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Aussies lose it over hunky Rob Irwin in Stellar Magazine photos

Robert Irwin has shed his trademark khakis for a magazine photo-shoot, with many Australians left swooning over his handsome and stylish appearance.

Robert Irwin's touching tribute to dad Steve on stage with The Wiggles

Robert Irwin has shed his trademark khakis for a magazine shoot, and crikey, how he’s grown up.

Now 18-years-old, the son of famous crocodile hunter Steve Irwin, who died in 2006, has sent many Australians swooning after appearing on the cover of Stellar magazine.

Looking sleek, buff and handsome, the teenage zookeeper impressed during the photo-shoot that took place at Australia Zoo on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast.

In the interview for Stellar, Robert revealed his passion for fashion, saying he’s already beginning to earn a reputation in his family for being stylish.

“I’ve actually become known as the fashionable Irwin,” he said. “My dad wasn’t exactly a fashion icon, but he was iconic just in the fact that he made khaki cool.”

Robert later tweeted his excitement over the shoot to his fans, along with some dreamy photos: “Well this was definitely something different, being asked to feature on the cover of Australia’s Stellar Magazine!”

The stylishly-dressed and well-groomed entertainer sent hearts racing, and left many shocked at his maturity, with his post attracting more than 6000 likes so far.

Commenter Sarah said: “Ohhh Robert Irwin is fine! I will finally admit I have a raging crush on him.

While fellow commenter Shea wrote: “Robert Irwin is incredibly hot.”

And another said: “Robert Irwin needs to calm down with his growing up.”

Robert doesn’t look like this anymore. Picture: Barry Leddicoat
Robert doesn’t look like this anymore. Picture: Barry Leddicoat
He’s grown up a lot since then. Picture: Barry Leddicoat
He’s grown up a lot since then. Picture: Barry Leddicoat

Others couldn’t believe it took people so long to see he’s matured, including Morg who commented: “I’ve been on the Robert Irwin wave and people are just now seeing how hot and nice he is? Embarrassing for them.”

And Buddy wrote: “You have a back up career in modelling!”

Robert Irwin with an Echidna.
Robert Irwin with an Echidna.

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