His I’m a celebrity… Get me out of here! hosting debut was a ratings success and a hit with fans.
But Robert Irwin still took time to reach out to family on Monday, posting a sweet tribute to niece Grace Warrior on her third birthday.
Robert, 20, shared a series of birthday photos with Grace taken before heading to the jungle, including one of him helping the toddler ride her new scooter.
The caption read, “Congratulations, Grace! I can’t believe you’re three, so lucky to be your uncle.’
The post comes in the wake of the ratings success for Robert’s TV hosting debut.
Despite his recent TV hosting duties, Robert Irwin still took time to check in with family on Monday and post a sweet tribute to niece Grace Warrior on her third birthday. (L-R: Chandler Powell, Grace, Bindi Irwin, Terri Irwin and Robert)
The post comes in the wake of the ratings success for Robert’s TV hosting debut
Sunday night’s premiere of IAC attracted 806,000 viewers, just behind the penultimate episode of Australian Idol, which attracted 891,000 pairs of eyes.
Topping the evening’s ratings was Married At First Sight, which was watched by 1,648,000 viewers.
The Wildlife Warrior was also a big hit with fans when he co-hosted with veteran Julia Morris.
‘Robert Irwin, what an absolute natural talent. If they had tried, they couldn’t have found a better replacement. Looking forward to this season,” someone wrote on X.
“I like Robert Irwin as a host; he’s a smooth transition from (former host Dr. Chris Brown),” said another excited fan.
“Look, I’m not going to lie, I was very skeptical that Robert would fill the void of Dr. Chris could fill in, but he did a great job. I think he’ll fit in really well,” said another.
It’s official – Robert Irwin (pictured) is a big hit with fans of I’m A Celebrit… Get Me Out Of Here! Australia
The Wildlife Warrior made his debut on Sunday’s episode of the reality show alongside Julia Morris (right) and social media users went wild for him
‘Can’t say enough nice things about the wonderful hosts Julia and Robert. I love this already!’ another wrote.
“The bottom line tonight is that Robert is as delightful as expected,” said another person watching at home.
‘I also want to participate in a Negroni Sbagliato with Robert. He has been such a good addition to the show,” one person wrote.
“Okkkk, Robert was made to host this show,” another praised.
Meanwhile, Robert has been crowned Australia’s hottest TV talent amid his impressive success as a top presenter.
‘Robert Irwin, what an absolute natural talent. If they had tried, they couldn’t have found a better replacement. Looking forward to this season,” someone wrote on X
The zookeeper beat some of Australia’s biggest names to be named the country’s most popular television personality of 2024.
Despite being a relative newcomer to Australian screens, he impressively knocked comedy veteran Hamish Blake from the number one spot in the Australian Talent Index’s 2024 Top Talent Report.
In his very first appearance on the list, he also defeated household names such as Andy Lee, Dr Chris Brown, Sunrise’s Natalie Barr and Sophie Monk in a landslide win.