{"id":18174,"date":"2025-11-25T04:24:17","date_gmt":"2025-11-25T08:24:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/dwts-finale-tonight-robert-irwin-favored-to-win-mirror-ball-trophy-tonight-at-8-pm-et\/"},"modified":"2025-11-25T04:24:42","modified_gmt":"2025-11-25T08:24:42","slug":"33752-dwts-finale-tonight-robert-irwin-favored-to-win-mirror-ball-trophy-tonight-at-8","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/33752-dwts-finale-tonight-robert-irwin-favored-to-win-mirror-ball-trophy-tonight-at-8\/","title":{"rendered":"DWTS finale tonight: Robert Irwin favored to win mirror ball trophy tonight at 8 PM ET"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style='font-size: 1.1em;font-weight: 500;line-height: 1.6'>Tonight&#8217;s the night. <b>Robert Irwin<\/b> is heavily favored to win the <b>Dancing With the Stars<\/b> Season <b>34<\/b> finale at <b>8 PM ET<\/b> on <b>ABC<\/b>. The wildlife conservationist has dominated the competition with <b>90% odds<\/b> according to major betting outlets. His sister <b>Bindi Irwin<\/b> won the Mirror Ball Trophy on Season <b>21<\/b> back in <b>2015<\/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> boasts <b>91% win probability<\/b> heading into finale<\/li>\n<li>Finale airs <b>November 25, 2025<\/b> for <b>3 hours<\/b> starting at <b>8 PM ET<\/b><\/li>\n<li>Only <b>5 finalists<\/b> remain competing for the <b>Len Goodman Mirror Ball Trophy<\/b><\/li>\n<li><b>Witney Carson<\/b>, his pro partner, has won the Mirror Ball before<\/li>\n<li>Robert earned perfect <b>30\/30 scores<\/b> during Prince Night semifinals<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h2>What Happened This Season<\/h2>\n<p>The <b>21-year-old<\/b> wildlife TV personality shocked everyone with his rapid improvement. He started strong but really caught fire in recent weeks. His <b>Prince Night performance<\/b> was absolutely electric, earning him a <b>combined score of 59 out of 60<\/b> points across two dances. Judges awarded him perfect <b>30\/30 scores<\/b> from <b>Bruno Tonioli<\/b> and <b>Carrie Ann Inaba<\/b>.<\/p>\n<p>Plus, he&#8217;s shown genuine chemistry with partner <b>Witney Carson<\/b> throughout the competition. Their energy on stage feels authentic and powerful. Fans have connected with his journey. He wasn&#8217;t a dancer when started. But he&#8217;s progressed into one of the best performers this season.<\/p>\n<p>So what&#8217;s the big deal? Simple. <b>Robert represents the Irwin family legacy<\/b> on the dance floor. His sister <b>Bindi<\/b> made history back in <b>2015<\/b> when she won Season <b>21<\/b> with partner <b>Derek Hough<\/b>. Now her brother has a real shot. The family is watching closely tonight.<\/p>\n<h2>Why His Odds Keep Rising<\/h2>\n<p><b>Gold Derby<\/b> reports his win probability has surged from <b>52%<\/b> just one week ago to <b>74%<\/b> currently. Think about that jump. Other outlets like <b>Oddschecker<\/b> show him at <b>91% odds<\/b>. The betting markets don&#8217;t lie. People are putting money behind <b>Robert<\/b>.<\/p>\n<p>His consistency matters tremendously. He scores high nearly every week. Even when he stumbles, he bounces back stronger. <b>Witney Carson<\/b> is an excellent choreographer and guide. She knows how to bring out the best performances. Her track record speaks volumes.<\/p>\n<p>And here&#8217;s the thing\u2014fan support runs deep with the Irwin name. Audiences adore <b>Robert&#8217;s<\/b> personality and genuine humility. He doesn&#8217;t act cocky or entitled. Instead, he brings gratitude and respect to every performance. That authenticity resonates.<\/p>\n<h2>Who&#8217;s Still In It<\/h2>\n<p>Four other couples will battle for the trophy tonight. Let&#8217;s break down the competition.