Robert Irwin may soon land a role as host of this year's TV Week Logie Awards, with industry chatter suggesting Channel Seven is eager to poach him from Channel Ten. At Ten, Irwin has cemented his television appeal as co-host of the reality series I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! Australia.
Commercial Value and Long-Term Plans
An insider told Adelaide Now: 'Robert appeals to multiple demographics and has become incredibly valuable commercially. He's someone networks believe could front several major formats over the next decade. This is no longer just about one hosting role. It's become a much bigger conversation about which network wants to build around Robert long-term.'
The claims come amid talk that recent budget cuts at I'm a Celebrity might prompt Robert to exit the jungle reality series.
Global Career Expansion
The celebrity conservationist has also been carving out a global career after his recent winning stint on Dancing with the Stars US. Robert will soon be seen in a Dancing with the Stars spin-off, which recently wrapped filming in Brisbane. The Disney/BBC production features hopefuls trying out for a role on Dancing with the Stars. All cast members are based in America and are competing for a spot as a professional dancer on DWTS US.
Earlier this month, the Australia Zoo co-owner teased that he will soon make his big-screen debut. The Wildlife Warrior shared a trailer for what appears to be a movie project called Max Impact. In the brief preview, the Dancing with the Stars champ can be seen racing through a jungle setting in his trademark khakis.
'Something epic is coming,' he captioned the post on Instagram. The TV host added, 'I'm so excited to finally share what I've been working on… things are about to get wild.'
Robert did not share any plot details, but the trailer included the title card 'the threat is everywhere', suggesting that the film might have a conservation theme. Other images include a crocodile in the wild, a frighteningly large spider, and a flock of birds in flight. The trailer also includes a 'starring Robert Irwin' credit for the I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! host.
