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Robert Irwin has fended off rumours about his love life, declaring himself to be 'vanilla' when it comes to romance.
The surprising revelation came as the 22-year-old Dancing With The Stars champ attended the Super Bowl over the weekend.
'I keep that side of my life pretty private, but everything's good, life's great,' an embarrassed Robert told Entertainment Tonight.
He also made fun of reports that he would star on the next edition of The Bachelor US.
'I feel like some of the rumours flying around during Dancing with the Stars — like, ''Robert’s gonna be the next Bachelor'' — I’m like, oh my goodness.'
Appearing to avoid any further scrutiny about his private life, Robert added: '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.'
Robert Irwin has fended off rumours about his love life, declaring himself to be 'vanilla' when it comes to romance
An embarrassed Robert told Entertainment Tonight on Sunday that he kept his personal life 'private' but teased that everything was 'great'. Pictured: He has previously been linked to American professional dancer Hailey Bills, 19
'When it comes to romance, I'm pretty vanilla.'
Elsewhere, Robert said he was excited to be a part of the Dancing With The Stars live show, which is set to travel across the US beginning this week.
Robert has been making the most of national fame in America amid his headline-making victory on the US version of Dancing With the Stars last year.
He has previously been linked to American professional dancer Hailey Bills, 19, and actress Xochitl Gomez, 19.
Xochitl and Robert danced together for the 20th anniversary of US DWTS – and viewers could not help but notice their 'chemistry' on screen as they delivered an impressive jive.
The Baby-Sitters Club star, who won Season 32 of the show in 2023, was a special guest on the episode, standing in for Robert's usual dance partner, Witney Carson.
Meanwhile, New Idea magazine recently claimed that Robert is looking for 'Miss right now' and not 'Miss right' – and is too busy 'playing' to find the one.
Robert is 'in no rush to settle down' and is keeping his options open, the magazine alleges.
It's certainly been a big 12 months for Robert, after winning the US version of Dancing with the Stars and a new season of I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! recently premiering.
There has also been reports that the Wildlife Warrior dated actress Xochitl Gomez, 19
Robert split with long–time sweetheart Rorie Buckey in February 2024. (Both pictured)
He still works at Australia Zoo, his family's Queensland-based conservation park, and carries on his late father Steve's conservation mission .
Robert split with long–time sweetheart Rorie Buckey in February 2024.
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