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The <b>21-year-old<\/b> wildlife conservationist and partner <b>Witney Carson<\/b> earned the show&#8217;s first <b>perfect 40<\/b> on <b>November 11, 2025<\/b>. Their emotional foxtrot dedicated to his late father <b>Steve Irwin<\/b> brought judges and audiences to tears. The season finale approaches on <b>November 25<\/b>.<\/p>\n<div style='background-color: #f8f9fa;border-left: 4px solid #e74c3c;padding: 15px;margin: 20px 0'>\n<p style='margin: 0;font-weight: 600'>\ud83d\udd25 Quick Facts:<\/p>\n<ul style='margin: 10px 0 0 0;padding-left: 20px'>\n<li><b>Robert Irwin<\/b> and <b>Witney Carson<\/b> earned first <b>perfect 40\/40<\/b> of season<\/li>\n<li>Performed foxtrot to <b>&#8220;Footprints in the Sand&#8221;<\/b> by <b>Leona Lewis<\/b><\/li>\n<li>Dance dedicated to late father <b>Steve Irwin<\/b>, inspired by sister <b>Bindi&#8217;s<\/b> winning performance<\/li>\n<li>All <b>four judges<\/b> gave them <b>tens<\/b>, including guest judge<\/li>\n<li><b>Season 34 finale<\/b> airs <b>November 25<\/b> on <b>ABC<\/b> and <b>Disney+<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Historic Perfect Score Marks Season Turning Point<\/h2>\n<p><b>Robert Irwin<\/b> broke through to perfect scoring during the special <b>20th anniversary episode<\/b>. The dance was unlike anything on previous weeks. His partner <b>Witney Carson<\/b> floated him smoothly across the ballroom. The routine featured <b>footwork, turns,<\/b> and emotional storytelling throughout.<\/p>\n<p>Judge <b>Carrie Ann Inaba<\/b> called the routine &#8220;so powerful and profound.&#8221; All <b>four judges<\/b> remained unified on their scores. Each one held up a card displaying <b>10<\/b>. The combined total became <b>40 out of 40<\/b>. This marked the very first perfect score of the entire season.<\/p>\n<blockquote style='border-left: 4px solid #3498db;padding-left: 20px;margin: 20px 0;font-style: italic;color: #555'>\n<p>&#8220;There&#8217;s a lot of weight,&#8221; <b>Robert<\/b> said during his package, &#8220;because I really want it to be our best dance yet.&#8221;<\/p>\n<footer style='margin-top: 10px;font-style: normal;font-size: 0.9em'>\u2014 <b>Robert Irwin<\/b>, on DWTS Season 34<\/footer>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Earlier weeks showed competitors coming close but missing perfection. One contestant came just <b>one point<\/b> short. Guest judges nearly granted perfect scores. Robert&#8217;s <b>40\/40<\/b> ended the waiting for true perfection.<\/p>\n<h2>Emotional Tribute to Steve Irwin Brings Cast to Tears<\/h2>\n<p>The dance meant everything to <b>Robert<\/b>. He inspired his routine on his sister <b>Bindi&#8217;s<\/b> championship performance in <b>2015<\/b>. That dance also honored their father. The moment became cyclical and deeply personal.<\/p>\n<p>Midway through the foxtrot, <b>Bindi Irwin<\/b> herself appeared on stage. She danced briefly with her brother. The moment proved transformative for everyone watching. Then footage played showing both kids with their father, <b>Steve Irwin<\/b>.<\/p>\n<p>The surprise triggered an emotional reaction from <b>Robert<\/b>. He dropped to his knees as tears streamed down. Both <b>Bindi<\/b> and <b>Witney<\/b> rushed to comfort him. The ballroom filled with emotion. Audiences at home witnessed a raw, genuine moment of grief and love.<\/p>\n<h2>Season 34 Performance Scorecard and Standings<\/h2>\n<p>The <b>20th birthday party<\/b> episode included <b>seven<\/b> remaining competitors performing. Each danced twice during the extended show. The night showcased various dance styles and themes.