Fans are in stitches after Robert Irwin made a hilarious confession about his toughest week yet on Dancing With the Stars. The 20-year-old wildlife conservationist, best known for following in his late father Steve Irwin’s footsteps, revealed that rehearsals have been more brutal than anything he’s ever faced in the wild. But surprisingly, it wasn’t the dancing itself that nearly broke him — it was his partner Witney Carson’s “scary mom voice.”
In a candid interview, Robert admitted that this week’s rehearsals pushed him to his absolute limit. “It’s been the hardest week so far, no question,” he shared. “I thought wrangling crocodiles was tough — but this was a whole new level.” The young star joked that by the end of each day, he could barely move, and every muscle in his body was begging for mercy.
But despite the physical toll, Robert says what really kept him on his toes was not the choreography — it was Witney’s no-nonsense attitude when the cameras weren’t rolling. “When she switches into full teacher mode, you just do what you’re told,” he laughed. “It’s that scary mom voice — you can’t argue with it!”
Fans couldn’t get enough of his honesty, flooding social media with laughing emojis and supportive comments. Many praised Robert for his humility and humor, while others applauded Witney for keeping him focused. “Witney’s scary mom voice is exactly what he needs!” one fan joked. “She’s the real MVP of this partnership.”
Witney Carson, a Dancing With the Stars veteran and mirrorball champion, took the teasing in stride. In a lighthearted response, she reposted Robert’s comments with a laughing emoji, writing, “You have no idea how scary it can get!” Her post only fueled fans’ amusement — and admiration for their growing friendship.
Despite the exhaustion, Robert insists that every moment of struggle has been worth it. “It’s one of the most challenging things I’ve ever done,” he said, “but it’s also one of the most rewarding. We’ve grown so much as a team, and I’m learning things about myself I never expected.”
He went on to praise Witney for her patience and support, describing her as “an incredible teacher and an even better friend.” Their partnership, he added, has only grown stronger through the chaos of long rehearsals and last-minute adjustments.
Viewers have taken notice of that chemistry on the dance floor. Each week, the pair continues to impress both the judges and audiences with routines full of heart, humor, and energy. “You can see how much they trust each other,” one viewer commented online. “It’s not just about the steps — it’s about connection.”
As the competition heats up, Robert remains focused on improving and pushing through the pressure. “I’m just taking it one day at a time,” he said. “If we can keep making people smile and laugh along the way, then it’s all worth it.”
And judging by the laughter that followed his latest confession, Robert Irwin has already succeeded — both as a dancer in progress and as one of Dancing With the Stars’ most lovable contestants yet.
