Fans just discovered Robert Irwin’s Bluey connection and people are floored

“OMG NO WAY! I had no idea!!” one person reacted.

Pilar Grace

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September 3, 2023 - 3:42PM

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It’s been almost three years since Robert Irwin did the voice for Alfie on Bluey, but fans of the show are only just realising the then-16-year-old was a key member of “The Quiet Game” cast.

Posting to TikTok, a fan revealed her surprise at Robert’s role in the episode, which was released in November 2020.

“I only now just realised that Alfie from Bluey is voiced by Robert Irwin,” she said.

“Look how cute this is!” she added, posting a photo of Alfie wearing Robert’s Australia Zoo khaki uniform, and holding a lizard.

“Did you know this?

Followers were just as shocked.

“OMG NO WAY,” one person said.

“I had no idea!!” said another.

“This makes my heart happy,” a third person wrote.

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Robert Irwin's sweet Father's Day message

Robert Irwin’s role in Bluey

In the episode, Robert plays teenage Alfie, who’s being dropped off by his mum at his first job at a department store.

Bandit has taken the girls to get a birthday present for their friend, but they’re playing the quiet game, so they can’t tell dad which present to get.

Alfie is called upon to play charades with Bluey and Bingo and figure out which Moon Light Unicorn their friend wants.

“Yes I can help you,” Alfie tells Bandit after a minute of hesitation.

Alfi turns to Bluey. “You’re definitely writing something… not a book,” he muses before it clicks. “It’s not what you’re writing, it’s what you’re writing with!

“PEN!” he guesses, and Bluey nods.

“Now what about you,” he says to Bingo.

“You’ve got wings like a bird, but they’re big wings… C’mon Alfie, you have to be helpful,” he says to himself.

“PAN DRAGON!” he shouts triumphantly, and pulls the box off the shelf.

Robert played Alfie on the episode, The Quiet Game. Photo: ABC

“Alfie you rockstar!” Bandit says.

Even though Robert’s part on Bluey was news to some, other fans commented that they knew all along.

“Heard the voice and immediately looked up. Love how Alfie somehow resembles Robert,” one person said.

“I called it as soon as I heard him,” said another. “He’s so adorable.”

Robert shared a lovely tribute to his dad on Father's Day. Photo: Instagram

Robert Irwin’s beautiful Father’s Day post

The surprise news comes as Robert posted a lovely tribute to his dad, Steve Irwin, on Father’s Day.

“Today is Father’s Day here in Australia. Days like this are filled with so many different emotions, but above all, I choose to make it a happy day to remember the best moments with the best Dad.”

The caption accompanied a video compilation of lovely moments Steve spent with his kids when they were little.

Robert was three when his dad died. Bindi was eight.

“Dad is SO. PROUD. OF. YOU,” Bindi commented on the post. “He’s always with us.”