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Dancing with the Stars season 34 winner Robert Irwin shared a sweet moment with season 32 winner Xochitl Gomez on the ballroom floor
They embraced right after he won the Len Goodman Mirrorball trophy
The pair's chemistry first sparked speculation when they performed together for the DWTS 20th birthday episode on Nov. 11
Robert Irwinhad a sweet embrace right after hisDancing with the Starswin.
The 21-year-old wildlife conservationist shared a hug withXochitl Gomez, 19, after hisMirrorballwin on Nov. 25, which comes asdating rumorsswirl around the pair.
Backstage, moments after Irwin and his partner,Witney Carson, took the title ofDancing with the Starsseason 34champs, theAvengersactress was there to congratulate him. Gomez knows what he was feeling — shewon season 32 ofDWTSwith her partnerVal Chmerkovskiyin 2023.
In a video taken byPEOPLEin the ballroom, Irwin is seen hugging Gomez. He mumbles a greeting, while Gomez speaks into his ear. Eagle-eyed fans in the comments of the post suggest that as they pulled away, Irwin was seeing saying, "See you soon."
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Although their interaction was brief, Gomez congratulated the Australian conservationist on Instagram.
"I am so incredibly proud of you two," Gomez wrote alongside avideoof Irwin and Carson receiving the coveted trophy. "What a season!❤️"
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Irwin competed against fellow celebrity contestantsAlix Earle,Jordan Chiles,Dylan EfronandElaine Hendrixin the three-hour finale. He and Carson scored an 89 out of 90 total possible points over three dances.
Irwin and Gomez were paired together as she rejoined the ballroom for the series' 20th birthday celebration episode, which was broadcast on Nov. 11. The pair performed a jive to "Dance with Me Tonight" by Olly Murswere for the Relay Dance round.
After their dance, judge Derek Hough remarked on the pair's chemistry, andCarsongave a knowing look, prompting fans to speculate about a budding romance.
Since the dating rumors began, fans have kept a close eye on their interactions.
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Ahead of the finale, Gomez was seen giving Irwin a largebouquet of flowersoutside of his trailer inphotosshared by TMZ.
The status of their connection is unconfirmed.
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