Robert Irwin has addressed his sizzling display on Dancing With The Stars this week, which saw the Wildlife Warrior tear off his shirt during his performance.

Robert, 21, opened up about his decision to flash his six-pack abs in a post-show chat alongside his 31-year-old dance partner Witney Carson.

‘We thought we’d take it easy on the costume department tonight,’ he joked with a reporter from US network ABC, before offering a tongue-in-cheek ‘apology’ to his family for his racy display.

‘I said to Witney, ”I want to bring out cool Robert.” I was like ”He’s in there somewhere.” I want to bring him out.

He then revealed that his entire family, including his mother, Terri, 61, and sister, Bindi Irwin, 27, watched the sizzling routine live in the studio.

‘Sorry, guys, sorry about that,’ he joked.

Robert Irwin has addressed his sizzling display on Dancing With The Stars this week, which saw the Wildlife Warrior tear off his shirt during his performance

Robert, 21, opened up about his decision to flash his six-pack abs in a post-show chat alongside his 31-year-old dance partner Witney Carson

Fans weighed in on Robert’s performance after the interview clip was later shared on the network’s social media.

‘What is he sorry for again??’ joked one fan, while another impressed female supporter gushed, ‘Robert don’t apologise.’

Another fan joked, ‘No, Robert, I’m sorry. Thank you.’

‘You were dancing, performing, I’m sure they approve!’ a fourth viewer said in reference to the Irwin clan.

The fan added: ‘What can’t ya do. Laugh like crazy when ya host I’m A Celebrity! GREAT, GREAT DANCING.’

It comes after Robert tore up the dance floor with his partner Witney on Tuesday with a hot salsa.

This week’s TikTok theme saw the couple dance to the viral 2024 Tommy Richman hit, Million Dollar Baby.

The routine began with Witney sitting on Robert’s shoulders, before the wildlife warrior guided her to the floor and into an embrace.

‘We thought we’d take it easy on the costume department tonight,’ he joked with a reporter from US network ABC, before offering a tongue-in-cheek ‘apology’ to his family for his racy display

Robert also offered a tongue-in-cheek ‘apology’ to his family – who were in the studio audience watching the racy routine live

The pair looked all business as they energetically swayed their hips, with Robert sporting a serious ‘blue steel’ look that would make Derek Zoolander green with envy.

Robert dialled up the raunch factor another notch by ripping his shirt off – much to the delight of the roaring crowd.

Judge Carrie Ann Inaba was obviously enamoured with the routine, and she wasted no time in gushing over Robert’s performance.

‘Robert Irwin is all grown up, wow, you’re making me feel like a grandmother,’ she said. ‘

Put your shirt back on. Great performance.’

Fellow judge Bruno Tonioli agreed, likening Robert to fellow Australian gym enthusiast Chris Hemsworth.

The pair did face some criticism, however, with Derek Hough slamming the routine as ‘rigid’.

‘You’re strong, assertive, a great performer – but I wasn’t fooled by them abs,’ he said, which elicited boos from the audience.

Robert and Witney walked away with an overall score of 22, meaning that they slipped into third place in the competition.