Robert Irwin DWTS Elimination Rumors Spark Fan Backlash

Robert Irwin is a popular competitor on Dancing with the Stars in Season 24. But, some critics slammed him on Tuesday night. Read on to find out why, and also see how the egg probably gets spread right across their faces right now.

A Perceived Elimination?

E! News took to Instagram on Tuesday and reported that a “Fan Favorite was eliminated” during the 20th Anniversary episode. Well, it’s a classic example as to why people really should read articles before commenting. Or, need to keep to the topic in the comments. Because right now, some folks might look a bit silly.

The reason they might feel a bit small is that someone slammed Robert Irwin. In fact, the E! News article itself noted that the person eliminated was Andy Richter. So, Robert and his partner Witney Carson are still in the running.

Egg On Faces?

In the comments section, some who saw the words “fan-favorite” seemed to assume it was Steve Irwin’s son who had been sent home. One of them opined, “I’m so sick of Robert using his dad’s death as a way to make people emotional and gain votes. Let it go already.. I lost my dad at 34 it sucks but stop already.”

Another sort of error came when someone else commented, “Bring back Tom and Samantha as hosts!!!” Actually, the elimination of Andy Richter came when Tom Bergeron sat on the panel as a guest appearance.

Who Went Through?

On Dancing with the Stars, “Alix Earle, Elaine Hendrix, Jordan Chiles, Dylan Efron, Whitney Leavitt and Robert Irwin remain for the semi-finals on Nov. 18.”

As for the criticism of Robert, a very different story came through when DWTS shared his performance on YouTube. You can see the dance further down in this article.

Other Opinions

Robert Irwin performed a very nice foxtrot on the Anniversary episode. In the comment section, many people praised him and how well he’s progressed. One follower opined:

FINALLY the score he s DESERVES… And Witney’s always choreographs the best. I really enjoyed the Foxtrot to “Footprints in the Sand” because it’s the same song Bindi Irwin danced to in the finals. Robert’s have turned into an incredibly, beautiful dancer…

Here are a few other reactions from fans:

• Absolutely perfect. Having Bindi come out at the end was a brilliant, heartwarming ending. And the footage of him and his dad. Wow! Not a dry eye here.

• Robert’s the most improved out of the 6 other team[s]. He’s has the heart of a champion, Go Robert.

A Famous Admirer 

Oh, and if you don’t know, Robert has a famous fan who called in during the November 11 DWTS show. It was Prince William, who admires his work in nature conservation.

What are your thoughts? Do you agree that anyone who slammed Robert on Instagram seemed a bit likely to get egg on their faces? Let us know in the comment section below, and come back here often for all your Dancing with the Stars cast news and updates.