Robert Irwin’s Perfect Foxtrot on Dancing with the Stars
In Week 9 of “Dancing with the Stars” Season 34, fan favorite Robert Irwin performed a memorable Foxtrot with professional dancer Witney Carson. Their routine was set to “Footprints in the Sand” by Leona Lewis and quickly became one of the standout performances of the season.
Judges and Scores
The judging panel for the night included Carrie Ann Inaba, Derek Hough, and Bruno Tonioli. A special guest judge, former DWTS host Tom Bergeron, returned for the show’s 20th Birthday Party celebration episode. Together, they awarded Irwin and Carson a perfect score of 40 out of 40 — the first of the season.
Fan Reactions
Following the performance, the official “Dancing with the Stars” Instagram account shared photos of the pair with an emotional tribute caption.
Robert and Witney have left footprints in our heart with their beautiful Foxtrot tribute to his father. #DWTS20 #DWTS
The comment section quickly filled with praise. Fans celebrated Irwin’s long-awaited perfect score, admiring both his dancing ability and Carson’s elegant choreography. Many expressed their joy and relief after weeks of hoping for this moment.
I will never emotionally recover from this.
Summary
Robert Irwin and Witney Carson’s Foxtrot captivated judges and fans alike, earning the first perfect 40 of the season and heartfelt reactions from viewers.