Robert Irwin 'flustered' by sex admission mid-interview

The X-rated moment left the wildlife warrior blushing and lost for words.

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July 3, 2023 - 10:01AM

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What happens when the most G-rated Australian export does an interview with a comedian, known for their crude, British sense of humour?

A lot of blushing, that’s what.

Psst: It’s Robert Irwin, by the way - aka the most wholesome bloke to ever exist.

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"I wasn't ready for that"

The wildlife warrior, 19, was left “flustered” during a seemingly harmless interview with comedian Russel Howard.

It was meant to be a serious chat about the biggest threat to koalas, but it was quickly derailed after Howard made a cheeky X-rated remark.

Koalas face a significant threat from the bacterial infection Chlamydia. This sexually transmitted disease not only results in conjunctivitis but can also lead to blindness, bladder infections, and infertility, posing serious risks to their health and reproductive capabilities.

In the clip, Irwin explains to Howard, “Unfortunately, the biggest threat to koalas now is Chlamydia.”

“Koala chlamydia is rife…” he continues, but Howard chimes in saying, “Luckily, I’m wearing a condom.”

“Don’t worry about it,” he adds, looking down at the koala he’s holding in his arms.

He continues, “I bagged up before the shot. Do you know what I mean? I thought it’s safer for you, it’s safer for the koala.”

Irwin looks completely caught off guard by the joke and covers his face while blushing.

“I wasn’t ready for that,” he laughs.

“Well, that’s good… moving on... I’m flustered now,” Irwin says.

"Bless his wee innocent soul"

The comedian shared the clip to his TikTok and it now has over 11 million views.

He captioned it: “I flustered Robert Irwin.”

“Bless his wee innocent soul,” one person commented.

Another wrote: “Awww, precious Robert had his feet knocked out from under him.”

A third said: “So pure!”

Image: Instagram

Robert's 'handsome' selfie and engagement plans with his girlfriend

It comes after the celebrity conservationist attracted a lot of attention from his female fans after he posted a selfie on Instagram.

The snap shows Irwin smiling with his Cavalier King Charles Spaniel named Piggy.

“Awwww my future husband is so cute y’all,” one fan joked.

Another girl said: “Robert, you’re so fine,” while someone else added that he was “So cute.”

“Robert, you’re so handsome. Want to go on a date?” a fourth asked.

Robert Irwin and Scarlett Buckley. Image: Instagram

But the influx of attention will go unreciprocated, as Irwin apparently has “engagement plans” with girlfriend Rorie Buckley, 18.

Irwin, who has dated Buckley long-distance for less than a year, is reportedly planning to pop the question soon, according to New Idea.

"Robert might be young, but he knows he's found something special in Rorie and he's already dreaming about spending the rest of his life with her," says a source.

"He sees them having a future together –he wouldn't be dating her if he wasn't.”