<\/p>\n<table style='width: 100%;border-collapse: collapse;margin: 20px 0'>\n<thead>\n<tr style='background-color: #f0f0f0'>\n<th style='border: 1px solid #ddd;padding: 12px;text-align: left'><b>Finalist<\/b><\/th>\n<th style='border: 1px solid #ddd;padding: 12px;text-align: left'><b>Pro Partner<\/b><\/th>\n<th style='border: 1px solid #ddd;padding: 12px;text-align: left'><b>Win Odds<\/b><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style='border: 1px solid #ddd;padding: 12px'><b>Robert Irwin<\/b><\/td>\n<td style='border: 1px solid #ddd;padding: 12px'><b>Witney Carson<\/b><\/td>\n<td style='border: 1px solid #ddd;padding: 12px'>Favorite (+122)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style='border: 1px solid #ddd;padding: 12px'><b>Jordan Chiles<\/b><\/td>\n<td style='border: 1px solid #ddd;padding: 12px'><b>Ezra Sosa<\/b><\/td>\n<td style='border: 1px solid #ddd;padding: 12px'>Strong contender<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style='border: 1px solid #ddd;padding: 12px'><b>Alix Earle<\/b><\/td>\n<td style='border: 1px solid #ddd;padding: 12px'><b>Valentin Chmerkovskiy<\/b><\/td>\n<td style='border: 1px solid #ddd;padding: 12px'>Strong contender<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style='border: 1px solid #ddd;padding: 12px'><b>Dylan Efron<\/b><\/td>\n<td style='border: 1px solid #ddd;padding: 12px'><b>Daniella Karagach<\/b><\/td>\n<td style='border: 1px solid #ddd;padding: 12px'>Underdog<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style='border: 1px solid #ddd;padding: 12px'><b>Elaine Hendrix<\/b><\/td>\n<td style='border: 1px solid #ddd;padding: 12px'><b>Alan Bersten<\/b><\/td>\n<td style='border: 1px solid #ddd;padding: 12px'>Underdog<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>Each couple brings something special to the stage tonight. But honestly, the momentum clearly belongs to <b>Robert<\/b>. His trajectory is undeniable.<\/p>\n<h2>What Happens Tonight<\/h2>\n<p>Each finalist performs three dance routines. First comes a <b>judges&#8217; choice dance<\/b> selected by the judging panel. Then an <b>instant dance<\/b> gets revealed during the show. Finally, a <b>freestyle routine<\/b> shows off their best moves.<\/p>\n<p>The format spans <b>three hours total<\/b> from <b>8 PM ET to 11 PM ET<\/b>. That&#8217;s prime time TV for a major event. Expect emotional moments, incredible performances, and plenty of drama. The judges\u2014<b>Len Goodman<\/b>, <b>Bruno Tonioli<\/b>, <b>Carrie Ann Inaba<\/b>, and <b>Derek Hough<\/b>\u2014will score each dance. Combined audience voting determines the winner.<\/p>\n<p>Here&#8217;s what&#8217;s interesting. <b>ABC<\/b> and <b>Disney+<\/b> are both streaming the event live. Fans can tune in through multiple channels. Plus the show traditionally gets huge ratings. Millions will watch tonight.<\/p>\n<h2>Is This Really Over?<\/h2>\n<p>Not quite. While <b>Robert Irwin&#8217;s<\/b> odds look incredible, anything can happen live on television. The other finalists aren&#8217;t pushovers. <b>Jordan Chiles<\/b> is an accomplished athlete. <b>Alix Earle<\/b> has shown remarkable growth. <b>Dylan Efron<\/b> brings star power. Even dark horses can deliver stunning performances.<\/p>\n<p>But let&#8217;s be real\u2014<b>Robert<\/b> enters with massive momentum. His consistency, fan support, and genuine personality give him a clear edge. Plus having <b>Witney Carson<\/b> as his partner is huge. She knows what it takes to win.<\/p>\n<p>So mark your calendar for <b>8 PM ET tonight on ABC<\/b>. The <b>Len Goodman Mirror Ball Trophy<\/b> is waiting. Will <b>Robert Irwin<\/b> become the second member of his family to claim the title? We&#8217;ll find out in just a few hours.<\/p>\n<h3>Sources<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><b>ABC News<\/b> &#8211; Season 34 finale coverage and format details<\/li>\n<li><b>Oddschecker<\/b> &#8211; Live betting odds and probability updates<\/li>\n<li><b>Forbes<\/b> &#8211; Finale songs and dances breakdown<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":18,"featured_media":18173,"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\":\"Bindi Irwin\",\"image\":\"https:\/\/image.tmdb.org\/t\/p\/w500\/i4MHvUQPywtwqKrIC5TathoPoTE.jpg\",\"sameAs\":[\"https:\/\/www.themoviedb.org\/person\/137429\"]},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"name\":\"Witney 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