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Australia Is Not Ready for Robert Irwin’s Moustache

January 7, 2026 8:34 am in by

Robert Irwin has sparked nationwide confusion after debuting a bold new moustache on I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!. Returning to filming after a short break, the wildlife conservationist unveiled facial hair that instantly became the most talked-about thing on set.

A Week Off, A Whole New Look

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The transformation wasn’t planned. Robert explained that after taking a week off filming, he simply didn’t shave. The result was a curled, retro-style moustache that he clearly found hilarious, admiring it as others tried to process what they were seeing.

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Studio Shock All Round

Co-host Julia Morris was visibly stunned, while viewers quickly took to social media with one shared question: What is happening? The moustache dominated the conversation, overshadowing everything else on the show.

Terri Irwin Weighs In

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Mum Terri Irwin described herself as “incredibly proud,” though her reaction suggested she was bravely holding back her true feelings. While she didn’t call for the moustache’s removal, it was clear it wasn’t her favourite look.

Fans Are Split

Online reactions were divided. Some praised Robert’s confidence and saw a Tom Selleck-style glow-up, while others compared him to a cartoon character or 1980s TV detective. Unbothered, Robert leaned into the joke, clearly having fun with the chaos his moustache caused.

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