Robert Irwin is making headlines for all the wrong reasons after insiders revealed that the 21-year-old wildlife presenter is causing growing tensions behind the scenes of I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! due to his Hollywood ambitions.

I'm A Celebrity: Ten hits back at reports Robert Irwin's career with them will be 'short-lived'

Flashing a $23,750 Rolex while spotted at the airport last week, Irwin appeared every bit the rising star, and for good reason. According to sources who spoke to Woman’s Day Australia, the son of the late Steve Irwin has signed on for the upcoming U.S. edition of Dancing With The Stars, airing this September.

Hollywood plans spark internal uproar

Irwin’s commitment to Dancing With The Stars is already clashing with his Australian television obligations. Insiders say the next season of I’m A Celeb will now be prerecorded in November instead of airing live, a drastic change driven solely by Robert’s scheduling needs.

A source close to production said Irwin is calling the shots and knows he’s the star power the network relies on. To accommodate him, producers are shifting the entire format, a move that has infuriated the show’s longtime crew.

Behind the scenes, crew members are reportedly furious that the filming will no longer happen live in Africa. Instead, it will be shot with a reduced team and edited back in Australia, cutting out travel perks and reducing on-site roles.

Talks of exit and Hollywood takeover

Adding to the turmoil, Irwin is now said to be unsure about returning for another season of I’m A Celeb at all. According to Woman’s Day Australia, industry whispers suggest the rising celebrity is being courted by film producers with multiple offers already on the table.

The source added that Robert is weighing his next steps carefully as the U.S. market begins to open doors previously closed to the conservationist. His upcoming appearance on American television is widely viewed as a launchpad for a long-term Hollywood career.

For Channel Ten, this shift presents a difficult balancing act. While Irwin’s presence boosts ratings and broadens appeal, network staff are reportedly struggling with his growing list of non-negotiable demands.

Irwin’s increasing control over logistics, production schedules, and staffing is now seen by some as a power play. One insider claimed the dynamic has shifted dramatically, with executives more focused on keeping Irwin happy than preserving tradition.

And as the new season of I’m A Celeb prepares to film under these altered conditions, many are now questioning whether this will be Robert’s final stint in the jungle—or just the beginning of something far bigger that Australia can no longer contain.