition, and now, that legacy could continue with another Irwin competing on the show in the future.
And in another minor twist of fate, Irwin's pro partner Witney Carson won her first Mirrorball when she was the same age as Irwin. She took home the grand prize with Alfonso Ribeiro in season 19 when she was just 21-years-old — making this win with Irwin a poetic full-circle moment for her as well.
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