Robert Irwin’s Foxtrot Performance on Dancing with the Stars
On Week 9 of Dancing with the Stars Season 34, Robert Irwin and his professional dance partner Witney Carson delivered a stunning Foxtrot performance. They danced to “Footprints in the Sand” by Leona Lewis, marking one of Irwin’s most memorable routines.
Judges and Scores
The panel included Carrie Ann Inaba, Derek Hough, Bruno Tonioli, and a special guest judge, former host Tom Bergeron, who returned for the show’s 20th Birthday Party episode. The judges awarded Robert Irwin a perfect score of 40 out of 40, making him the first competitor this season to achieve this milestone.
Social Media and Fan Reactions
“Robert and Witney have left footprints in our heart with their beautiful Foxtrot tribute to his father #DWTS20 #DWTS.”
This caption accompanied photos of their performance posted by the official Dancing with the Stars Instagram account.
Fans eagerly responded in the comments, praising Irwin’s talent, Carson’s choreography, and expressing joy over the perfect score after weeks of anticipation. One fan wrote:
“I will never emotionally recover from this.”
Summary
Robert Irwin’s perfect Foxtrot on DWTS Season 34 Week 9 resonated deeply with fans and judges alike, marking a career highlight and emotional moment on the show.