If there’s one thing we know to be true, it’s that Robert Irwin’s fans are a passionate bunch. If there’s another thing we know to be true, it’s that they will always think the Dancing With The Stars judges aren’t scoring the Wildlife Warrior and his dance partner, Witney Carson, high enough.
This week was ‘TikTok Week’ on the show, and Robert and Witney managed to score 22 out of 30, putting them in third place. And viewers are slamming the show’s judges for scoring Robert and Witney too low, to the point some think the scoring is “rigged”.
The pair danced a Salsa to ‘Million Dollar Baby’ by Tommy Richman, and Robert even surprised the viewers by ripping off his shirt partway through the performance to show off his physique.
The crowd erupted into screams during the moment, but judge Derek Hough described the dance as “rigid” and “stiff”, despite saying Robert was “strong, assertive, [and] a great partner”.
Bruno Tonioli said it was a “wonderful performance” but agreed with Derek, stating that they can’t let people get away with less than perfect technique, given the competitiveness of the season.
Fans fuming over Robert Irwin’s Dancing With The Stars scores
Many fans were quick to share feedback with the judges and the show, with one person commenting on Instagram, “I thought this was the best dance of the night.”
“I disagree with the judges THAT WAS SPECTACULAR,” another said.
“This dance was definitely not for the judges and I KNOW Witney knew that,” a third said. “That was for us!”
Others said they were “having heart palpitations” and “need oxygen” after seeing Robert shirtless.
“Best dance by far. Judging is obviously rigged,” someone else wrote, while another said the judges’ scoring was “diabolical”.
“Very unfair voting,” another said, slamming the judges. “He should not have gotten 7s. One point difference from people who truly did much less.”
Countless others said Robert and Witney were “robbed”, pardon the pun…
“[I don’t care] what the judges say he can do no wrong in my eyes,” one fan said.
Many others suggested the show end right now and the judges simply give Robert and Witney the trophy.
Bindi Irwin and daughter Grace wear matching outfits to watch Robert on Dancing With the Stars
In the audience, Bindi Irwin and her daughter, Grace, looked adorable in matching pink gowns.
Bindi’s husband, Chandler Powell, meanwhile, opted for a black suit and shirt.
The eldest Irwin sibling shared several snaps of herself and Grace dancing and posing up a storm before the show
Australia Zoo commented on the post, “So beautiful! The matching dresses and those twirls?? Too cute!”
Bindi’s mum, Terri Irwin, added, “You are all so special. Such fun photos. Love, love, love.”
“Pretty in pink, girls!” one follower commented.
“You and your mini!!! Obsessed with you girls,” another said.
“You look absolutely stunning Bindi!” a third said. “And Grace is so cute matching her mama.”
Others described the mother and daughter as “real-life Disney princesses”.
