After delivering one of the most unforgettable performances of the season, Robert Irwin and Witney Carson are back in the spotlight — but this time, it’s not for a polished routine. Instead, fans are losing it over a brand-new blooper reel that shows the duo’s hilarious backstage struggles.
The video, which has already started going viral, captures Robert attempting his now-iconic shirt-pulling move during rehearsals. What followed was a comedy of errors no one expected. He tugged too early, pulled too hard, and at one point, managed to trip over his own feet in spectacular fashion.
In one particularly funny moment, Robert fell flat on the floor mid-practice, sending Witney into uncontrollable laughter. She was doubled over, gasping for breath, as Robert jokingly threw his hands up in defeat. Their natural chemistry and ability to laugh through mistakes instantly won the internet over.
Fans flooded the comments, praising the candid footage. “This is gold,” one fan wrote. “He kills it on stage, but seeing him like this makes him even more lovable.” Another chimed in, “Perfection on the dance floor, comedy off of it — Robert is giving us everything.”
The clip is spreading fast across TikTok, Instagram, and Twitter, racking up hundreds of thousands of views within hours. Viewers are calling it “refreshing” and “the best thing DWTS has released all season.” Many admitted they’ve rewatched it over and over just to laugh again.
What makes the reel even more special is how it contrasts with Robert’s confident performances. On stage, he’s powerful, polished, and electrifying — but behind the scenes, he’s goofy, human, and completely unafraid to poke fun at himself. That balance has made him one of the most relatable stars of the season.
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Insiders say the show plans to release even more blooper content as the competition heats up, and if this first video is any indication, fans are in for plenty of laughs. Witney herself even reposted the clip with the caption: “This is our real rehearsal footage 😂 #nailedit.”
For Robert, the viral moment is proof that his charm goes far beyond the glittering stage. Whether he’s wowing with perfect moves or tripping over his own shirt, he has America completely hooked.
One fan summed it up best: “Robert Irwin doesn’t just dance. He entertains. And even when he messes up, he’s still a star.”
