While Robert Irwin’s first love is Australia Zoo, sources tell New Idea that his sister, Bindi, is urging him to set up a home in Los Angeles.
Rumours have been swirling that the wildlife warrior, 22, could move to the US after he rose to global fame winning Dancing with the Stars.
He then secured a role in Disney’s successful sequel Zootopia 2, saying he’d love to continue exploring acting, sparking speculation of a Hollywood future for Robert.
New Idea hears that he’s set to receive an offer from Disney that he “can’t refuse”, and Bindi is determined to make sure Robert takes it.
“Bindi’s adamant that he not waste his big shot and she wants Terri with him so they can go house-hunting,” the source explains.
Rather than staying in a hotel, Bindi wants him to look more seriously at his future in the US and set up a more permanent home there, particularly with rumours swirling that he’s dating American Ashleigh Scully.
“If this deal comes to fruition, he shouldn’t be staying in hotels and rentals, and Bindi wants him to be safe and comfortable, setting up a proper base in LA – with or without [girlfriend] Ashleigh [Scully],” our source adds.
Robert was first linked to the American wildlife activist and wildlife photographer earlier this year; however, they have known each other for years.
Robert’s career has long been torn between Australia and the US, with the presenter having recently filmed Dancing with the Stars: The Next Pro before hosting the 66th TV Week Logie Awards on August 16.
It remains to be seen whether he will be making a permanent change, but there’s certainly no lack of interest in the youngest Irwin sibling.
With two American shows and a movie already under his belt, another source tells New Idea that Channing Tatum was allegedly eyeing Robert for a Magic Mike Revival.
“Robert would love to do something like this,” the source close to the Irwin family told us.
“He’s young and wants to stretch himself as an actor, but getting his mum and sister on board with him playing a male stripper is another story entirely.”
For now, Robert’s commitments continue to pile up Down Under.
Most recently, he was announced as one of the hosts of the Australian Ninja Warrior reboot, which is set to air in 2027. It is also expected to be filmed over the next few months.
The news came weeks after Network 10 revealed that I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! was axed, and then picked up by rival Channel Seven.
However, Robert is still in the running to continue on the franchise, with our source claiming that his upcoming US deal won’t clash with the show.
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