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Robert Irwin<\/a><\/strong> just underwent a bold hair transformation by rocking a mustache in a new video\u2014and he left fans saying the same thing in the comments.<\/p>\n On Saturday, Jan. 3, the Dancing With the Stars<\/em> Season 34 winner,<\/a> 22, took to Instagram<\/a> and TikTok<\/a> with a video showing off his sudden style switch-up.<\/p>\n \ud83c\udfac <\/strong>SIGN UP for Parade\u2019s Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox<\/strong><\/a> \ud83c\udfac<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n “OK, so it has been a minute since I shaved,” the son<\/a> of Crocodile Hunter<\/em> stars Terri Irwin<\/a><\/strong> and the late Steve Irwin<\/a><\/strong> began the clip. “I’ve had, like, a week off filming, but I’m about to go back on set. So I’m going to take this opportunity to play a little prank<\/a> on the crew.”<\/p>\n Robert proceeded to shave his facial hair into a mini handlebar mustache, declaring, “This is perfect!” before laughing and singing the Top Gun<\/a><\/em> theme song while wearing aviator sunglasses. He then (hilariously) took on the personas of several other mustached characters.<\/p>\n “I feel like Benson Boone<\/a><\/strong>. I feel like I need to do a backflip,” Robert joked, singing a bit of his song, “Beautiful Things,” for good measure.<\/p>\n Related: Bindi Irwin\u2019s Emergency Surgery Removed More Than Just Her Appendix<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n “This is your captain speaking,” he said in another clip, transforming a mirror selfie into a photo of Blue Bloods<\/a><\/em> star Tom Selleck<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n After revealing his facial hair to the crew and his mother, they were stunned and clearly not fans of the new look. He also explained that he brought a razor to shave off the rest.<\/p>\n “Now I’ve got to get rid of it. I kind of want to keep it,” he admitted before turning to Terri and asking, “What do you think, Mum, should I keep it?”<\/p>\n Terri shook her head “no” while answering, “Definitely.”<\/p>\n To conclude the clip, Robert demanded, “Give me all the bacon<\/a> and eggs you have,” quoting Nick Offerman<\/a><\/strong>‘s Ron Swanson from Parks and Recreation<\/a><\/em>.<\/p>\n Related: <\/strong>Robert Irwin Goes Red Carpet Official With Lucky Lady: “It\u2019s a Big Step<\/strong>“<\/a><\/p>\n In the comments of his Instagram post, Teri replied, “Potential Ned Flanders vibes, referencing the mustached Simpsons<\/a><\/em> character.<\/p>\n On TikTok, some fans approved of Robert’s facial hair, with one writing, “The prank is that you look really hot?? \ud83d\ude2d,” and a second insisting, “I mean. Hear me out: maybe keep the \u2018stache.”<\/p>\n Another TikTok user shared, “The Ron Swanson reference is A+, sir,” as someone else echoed, “The Parks and Rec<\/em> reference is elite.”<\/p>\n “I love that he was cracking himself up after each impression \ud83e\udd23\ud83e\udd23,” a different follower pointed out.<\/p>\n “Not your mom trying to be supportive and real at the same time \ud83e\udd23,” another fan commented.<\/p>\n Meanwhile, plenty of others hoped Top Gun<\/em> would be in Robert’s future.<\/p>\n “It\u2019s giving firefighter\/Top Gun<\/em>, and I\u2019m here for it fully,” one wrote.<\/p>\n “Petition for Robert Irwin in the next Top Gun<\/em>!!” a second TikTok user exclaimed.<\/p>\n Someone else agreed, writing, “Robert should definitely be in the next Top Gun<\/em>! \ud83d\ude2d\ud83d\ude2d.”<\/p>\n Yet another fan commented, “The Top Gun<\/em> look is too good, I cackled. But you have the most supportive team cause they all were ready to support that look \ud83d\ude02.”<\/p>\n Next: Bindi Irwin Announces Move to the U.S. With Daughter Grace in Major “Life Update”<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n This story was originally published by Parade<\/a> on Jan 4, 2026, where it first appeared in the News<\/a> section. Add Parade as a Preferred Source by clicking here.<\/a><\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n