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Robert Irwin and Witney Carson Win ‘DWTS’ as Carson Faces Backlash Over Deleted Efron Texts

Post-finale attention shifted to a now-removed screenshot of Carson’s messages about Zac and Dylan Efron.

Overview

  • Carson and Irwin captured Season 34’s Mirrorball Trophy on Nov. 25, marking Carson’s second title.
  • Carson said she was overcome with emotion in a Thanksgiving Day video, praising Irwin’s commitment and progress.
  • A Reel she shared—and quickly deleted—included her reply, “They are trying to get votes,” after her husband noted Zac Efron at the semifinals, leading to online criticism as screenshots spread.
  • Following the deleted post, Carson publicly praised each finalist and said she is “a fan for life” of Dylan Efron and partner Daniella Karagach; Dylan finished fourth.
  • Irwin credited sister Bindi as his inspiration in posts reflecting on the win, and judge Derek Hough lauded his season as a meaningful extension of the Irwin family’s legacy.