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Xochitl Gomez claims she’s ‘single’ — but fuels Robert Irwin dating speculation with pointed social media move
Xochitl Gomez claims she’s “single” — but fueled speculation she’s dating Robert Irwin with a pointed social media move.
During Tuesday night’s finale of “Dancing With the Stars” Season 34, which saw Irwin win the dance competition, Gomez, who won Season 32, was asked in an interview with “DWTS” pro Jan Ravnik whether she’s “single.”
Giggling, the actress insisted, “Yes, I am. I am. Yes, I am.”
However, on Wednesday, she took to Instagram to post a carousel from finale night.
“What a season! Congratulations to all the finalists ♥️🪩🫂,” Gomez, 19, captioned the photos, which included a cozy close-up shot with Irwin, 21.
Gomez concluded her slideshow with a picture of a much-younger Irwin holding the Len Goodman Mirrorball Trophy his older sister, Bindi Irwin, won in 2015’s “DWTS” Season 21.
“The last picture though,” he commented.
Robert, for his part, hasn’t done much to dispel the romance rumors, which sparked after he and Gomez displayed undeniable chemistry while performing on “DWTS” together earlier this month. (The show’s current contestants were paired with past champions for a dance relay.)
“Everyone’s asking if you and Xochitl are an item!” a TMZ paparazzo said to Robert as he arrived for practice.
Swerving the question, the wildlife conservationist replied, “Oh, my gosh. We had the best time! That dance was so much fun.”
He marveled at the energetic routine, going on to gush that “she’s the best.”
Asked once again whether the pair are “an item or just friends,” Robert smiled and walked into the studio.
Then ahead of Tuesday’s show, Gomez was photographed paying the zookeeper a private visit outside his trailer.
The “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness” star presented Robert with a massive bouquet of flowers, gave him an affectionate side hug and laughed as she chatted with him.
After the seemingly flirty exchange, a source told Page Six that the duo have been enjoying each other’s company since connecting through the dance competition.
“They are having a lot of fun. They’re both extroverts with a lot of energy,” the source said, calling Gomez “the sweetest person.”
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