"Robert Irwin’s Halloween Night DWTS Performance: A ‘Wild’ Tango That Left Judges Speechless!"
Robert Irwin is an undeniable fan favorite on “Dancing with the Stars” Season 34, and after Week 7’s Halloween Night performance, he is one step closer to winning the Mirrorball Tropy. Fans have been blown away by Irwin’s natural talent, charisma, and incredible personality, but what did they think of his Argentine Tango?
Robert Irwin’s Scores for His Halloween Dance
Irwin and his professional dance partner Witney Carson performed an Argentine Tango to “Sweet Dreams Are Made of This” by The Hampton String Quartet. Their performance was judged by Carrie Ann Inaba, Derek Hough, Bruno Tonioli, and a special guest judge: former pro and Mirrorball Trophy winner Cheryl Burke.
The pair earned an impressive 38 out of 40 for their performance. Finally the recognition Irwin deserves!
Photographs from Irwin’s dance were shared on the official “Dancing with the Stars” Instagram account, offering a glimpse of their stunning performance, costumes, and makeup. Fans are already obsessed with Irwin rocking black eyeliner!
The comment section also allowed fans to react to the judges’ scores and share their thoughts on Irwin’s routine. “TEN dancing!! TEN choreography!!” an excited fan shared. “My favorite DWTS couple,” another fan wrote.
“robert are you kidding me???? i didn’t think i could be more attracted to you,” a third commenter shared.
Other reactions include, “10 10 10 10! WHAT A DANCE!,” “His Best Dance,” and “That was insane!!!!!!”
Robert Irwin Teases His Argentine Tango
Fans were excited for Irwin’s performance before he even set foot on the ballroom stage because he shared a sneak peek of their makeup on Instagram. Irwin posted a video of himself and Carson in their spooky Halloween makeup. And yes, fans love him when he wears eyeliner!
In the caption, he encouraged fans to vote for them on tonight’s performance. “It’s Halloween night on Dancing with the Stars! To vote Text ROBERT to 21523 or head to the link in my bio! You can vote 10 times by text and online, voting starts 8pmET / 7p CT / 5p PT,” he wrote. “Remember voting starts early at 5pm on the west coast!”
The comment section was flooded with reactions from fans eager to see what the pair had in store. “WITNEY IS THE QUEEN OF HALLOWEEN CHOREOGRAPHY! CANT WAIT,” a comment reads. “I’m convinced that Robert’s positive energy overpowers any scary costume or makeup he could wear,” a second fan shared.
Other reactions include, “Is that eyeliner? Looking fabulous Robert,” “Whitney’s Halloween dances are legendary… I can’t wait to see what they do!!,” and “how does he look so sexy with eye liner on?”
‘Scrubs’ Reboot Sets ABC Release Date, ‘Will Trent’ Season 4 and ‘The Rookie’ Season 8 to Premiere in January
ABC has revealed its 2026 midseason schedule, which includes the highly-anticipated return of “Scrubs.” All original programming will stream the next day on Hulu following their linear premieres.
The reboot of the beloved sitcom will debut on Feb. 25 at 8 p.m. ET/PT with back-to-back episodes. As previously reported, original stars Zach Braff, Donald Faison, Sarah Chalke, Judy Reyes, and John C. McGinley will all return to the show, with a new cast that includes Vanessa Bayer and Joel Kim Booster. Fans can also see a (small) first-look at the new show above.
Elsewhere on the midseason schedule, Season 4 of “Will Trent” is set to premiere on Jan. 6, followed by the midseason premiere of “High Potential” and the Season 8 premiere of “The Rookie.” The fourth season premiere of “Will Trent” is directed by series star Ramón Rodríguez.
“America’s Funniest Home Videos” returns on Jan. 4, while comedies “Shifting Gears” and “Abbott Elementary” return with their midseason premieres on Jan. 7. “9-1-1,” “9-1-1: Nashville,” and “Grey’s Anatomy” all return on Jan. 8.
On the unscripted side, “Shark Tank” will be back on Jan. 7 after “Abbott Elementary.” “American Idol” will debut its 24th season overall on Jan. 26. This season of “American Idol” will mark the first time the series has taken the “Hollywood Week” to Nashville. Finally, “Celebrity Wheel of Fortune” and “20/20″ return to the schedule on Jan. 9, while the Ken Jennings-hosted “Celebrity Jeopardy!” returns for Season 4 on Feb. 27. The new season of “The Bachelorette” starring “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives'” Taylor Frankie Paul and hosted by Jesse Palmer kicks off on its new night, Sunday, March 22.
Not featured on the schedule is “RJ Decker” starring Scott Speedman, which was picked up to series at ABC in September. The show is still expected to debut in 2026, though an exact premiere date will be announced later.
Check out the full schedule below.
“Across ABC and its streaming home on Hulu, we have the best shows on television, from acclaimed dramas to standout comedies and unscripted hits,” said Craig Erwich, president of Disney Television Group. “Our midseason schedule underscores our ongoing commitment to delivering exceptional storytelling and engaging content to audiences wherever they choose to watch.”
