Wildlife conservationist and television personality Robert Irwin has sent his fanbase into a delighted frenzy with a significant change to his appearance, moving away from his signature clean-cut look.
From Moustache to Full Beard: A Style Evolution
The 22-year-old son of the late Steve Irwin first teased a new style over the weekend, debuting a moustache on his Instagram. However, by Wednesday, he had revealed an even more dramatic transformation. In a new social media post, Irwin showcased a fuller beard, a departure from his usually smooth visage.
The reaction from followers, particularly female fans, was immediate and overwhelmingly positive. The comment section erupted with praise, with one enthusiast declaring a 'Beard alert'. Another strongly advised him to 'Keep the beard', while a third complimented the 'five o’clock shadow', noting it made him look more mature. The admiration wasn't limited to one gender, as a male follower even offered grooming tips, suggesting he could 'rock a ginger beard' and encouraging him to push through the initial itchy phase.
Back to the Crocoseum: A Dangerous Return
Irwin's style reveal was part of a bigger announcement concerning his professional life. Having recently wrapped filming for the upcoming series of 'I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here!', he is set to return to his family's Australia Zoo. He excitedly told fans he will be back in the iconic Crocoseum, feeding crocodiles for the first time in about five months.
Starting January 8, Irwin will resume the dangerous public feeds, a hallmark of the zoo's entertainment and education programme. He humorously addressed his time away, teasing potential for viral moments. 'What could possibly go wrong? You're going to want to keep your cameras rolling,' he laughed in the clip, acknowledging the unpredictable nature of the animals.
Fan Reaction and Maternal Approval
The news of his zoo return was met with immense excitement, with one fan humorously predicting a shift in the zoo's demographic: 'And just like that, the Australia Zoo clientele demographic just shifted from children and families to women of every age.'
This bearded look follows the brief moustache phase he shared on Sunday. While his 'I'm A Celebrity' co-host Julia Morris seemed unimpressed, his mother Terri Irwin offered proud, if slightly conflicted, support. When Robert asked if he should keep the moustache, she verbally said 'yes' while physically shaking her head 'no'. He later confirmed he had to shave it off before filming for the reality show, much to the disappointment of fans who had urged him to maintain the new style.
