Jonathan Bailey Sends Flowers to Robert Irwin After Dancing With the Stars Wicked Performance

During the “Wicked Night” episode of Dancing with the Stars, Robert Irwin and his partner Witney Carson performed a jazz routine to “Dancing Through Life,” a song originally performed by Jonathan Bailey’s character Fiyero in the musical Wicked. After the performance, Jonathan Bailey surprised Irwin by sending him a large bouquet of flowers and a heartfelt note praising his dance, which Irwin shared in a joyful video on Instagram. Irwin, known for his wildlife conservation work and son of Steve Irwin, was visibly thrilled by the gesture and expressed that it made his day. The gesture highlighted the connection between Irwin's performance and Bailey's role in Wicked, as well as Irwin’s dedication to conservation. The episode also featured Jon M. Chu, director of Wicked and its sequel Wicked: For Good, as a guest judge, and the night celebrated the musical’s soundtrack. Fans and fellow stars alike have been supportive of Irwin’s participation on the show, and Bailey’s surprise added a special moment for the contestant.