<\/p>\n<table style='width: 100%;border-collapse: collapse;margin: 20px 0;border: 1px solid #ddd'>\n<tr style='background-color: #f9f9f9'>\n<th style='text-align: left;padding: 12px;border-bottom: 2px solid #333'>Celebrity &amp; Professional<\/th>\n<th style='text-align: center;padding: 12px;border-bottom: 2px solid #333'>Total Score<\/th>\n<th style='text-align: center;padding: 12px;border-bottom: 2px solid #333'>Status<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style='padding: 12px;border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd'><b>Robert Irwin<\/b> &amp; <b>Witney Carson<\/b><\/td>\n<td style='text-align: center;padding: 12px;border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd'>40\/40<\/td>\n<td style='text-align: center;padding: 12px;border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd'>PERFECT<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style='padding: 12px;border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd'><b>Elaine Hendrix<\/b> &amp; <b>Alan Bersten<\/b><\/td>\n<td style='text-align: center;padding: 12px;border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd'>36\/40<\/td>\n<td style='text-align: center;padding: 12px;border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd'>Strong<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style='padding: 12px;border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd'><b>Andy Richter<\/b> &amp; <b>Emma Slater<\/b><\/td>\n<td style='text-align: center;padding: 12px;border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd'>29\/40<\/td>\n<td style='text-align: center;padding: 12px;border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd'>At Risk<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<p>The show continues building toward the highly anticipated two-hour finale. Judges provided detailed feedback on technique, emotion, and entertainment value. The competition intensifies with each episode.<\/p>\n<h2>When and Where to Watch the DWTS Season 34 Finale<\/h2>\n<p>The big finish comes soon. <b>Season 34<\/b> finale airs on <b>Tuesday, November 25, 2025<\/b> at <b>8 PM ET<\/b>. The three-hour broadcast will crown the <b>Mirrorball Trophy<\/b> winner here.<\/p>\n<p>You can watch live on <b>ABC<\/b> or stream simultaneously on <b>Disney+<\/b>. Episodes appear on <b>Hulu<\/b> the next day. The live voting component means viewers directly influence who wins. Two weeks separate us from the crowning moment.<\/p>\n<ul style='margin: 15px 0 20px 20px'>\n<li>Watch live: <b>ABC<\/b> or <b>Disney+<\/b> on <b>November 25<\/b> at <b>8 PM ET<\/b><\/li>\n<li>Stream next day: <b>Hulu<\/b> (for cable subscribers) or <b>Disney+ Bundle<\/b> members<\/li>\n<li>Cable-free options: <b>Fubo<\/b>, <b>DirecTV<\/b>, or <b>Sling<\/b> with trials available<\/li>\n<li>Duration: <b>Three hours<\/b> for the season finale special<\/li>\n<li>Finale theme: No designated dance theme for the championship round<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Will RobertIrwin Win the Mirrorball Trophy?<\/h2>\n<p>Momentum clearly favors <b>Robert Irwin<\/b> heading into the finale. The perfect score provides immense confidence. His consistency throughout the season impressed judges. The deeply personal nature of his performances resonates with audiences.<\/p>\n<p>However, competition remains fierce. Other contestants have delivered strong performances throughout the season. Voting dynamics always surprise viewers. Previous winners showed that technical perfection isn&#8217;t guaranteed victory.<\/p>\n<p>His sister <b>Bindi<\/b> won her season, earning a <b>Mirrorball of her own<\/b>. Family legacy hangs in the balance. The Irwin family has deep roots in the show&#8217;s history. Whether <b>Robert<\/b> joins his sister as champion depends on final performances and viewer voting combined.