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Robert Irwin on Bachelor Rumors: "Never Say Never" But Prefers Wildlife

Robert Irwin has addressed swirling rumors that he could be the next star of 'The Bachelor,' stating "never say never" but emphasizing his true passion lies in wildlife conservation. The 22-year-old zookeeper and 'Dancing with the Stars' winner joked that his dating life is too "vanilla" for compelling television. He also spoke about the significant challenges of navigating romance under intense public scrutiny. Despite the speculation, Irwin remains committed to his authentic self and his work with animals.

Key Points: Robert Irwin Addresses Rumors of Being Next 'Bachelor' Star

  • Reacts to Bachelor rumors
  • Passion is wildlife conservation
  • Jokes about "vanilla" dating life
  • Discusses public dating challenges
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Robert Irwin says "never say never" to be next leading man in 'The Bachelor'

Robert Irwin reacts to speculation he could be the next 'Bachelor,' clarifying his true passion remains wildlife conservation over reality TV romance.

"Never say never. I'm in this realm right now where I'm like, 'never say never'. - Robert Irwin"

Washington DC, February 11

After his 'Dancing with the Stars' victory, Robert Irwin has addressed speculation that he could be the next leading man on 'The Bachelor', according to E! News.

The 22-year-old animal conservationist, who won the Mirrorball Trophy alongside partner Witney Carson during season 34 of the dance competition, reacted to the swirling rumours in an interview with Entertainment Tonight.

'The Bachelor' is a dating and relationship reality TV series that premiered on March 25, 2002, on ABC. For its first 25 seasons, the show was hosted by Chris Harrison.

"Never say never," Irwin said. "I'm in this realm right now where I'm like, 'never say never'," as quoted by E! News.

"Who knows," he added. "It's a strange world. Anything could happen."

Despite the buzz, Irwin was quick to clarify that his passion lies in wildlife conservation rather than reality-television romance, according to E! News.

"I feel like some of the rumours flying around during Dancing with the Stars like, 'Robert's gonna be the next Bachelor,'" he said. "I'm like, 'Oh my goodness.' I'm a zookeeper."

"I'm an animal conservationist. That's my thing. My world is very different from most of the things that are reported on about me," he emphasised.

Irwin also joked that his dating life may not be compelling enough for primetime television. "My life is a lot more boring than you might think," he shared. "It's exciting when it comes to animals. I mean, I'm jumping on crocs and I'm catching snakes and I'm rescuing koalas. But when it comes to that side of it, I'm pretty vanilla," according to E! News.

The Australian conservationist has previously spoken about the challenges of dating in the public eye. In an interview with The New York Times published November 23, Irwin described navigating romance under public scrutiny as "so challenging," noting that "anything you do will be on TikTok the next day."

Irwin, who was previously linked to Rorie Buckey until early 2024, said he remains authentic despite the attention.

"I never change what I say, what I do, who I am one bit, wherever I am," he said. "I have no persona to hide behind. It's just me, and I stand by who I am," according to E! News.

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Rohit P
Honestly, I don't get the hype around these Western dating shows. Our Indian matchmaking is so much more deep and family-oriented. But if he does it, maybe it will be less dramatic and more genuine? He seems like a decent guy.
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Aman W
His point about everything being on TikTok the next day is so true! The public scrutiny must be insane. In our culture, privacy in relationships is already a big deal, I can't imagine having cameras follow you. Respect for his authenticity.
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Sarah B
"Jumping on crocs and catching snakes" is his idea of boring? 😂 That's the most exciting "vanilla" I've ever heard of. It's refreshing to see a celebrity who prioritizes real work over fame. The world needs more conservationists.
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Karthik V
While I appreciate his dedication, part of me wishes he would do the show just for the entertainment! But seriously, his clarity is commendable. In our fast-paced world, knowing your 'thing' and sticking to it is a rare quality.
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Nisha Z
As an Indian viewer, I find these shows a bit shallow. But if someone with his values and global platform joined, it might bring a better message about relationships than just drama. Still, saving koalas is definitely a better use of his time!

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