Robert Irwin has been creating memorable experiences on “Dancing with the Stars” Season 34, and many fans are rooting for him to win the ABC dance competition this season. He is a fantastic dancer, but in Week 9 for the 20th Birthday Party episode on November 11, he also had the help of a returning champ for his relay race.
Xochitl Gomez, who won Season 32 of DWTS, joined Irwin to perform a jive routine, and they won over Alix Earle and Mirrorball champ Joey Graziadei, who won Season 33.
Their routine was so fun and energetic, and fans loved seeing them dance together, but their obvious dance chemistry also sparked romance rumors. Fans were convinced something was going on between Irwin and Gomez. In a video Irwin posted of himself and Gomez on Instagram on November 11, fans flooded the comments with messages about how the pair would make the perfect couple.
“You both look so good together,” a comment reads. “She is amazing and the two of you are adorable,” another fan shared.
A third commenter wrote, “omggg you two would be the cutest couple.”
TMZ interviewed Irwin about the romance rumors, but he dodged the question and wouldn’t give a direct answer. Irwin “just sidestepped the romance questions,” TMZ reports. He did discuss how highly he thinks of her, though. “Oh my gosh, we had the best time,” he told TMZ of their performance. “That dance was so much fun.”
He continued, “It was so cool to do two, such distinct dances. Like, one that was really slow and heartfelt. And then the dance with Xochitl, which was just like energy and fun. She’s the best, it’s been really, really great.”
Irwin’s comments to TMZ may sound like a promising update to fans hoping he and Gomez are a couple, but just because he chose not to answer the question doesn’t mean they are dating. He does speak highly of her, though, and in an interview with Deadline on November 11, the wildlife conservationist discussed working with her.
“The thing that Xochitl brings is so much energy and fun and passion,” Robert said. “It feels like we’re so on the same wavelength when it comes to approaching the jive. We’re like, ‘Make sure it’s really fun and then Witney can come in and make sure your toes are pointed.’”
The Real Housewives universe is reeling as shocking claims surface from Jamal Bryant, who reportedly says the ongoing custody battle is rooted in the children’s own devastating testimony. According to insiders, the children allegedly described neglect so severe that they are begging to leave Gizelle’s care, painting a grim picture behind the Bravo cameras.
Sources say Bryant presented the children’s testimony in court, detailing incidents of emotional neglect, lack of supervision, and an unstable home environment. “The kids’ words were heartbreaking,” an insider revealed. “They made it clear they don’t feel safe and want to be somewhere they are cared for consistently.”
Friends close to the family say the testimony has intensified the custody fight, with Bryant’s legal team citing the children’s statements as a primary reason to seek full custody. “This isn’t just legal maneuvering — it’s about protecting vulnerable children,” a source explained. “Their own voices are driving the case.”
Social media erupted as fans debated the allegations, with hashtags like #CustodyControversy, #ChildrenSpeakOut, and #BravoFamilyDrama trending. Viewers expressed both sympathy for the children and anger toward any alleged neglect.
An insider commented: “This custody war is not just drama for Bravo — it’s very real, very painful, and extremely serious. The children’s testimony has changed everything, making this one of the most emotionally charged battles in reality TV history.”
With devastating testimony, allegations of neglect, and a high-stakes legal battle, the Jamal Bryant vs. Gizelle saga has turned into one of Bravo’s most heart-wrenching and controversial storylines yet, leaving fans anxious for justice and resolution.