<\/p>\n<h3>The Irwin Family Connection<\/h3>\n<p><b>Bindi Irwin<\/b> won <b>Season 21<\/b> in <b>2015<\/b> with her partner <b>Mark Ballas<\/b>. That victory remains one of the show&#8217;s most celebrated moments. Her father&#8217;s spirit permeated every dance that season.<\/p>\n<p><b>Robert&#8217;s<\/b> journey adds another chapter to this legacy. The <b>21-year-old<\/b> carries his father&#8217;s adventurous spirit into ballroom dancing. His emotional honesty sets him apart from other competitors.<\/p>\n<h2>Sources<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Just Jared<\/b> &#8211; Reported <b>Robert Irwin<\/b> and <b>Witney Carson<\/b>&#8216;s first perfect score<\/li>\n<li><b>Vulture<\/b> &#8211; Covered emotional tribute dance to <b>Steve Irwin<\/b><\/li>\n<li><b>Entertainment Weekly<\/b> &#8211; Season <b>34<\/b> updates and score breakdowns<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":19,"featured_media":15505,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"schema_org_data":"{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"name\":\"Robert Irwin\",\"sameAs\":[\"https:\/\/www.themoviedb.org\/person\/2170934\"]},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"name\":\"Witney Carson\",\"image\":\"https:\/\/image.tmdb.org\/t\/p\/w500\/uGDLhJPeZtWRBHKy66xpUbDYrKW.jpg\",\"sameAs\":[\"https:\/\/www.themoviedb.org\/person\/1504623\"]},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"name\":\"Steve Irwin\",\"sameAs\":[\"https:\/\/www.themoviedb.org\/person\/3773924\"]},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"name\":\"Bindi Irwin\",\"image\":\"https:\/\/image.tmdb.org\/t\/p\/w500\/i4MHvUQPywtwqKrIC5TathoPoTE.jpg\",\"sameAs\":[\"https:\/\/www.themoviedb.org\/person\/137429\"]},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"name\":\"Carrie Ann Inaba\",\"image\":\"https:\/\/image.tmdb.org\/t\/p\/w500\/xlwuiUULVp4DaPtuNyn7axbinm3.jpg\",\"sameAs\":[\"https:\/\/www.themoviedb.org\/person\/14391\"]},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"name\":\"Elaine Hendrix\",\"image\":\"https:\/\/image.tmdb.org\/t\/p\/w500\/ajnxlCCO0IYQeaL2KOJwjFWkFG0.jpg\",\"sameAs\":[\"https:\/\/www.themoviedb.org\/person\/55422\"]},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"name\":\"Alan Bersten\",\"sameAs\":[\"https:\/\/www.themoviedb.org\/person\/5707968\"]},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"name\":\"Andy Richter\",\"image\":\"https:\/\/image.tmdb.org\/t\/p\/w500\/qazhLkyKOsPmdOQSaUWWbbUjs9q.jpg\",\"sameAs\":[\"https:\/\/www.themoviedb.org\/person\/28637\"]},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"name\":\"Emma Slater\",\"sameAs\":[\"https:\/\/www.themoviedb.org\/person\/2011823\"]},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"name\":\"Mark Ballas\",\"image\":\"https:\/\/image.tmdb.org\/t\/p\/w500\/13ipW2SMH8Dr0fFaOZWspHcgqMH.jpg\",\"sameAs\":[\"https:\/\/www.themoviedb.org\/person\/1232615\"]},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"name\":\"Leona Lewis\",\"image\":\"https:\/\/image.tmdb.org\/t\/p\/w500\/cCgs7rAMbCA7AG7YNGnI6KmQoVD.jpg\",\"sameAs\":[\"https:\/\/www.themoviedb.org\/person\/216710\"]},{\"@type\":\"TVSeries\",\"name\":\"Dancing with the Stars\",\"image\":\"https:\/\/image.tmdb.org\/t\/p\/w500\/5ropLAggzraCNoT6QPltb9lxeP3.jpg\",\"dateCreated\":\"2005-06-01\",\"aggregateRating\":{\"@type\":\"AggregateRating\",\"ratingValue\":6,\"bestRating\":\"10\",\"ratingCount\":120},\"description\":\"The competition sees celebrities perform choreographed dance routines which are judged by a panel of renowned ballroom experts and voted on by viewers. 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