2 weeks Ago By Liz Calvario
“Dancing With the Stars” is officially returning for Season 34! On April 22, ABC confirmed the return of the dancing competition show, as well as revealed the first celebrity that will be vying for the Len Goodman Mirrorball Trophy. The first star to enter the ballroom for the upcoming season is none other than Robert Irwin, the son of the late Steve Irwin. “All I can say is, Crikey! Holy moly,” the 21-year-old conservationist and zookeeper said during video shared on the show’s Instagram story .
Irwin also happened to be shirtless and with a snake around his neck, which appeared to be a nod to his recent photo campaign for underwear brand Bonds . Julianne Hough and Alfonso Ribeiro return as hosts of “DWTS,” with Carrie Ann Inaba, Bruno Tonioli and Derek Hough as judges. The full cast and their pro dancing partners will be announced at a later date.
Season 33 saw former Bachelor Joey Graziadei and pro Jenna Johnson take first place , while fan-favorite rugby player and Olympian Ilona Maher and Alan Bersten came in second. TODAY.com will be updating this article as more celebrities are announced.
Who is competing in Season 34 of 'DWTS'? Robert Irwin Robert Irwin is the first celebrity to be announced for Season 34 of “DWTS.” The 21-year-old is a wildlife conversationist, known for his ties to the Australian Zoo and keeping his late father Steve Irwin’s legacy alive. Robert Irwin is also following in his sister Bindi Irwin’s footsteps.
Bindi Irwin competed and won Season 21 of “DWTS” in 2015. Her partner was Derek Hough..
