Wildlife warrior Robert Irwin is reportedly set to cash in to the tune of $50 million as his global popularity continues to soar.
The young conservationist’s Dancing With The Stars (DWTS) win in the US introduced him to a huge new fan base overseas.
Now, Irwin is said to be in a strong position to leverage his newfound fame to lock in a string of multimillion-dollar deals.
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According to celebrity publicist Max Markson, the 22-year-old can essentially land whatever opportunities he wants.
“Robert will get whatever he wants, basically, and if there’s a competition for him, he’ll get even more money,” Markson told Yahoo! Lifestyle.
A Hollywood insider told New Idea magazine Irwin has reached a similar level to American celebrities like Simon Cowell and Ryan Seacrest.
American networks are reportedly willing to pay upwards of $50 million to secure him.
Markson believes the big payday is “definitely realistic” for the young star, noting it would likely be spread over two years.
Just last month, Irwin revealed he was heading back to the ballroom for his next career move.
After taking home the mirrorball trophy last year on the US version of DWTS, he has continued to build his profile globally.
He is now returning to the studio, this time not as a contestant but as host of a new spin-off, Dancing with the Stars: The Next Pro.
DWTS pairs celebrities with professional dancers, who coach them through weekly routines performed in front of a live audience and millions of viewers at home.
The new spin-off aims to discover the next standout professional dancer to join the show’s line-up, following competitors as they battle for a coveted place in the franchise.
In addition to his TV work, Irwin has secured multiple endorsement deals, including a recent viral campaign with Bonds Australia called Made for Down Under and a role in Disney’s Zootopia 2.
The youngest of the Irwin family recently signed on as global ambassador for outdoor apparel company Columbia Sportswear.
