I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! Australia host Robert Irwin has been in the public eye for his entire life, which has left many people curious about his relationship status.
So, does Robert Irwin have a girlfriend? He’s set the record straight.
“I don’t!” the 21-year-old told People in April 2025. “I’m single. It’s funny, I’m at this point in my life where I’m like, I’m so open to that, but I’m just waiting for the stars to align.”
He added, “Interestingly, my parents, my sister Bindi met her husband [Chandler Powell] here — everyone met here at our wildlife sanctuary,” adding, “In both instances, there were American tourists that were coming over and visiting the zoo. So I’m waiting. I’m waiting for that American tourist to come into the zoo and for it all to happen!”
Back in January, a source close to the Irwins told Woman’s Day that Robert had a ‘secret girlfriend’ and was waiting for his mother Terri’s approval before going public with an official announcement.
“The tick of approval from Terri is important but not imperative,” the source said at the time. “Robert knows that if this relationship is to work that it is better to have both Terri and Bindi on board before taking the relationship public.”
ROBERT IRWIN’S RELATIONSHIP HISTORY
Robert Irwin was previously in a relationship with Rorie Buckey, but the young couple announced their break-up on Instagram in February 2024.
“We wish to express the gratitude and respect we have for one another as we continue our journeys on different paths,” they said.
After the split, Irwin fans noticed Rorie, who’s the late Heath Ledger’s niece, had been “wiped” from Robert’s social media page.
Before Rorie, when he was 13, Robert sweetly fell in ‘puppy love’ over fellow wildlife lover 14-year-old Tess Poyner. It was rumoured the young couple met at the Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year awards in Adelaide.
Robert even invited her to stay with him for a week at Australia Zoo, just like Bindi did with Chandler in the early days of their romance.
And proud Robert couldn’t wait to play tour guide as he introduced Tess to the place he values most in all the world – and his favourite animals from green tree snakes to koalas, giraffes and water dragons.
“I had so much fun with the best photographer, herper and buggy driver on the planet! @robertirwinphotography Thank you so much for such an amazing week,” Tess cooed on Instagram, finishing off her message with a heart emoji.
Lovestruck Robert was quick to return the compliment, saying, “Thank you so much for such an awesome adventure. I had a great time!”
