Robert Irwin<\/strong>, who is currently competing for the Len Goodman Mirrorball Trophy on this season of Dancing With the Stars, has lived his entire life in the public eye<\/a>.<\/p>\n The Australian conservationist, 21, spoke to the New York Times<\/a> in an interview published Sunday, November 23, about what it\u2019s like being part of the famous Irwin family.<\/p>\n \u201cI never change what I say, what I do, who I am one bit, wherever I am,\u201d said Robert, who was 2 years old when his famous father, Steve Irwin<\/strong><\/a>, died from an injury caused by a stingray.<\/p>\n \u201cIt\u2019s just me,\u201d Robert added, \u201cand I stand by who I am.\u201d<\/p>\n Robert Irwin\/ Instagram<\/span><\/p>\n When it comes to relationships and dating<\/a> as a public figure, the I\u2019m a Celebrity\u2026Get Me Out of Here co-host simply said, \u201cHoly moly, that\u2019s so challenging to navigate,\u201d especially when \u201canything you do will be on TikTok<\/a> the next day.\u201d<\/p>\n Robert was previously linked to Rorie Buckey<\/strong>, the niece of late actor Heath Ledger<\/strong>, but told People<\/a> earlier this year that he is single. \u201cIt\u2019s funny,\u201d he told the publication in April, \u201cI\u2019m at this point in my life where I\u2019m like, I\u2019m so open to that, but I\u2019m just waiting for the stars to align.\u201d<\/p>\n Even though he shared minimal details with the Times about his dating life, he did tell the publication that he\u2019s not one to hide his emotions<\/a>.<\/p>\n \u201cI strongly believe that life is too short not to wear your heart on your sleeve<\/a>,\u201d he said. \u201cWhen you lose someone important early on, it reaffirms the fact that life is so fleeting. You owe it to yourself to find your passion and to pursue it.\u201d<\/p>\n Steven Bergman\/AFF-USA.com \/ MEGA<\/span><\/p>\n While Robert currently has no romantic ties, his sister, Bindi Irwin<\/strong><\/a>, has been married to Chandler Powell<\/strong> since March 25, 2020. One year later, on the couple\u2019s first wedding anniversary, Bindi gave birth to their daughter, Grace Warrior Irwin Powell<\/strong>.<\/p>\n \u201cInterestingly, my parents [Steve and mom Terri Irwin<\/strong>], my sister Bindi met her husband here \u2014 everyone met here at our wildlife sanctuary,\u201d he previously told People, adding that he\u2019s \u201cwaiting for that American tourist to come into the zoo and for it all to happen!\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cI look at the couple goals in my life,\u201d he said. \u201cI look at when my brother-in-law Chandler and my sister Bindi met, it was just meant to be. And when my mom and dad met, it was this crazy serendipitous, amazing moment that just was a fluke.\u201d<\/p>\n This story Robert Irwin Reveals What It\u2019s Like Dating in the Public Eye: \u2018Holy Moly\u2019<\/a> first appeared on Star<\/i><\/a>. Add Star<\/i> as a Preferred Source by clicking here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.yahoo.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Robert Irwin, who is currently competing for the Len Goodman Mirrorball Trophy on this season of Dancing With the Stars, has lived his entire life in the public eye. 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