It appears love may be in the air for Robert Irwin. The wildlife conservationist — and son of the late legendary animal expert Steve Irwin — is sparking new romance rumors, and fans have plenty to say about it.
The 22‑year‑old conservationist has fueled fresh speculation after being seen spending time with a woman on Australia’s Gold Coast. Fans immediately began asking the same question: Is this Robert Irwin’s new girlfriend?
According to the Daily Mail, Robert was spotted looking relaxed and cheerful while walking beside American wildlife photographer Ashleigh Scully, who is believed to be working on the same project as him. The two appeared comfortable around each other, quickly catching the attention of onlookers.
They were reportedly on location for the filming of Robert’s new project, a Dancing with the Stars spin‑off tentatively titled The Next Pro.
Witnesses say the pair were dressed casually and seemed to be enjoying a quiet moment together, far from the usual spotlight that follows the Irwin family. While neither Robert nor Ashleigh has confirmed a relationship, their outing has been enough to get fans talking online.
Robert Irwin – rumored new girlfriend sparks reactions Ashleigh, 24, is also known for her wildlife photography and conservation work — something she clearly shares with Robert. Reports suggest the two have known each other for years, and their mutual passion for nature may have brought them closer recently.
Since Robert Irwin’s split from Rorie Buckey in 2024, he has been linked to a few different women, though nothing has been confirmed. Neither Robert nor Ashleigh has addressed the rumors publicly.
Still, fans online are already saying the same thing — if they are dating, they seem like a perfect match thanks to their shared love of wildlife and adventure. Just last month, Robert and Ashleigh were seen on a deep‑sea diving trip with U.S. TV personality Dylan Efron.
Robert’s recent appearance with Scully has also sparked strong reactions online, with many people questioning whether his mother, Terri Irwin, approves of the rumored relationship.
“Does mummy know?” “Mummy would have a contract drawn up, she couldn’t allow slacking in the money department,” one user wrote.
Another added, “Mummy has the say — she has to be American,” while a third commented, “Mummy tells him who he dates so she still has control, and Australian girls wouldn’t put up with being controlled by the mother‑in‑law.”
A fourth person said, “Won’t last if his mother gets her way…”
“Oh noo!! Does mummy know,” another questioned.
Finally, a sixth user wrote, “Australia is good enough to live in and make an excellent living, but Aussies aren’t good enough to date — interesting.”
