November 25, 2025 (afternoon): Prior to the finale, Gomez arrives on the set of DWTS with flowers for Irwin, per photos shared by TMZ.
November 23, 2025: In a New York Times profile, Irwin says dating is “challenging to navigate” in an era where “anything you do will be on TikTok the next day.”
November 17, 2025: Irwin responds to judge Derek Hough’s comments on their chemistry during a chat with @chicksintheoffice. “How do you feel about Derek calling out you and Xochitl’s chemistry like that in front of everybody,” one of the hosts asks, adding, “Were you like, ‘Dude, don’t blow up my spot like that!?” The other host then described Hough’s comment as “such an older brother move.”
“Oh, Derek is so like that,” Irwin replied. “It’s so funny but it feels like that in the ballroom, this like little family vibe.” He also made sure to gush that Gomez is “such an incredible dancer” while being complimented by Carson. You can watch the clip here.
November 13, 2025: Irwin expertly dodges a question about his relationship status with Gomez without denying the dating rumor. You can watch the TMZ video here.
November 11, 2025: Gomez and Irwin perform a jive to “Dance with Me Tonight” by Olly Murswere during the relay round of Dancing With the Stars’ 20th anniversary episode, competing directly against Alix Earle and last year’s winner, Joey Graziadei.
