In the grand finale of DWTS Season 34, the 21-year-old wildlife advocate Robert Irwin and his pro partner Witney Carson claimed victory, lifting the coveted Len Goodman Mirrorball Trophy on November 25, 2025.
For Irwin, this win was more than just a dance-floor triumph — it tied him to family legacy. Exactly 10 years prior, his sister Bindi Irwin had won the same title, making this moment a full-circle milestone for the Irwin family.
The Season 34 finale was a dramatic showdown with five final couples — including popular faces such as influencer Alix Earle (with Val Chmerkovskiy), Olympic gymnast Jordan Chiles (with Ezra Sosa), actor Elaine Hendrix (with Alan Bersten), and Dylan Efron (with Daniella Karagach).
Over a tense three-hour finale, each couple performed three routines: a Judges’ Choice dance, an Instant-Dance challenge, and a freestyle. Despite a rib injury just hours before the show, Robert and Witney delivered emotionally charged performances — including a powerful quickstep and a flawless freestyle — ultimately earning the win on a combination of judges’ scores and audience votes.
Though their judges’ scores tied them for second place, public votes pushed them across the line — a reminder that in DWTS, fan support can be just as decisive as dance skill.
For Robert, the Mirrorball is more than a trophy. He described the win as “life-changing,” a tribute to his family — especially his late father — and a hopeful nod toward carrying on his family’s mission and values.
Witney Carson — now a two-time Mirrorball champion — expressed deep gratitude, calling the journey with Robert “incredible” and noting that she already felt victorious simply having him as a partner.
The 2025 finale of DWTS wasn’t just a dance competition — it was a touching chapter in an enduring family story. Robert Irwin’s win ties together legacy, emotion and raw audience support in one memorable night. With such a heartfelt victory, it’s clear the Mirrorball now carries more meaning than ever for him.