The 20th Anniversary episode of Dancing With The Stars (DWTS) delivered a night of nostalgia and major surprises, but the biggest highlight was undoubtedly an appearance by the UK’s Prince William via Zoom call, dedicated to supporting contestant Robert Irwin.
The Prince of Wales recorded a special message of support for the 21-year-old, the son of legendary conservationist, the late Steve Irwin, revealing their close bond. Prince William affectionately referred to the young conservationist as his “friend.”
The Biggest Highlight of the Night
Tuesday’s episode was already charged with emotion, marking the return of several old faces, including former judge Tom Bergeron, who had been controversially fired from the show. However, Prince William’s unexpected appearance at the end served as “the icing on the cake,” according to fans.
Social media was immediately flooded with reactions, with many users focusing on the shock and delight of the people involved, particularly Irwin’s dancing partner, Witney Carson:
- “Witney’s face when talking to Prince William was so funny,” one user wrote.
- Another fan commented, “witney being gagged about prince william is killing me.”
The high-profile guest also sparked playful comments about the show’s celebrity pulling power: “How did they get Prince William to zoom in but they can’t get Zac Efron to give his brother a call…,” one user quipped, referring to a past attempt to secure another celebrity appearance.
Prince William’s support highlights his long-standing connection to wildlife conservation efforts, a passion he shared with Robert Irwin’s father, Steve Irwin.