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We've watched Robert Irwin grow up on our screens. This is his life now.

Robert Irwin, despite all our beliefs that he is still a tiny child holding a baby crocodile, is all grown up. And at just 20-years-old, Robert has had an extraordinary life. 

We've watched him grow up on our screens with his sister Bindi, and now after co-hosting I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here! with Julia Morris, he is nominated for the Gold Logie at the 2024 Logie Awards.

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So if you're wondering what life would be like after years of growing up in the spotlight, look no further.

Here is everything we know about Robert Irwin's life now.

He made history as the youngest ever male Gold Logie nominee.

Before becoming co-host of I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here! alongside Julia, Robert has had his fair share of TV appearances. 

He first appeared on our screens in 2007 when Bindi the Jungle Girl aired. 

He since has featured in Crikey! It's the Irwins which ran for four seasons from 2018. He has also made appearances on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, The Kelly Clarkson Show, RuPaul's Drag Race Down Under and Have You Been Paying Attention?

Robert won the award for On-Screen Content – Talent at Mediaweek's Next of the Best Awards, before receiving a coveted Gold Logie nomination. 

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At just 20, he made history as the youngest ever male to receive a Gold Logie Award nomination.

"It is such an honour to be recognised amongst some of the best of the best in Australian entertainment. It means a lot for me and the message that is so intrinsic to what I do," he told Media Week.

The Gold Logie nominees. Image: Getty.

"I've been so humbled by the incredibly positive response to this season of I'm a Celebrity. I hoped to bring a little bit of my passion for wildlife and conservation to this season, and it was so meaningful to hear how much audiences enjoyed that," he said. 

"Hopefully, we could create not only some hilarious moments but also showcase the beauty of the African wildlife."

He is an award-winning photographer.

"I want to forge my own path and I'm really passionate about photography. I love being behind the camera," he told Stellar Magazine in 2021.

That year he won the Natural History Museum's Wildlife Photographer of the Year for his drone photo of a bushfire over Cape York. 

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Image: Instagram @robertirwinphotography

 "Last year the world stood aghast at the devastating wildfires that struck much of Australia, and this photograph depicts just one example of a staggering biodiversity loss caused by the detrimental impacts of climate change, habitat loss and pollution," Dr Doug Gurr, the director of London's Natural History Museum said.

"I hope those who see this image are enthused to learn more about the problems our natural world faces but also to take action in their daily lives — be it changing dietary or travel habits or even joining a local wildlife volunteering group," he added.

Robert continues to take wildlife photography seriously, posting his photos to his Instagram.

He hopes to continue his father's legacy.

At two years old, Robert Irwin lost his dad Steve Irwin in tragic circumstances. 

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There was collective grief across Australia and the world when Steve died at the age of 44, a stingray killing him while he was filming a documentary on the Great Barrier Reef, back in 2006.

In an interview in March on The Jess Rowe Big Talk Show, Robert opened up about his father. 

"Whether it's through death, whatever circumstance it is, people will say, 'I grew up without a father figure and your dad was a father figure to me,'" Robert said.

"He was always there. I mean, one hundred per cent of the time, the most incredible, dedicated father. And that is such a beautiful thing. I feel so lucky that I had that. Not everyone gets that."

Robert says he still has some memories of his dad. But of course, given his dad's fame and television work, he told Esquire he's thankful to have so many photos and videos to look back on.

"I remember, actually, every day, every morning, before school, we would want to watch TV and instead of watching cartoons in the morning for breakfast, I'd watch the old documentaries of dad, working with animals. I absolutely loved that so much, and it really made me feel close to him," he said.

"I feel very lucky to have so much captured on camera because whenever a moment starts to fade, whenever I start to forget, I can look back at all this old footage and it completely sparks these memories. That's something I cherish more than anything."

Now, he's carrying on his father's legacy.

"He'd been spending months at a time out in the bush, rescuing crocs, honing his craft, his skills, and then becoming, you know, the most well-known wildlife conservationist in history," Irwin told GQ.

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"He's not around anymore to push his message. Now it's my job."

He dated Heath Ledger's niece, Rorie Buckey. 

Robert Irwin and Rorie Buckey began dating in November 2022, with her father confirming the news to The Daily Mail in December.

Rorie is the daughter of Kate Ledger, Australian actor Heath Ledger's sister.

However, the couple kept their relationship secret until July 2023, when they attended the Mission: Impossible –Dead Reckoning Part One Australian premiere together.

Robert Irwin and Rorie Buckey at the Mission Impossible red carpet. Image: Getty.

"I think life is awesome for me every single second of every day. But when love is part of life, every single thing is so much sweeter, so much nicer, and you take that time to enjoy every single moment. We are extremely happy," Robert told News.com.au.

Although studying a Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy, in December Rorie started working at Australia Zoo to further her studies by researching crocodiles.

In February, the couple announced their relationship had come to an end. 

"We wanted to share that we have decided to go our separate ways but profoundly appreciate all of the time spent together and wish one another all the very best into the future," Rorie shared on her Instagram story.

"We won't be commenting further on this, and really appreciate your respect and privacy at this time."

Who is Robert Irwin's girlfriend now?

Since his split from Rorie, rumours have surfaced that Robert is dating Australia Zoo co-worker, Charlotte Briggs. 

Robert and Charlotte were seen together leaving Sydney Airport, travelling to Channel 10 Studios and then checking into a luxury hotel. However Robert has not addressed the dating speculation.

"How's the dating world going? I know you were with someone," Kyle Sandilands asked on the Kyle and Jackie O Show.

"At the moment I've been absolutely flat out. Logies and the I'm A Celebrity stuff so it's been super busy," Irwin responded.

With the Logies coming up this weekend, all eyes will be on Robert as he vies for the Gold Logie.

Feature Image: Getty.

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