‘DWTS’ Frontrunner Robert Irwin Deals with Injury Ahead of Finale
Disney/Eric McCandlessDancing with the Stars frontrunner Robert Irwin is apparently dealing with an injury ahead of Tuesday’s Season 34 finale. His professional partner, Witney Carson, shared that she had to adjust parts of their freestyle routine.
DWTS Frontrunner Robert Irwin Deals with Injury
On Monday, Witney Carson posted a TikTok video of herself getting ready ahead of the last camera blocking of the season. She shared that she and Robert Irwin would be blocking their finale freestyle that day. Carson said it would be “a little stressful” as they “make the freestyle all come together.”
“Robert’s ribs have been killing him, and more will be revealed on Tuesday, and you guys can get a better idea of what we’ve been dealing with all week,” Carson shared. “I do have to change some things that involve the other dancers.”
She added that they would “have to run it a lot” to “make sure that everything is coming together for Tuesday.” Carson shared that she and Irwin would be rehearsing more before blocking the routine. After that, she said they would return to the studio to “rehearse even more.”
Carson Calls This Season the ‘Biggest Gift’
In her TikTok video, Carson also took a moment to share what this season has meant to her, saying she feels like she has “already won in this experience with Robert as my partner.” She added, “This entire season just feels like the biggest gift.”
Carson thanked fans for voting and “getting us into the finale.” She shared that the previous day, she “literally couldn’t stop crying,” explaining that although she’s “emotionally and physically exhausted,” the season ending “feels very bittersweet.”
You can watch Irwin and Carson perform in the DWTS Season 34 finale Tuesday night on ABC and Disney+. Voting will be open during the show, with the Mirrorball champions being announced at the end of the night.
