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Robert Irwin is reportedly expanding his TV career with a gig as host of a Dancing With The Stars spin-off.
Industry insiders have confirmed that the 22-year-old Wildlife Warrior is currently filming his new reality show in Queensland.
The Disney/BBC production is called Dancing With The Stars - The Next Pro, and features hopefuls trying out for a role on the famed dance competition.
All the cast members are based in America and are competing for a spot as a professional dancer on DWTS US.
'It’s going to feel a little bit like Big Brother meets Dancing With The Stars,' an insider told Daily Mail.
'The dancers will be living together, training together and competing week by week while viewers get to see everything happening behind the scenes.'
Robert Irwin is reportedly expanding his TV career with a gig as host of a Dancing With The Stars spin-off
Industry insiders have confirmed that the 22-year-old Wildlife Warrior is currently filming his new reality show in Queensland . The Disney/ BBC production is called Dancing With The Stars - The Next Pro, and features hopefuls trying out for a role on the famed dance competition. Pictured with his DWTS partner Witney Carson
'Robert has become incredibly popular with American audiences,' the source added, explaining that it was Robert himself who pitched the idea for the dance competition spin-off to producers in the US.
Daily Mail understands that Robert only signed off as host shortly before filming began two weeks ago, with the blessing of his mother, Terri Irwin.
'Robert is thrilled, this is the perfect job for him,' the source said of the fan favourite's new career challenge.
They added that Robert and the producers have discussed filming segments at the Irwin family's Australia Zoo on Queensland's Sunshine Coast.
'Terri loves the idea that Robert can continue building his career while promoting Australia,' they said.
Another insider said that so far Terri has kept a low profile as filming of the show continues.
It is expected that Robert will be joined by his dance partner Witney Carson on the new series after the pair walked away winners on DWTS US in November.
'Witney is so excited to be working with Robert again,' a production source said.
'It’s going to feel a little bit like Big Brother meets Dancing With The Stars ,' an insider told Daily Mail
The contestants will be judged by Doctor Who actress Shirley Ballas and DWTS US veteran, Mark Ballas, who has won the dance competition three times.
It comes after an insider revealed to Daily Mail Australia that Terri Irwin, 61, 'ordered' Robert to stay close to home.
According to the source, the Irwin matriarch fears Robert may be lured to work in the US following his recent win on Dancing With the Stars.
'Terri has absolutely pulled the pin and said, "Enough. You're coming home,"' the said.
'She’s cut back his commitments and called him back to Australia Zoo.'
'She believes in structure, stability and routine, and mother knows best,' they added.
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