Robert Irwin's New Look Shockes Fans! Celebrity Conservationist Reveals Transformation

Robert Irwin has stunned his followers with a dramatic new appearance, featuring a notably thick moustache. The 22-year-old reality TV personality, currently in South Africa for the filming of the upcoming season of I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here, took to social media on Sunday to unveil his fresh look.

In the video, Robert explained that he had grown a beard during a one-week break in production and then shaved it off—leaving the moustache behind. 'I'm going to take the opportunity to play a little prank on the crew,' he said in the lighthearted clip, which he captioned: 'New Year. New Look.'

Known for his clean-cut image, Robert was seen showing off his bold moustache to the I'm a Celebrity team, including co-host Julia Morris and his mother, Terri Irwin. After Julia appeared to be less than impressed with his new style, Terri quickly stepped in to defend her son.

'As your mother, I'm incredibly proud,' she said.

Robert later asked his mother whether he should keep the moustache, and she seemed to be in two minds, saying 'yes' while shaking her head 'no'. He later told fans that he 'had to' shave off the moustache ahead of filming his reality show.

During the video, Robert had some fun with his new look by including images of famous faces known for their bushy upper lips. Among the actors seen in the clip were Tom Selleck in his Magnum P.I. days and Nick Offerman from Parks and Recreation.

Robert also paid tribute to Top Gun—a reference to the 'Goose' character played by actor Anthony Edwards. His look was revived by actor Miles Teller, who played 'Rooster' in the sequel Top Gun: Maverick.

Fans expressed their enthusiasm for Robert's short-lived new style on the post. One female fan wrote, 'Robert, I just fell to my knees,' while another urged the TV star to 'keep it'. A third person joked: 'You need to be in Top Gun 3!!!'

It comes after Robert once again impressed his fans with his compassion for all creatures great and small. Fresh from his US Dancing With The Stars win, Robert returned to South Africa to prepare for the upcoming season of I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here!

He took to Instagram on Friday to share a video where he can be seen rescuing a chameleon that had wandered onto the road. The clip began with the wildlife warrior walking up to the critter and gently picking it up.

'Alright buddy, it's ok,' he said reassuringly. 'Crossing the road, this little chameleon.'

With the cute critter now safely perched on Robert's arm, he continued: 'Isn't he so cute? He's not particularly happy with me.'