Overview
- In a Super Bowl week Entertainment Tonight interview, Irwin said "never say never" when asked about leading The Bachelor and added "watch this space."
- He pushed back on media narratives by describing himself as a zookeeper and animal conservationist whose real life is quieter than reports suggest.
- Addressing his relationships, he said he keeps that part of his life private while noting that "everything's good."
- Speculation linking him to fellow DWTS alum Xochitl Gomez has circulated, but both have denied they are dating.
- Fans showed mixed reactions to a possible Bachelor role, with some proposing other reality series like Survivor, The Traitors, or The Amazing Race.