{"id":2051978,"date":"2025-09-26T15:20:29","date_gmt":"2025-09-26T15:20:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2051978"},"modified":"2025-09-26T15:20:29","modified_gmt":"2025-09-26T15:20:29","slug":"fans-will-be-shocked-by-how-much-robert-irwin-has-already-earned-on-dancing-with-the-stars","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/fans-will-be-shocked-by-how-much-robert-irwin-has-already-earned-on-dancing-with-the-stars\/","title":{"rendered":"Fans Will Be Shocked by How Much Robert Irwin Has Already Earned on \u2018Dancing With the Stars\u2019"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div data-article-body=\"true\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong>Robert Irwin<\/strong> is quickly becoming the breakout star of <em>Dancing with the Stars <\/em>\u2014 and he\u2019s earning more than just praise from the judges.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/entertainment\/celebrity\/articles\/robert-irwin-throwing-himself-every-162214777.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:21-year-old wildlife conservationist;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\">21-year-old wildlife conservationist<\/a> has reportedly pocketed a significant paycheck during his first two weeks on the ABC competition. According to <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/variety.com\/2019\/tv\/news\/sean-spicer-dancing-with-the-stars-salary-1203309356\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Variety;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \"><em>Variety<\/em><\/a>, each celebrity contestant this season receives around $125,000 for the rehearsal period and the first two weeks of the show. If they remain in the competition, additional weekly bonuses increase their total earnings.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Past reports indicate that the maximum payout for a season could reach up to $295,000, though <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.goodhousekeeping.com\/entertainment\/tv-shows\/a67963208\/do-celebrities-get-paid-on-dancing-with-the-stars-explained\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Good Housekeeping;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \"><em>Good Housekeeping<\/em><\/a> claimed earlier this year that the figure could be as high as $360,000.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">With Irwin and his partner, <strong>Witney Carson<\/strong>, considered frontrunners \u2014 they are currently tipped to win with odds of $2.37 via <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sportsbetting.ag\/sportsbook\/futures-and-props\/entertainment\/dwts\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Sportsbet;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \"><em>Sportsbet<\/em><\/a> \u2014 it appears he could be on track to hit the higher end of that pay scale.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p> <span class=\"wp-caption-text\">APEX \/ MEGA<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Irwin and Carson impressed in week 2 with a sultry tango that scored 22 out of 30 on September 23, prompting speculation that he could make it all the way to the finale.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">After the show, Irwin spoke to <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eonline.com\/news\/1422936\/what-robert-irwin-is-looking-for-in-a-girlfriend\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:E! News;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \"><em>E! News<\/em><\/a> about his personal life, admitting he is still searching for \u201cthe American girl\u201d who could be his partner off the dance floor.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">\u201cMy life is a whirlwind. It\u2019s an adventure. And I would love to be able to share that with someone and to share those little moments,\u201d Irwin said.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Carson jokingly added that any potential suitors should apply through her direct messages, saying she would forward applications to his sister, <strong>Bindi Irwin<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Irwin also reflected on his late father, <strong>Steve Irwin<\/strong>, telling <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/people.com\/robert-irwin-wishes-dad-steve-was-here-to-watch-him-on-dwts-exclusive-11816013\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:People;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \"><em>People<\/em><\/a> that he hopes to honor him with every performance. \u201cI\u2019m doing this and I do what I do in life to make him proud,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/entertainment\/celebrity\/articles\/alec-baldwin-wife-hilaria-totally-172332419.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:Dancing with the Stars;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\"><em>Dancing with the Stars<\/em><\/a> airs Tuesdays at 8 p.m. ET on ABC and streams on Disney+.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><em> \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.yahoo.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Robert Irwin is quickly becoming the breakout star of Dancing with the Stars \u2014 and he\u2019s earning more than just praise from the judges. The 21-year-old wildlife conservationist has reportedly pocketed a significant paycheck during his first two weeks on the ABC competition. 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