He sings, he dances, he does some fairly spectacular jazz fingers. Crikey! It’s Robert Irwin as we’ve by no means seen him earlier than. And who knew it might make so many actuality TV followers so offended?
Forward of it’s huge March 24 premiere, Channel 10 not too long ago posted a teaser trailer of the brand new collection of I’m A Superstar… Get Me Out Of Right here!
It was the primary time followers bought to see the khaki-clad Wildlife Warrior in his new, fancy co-hosting gig alongside funnygal Julia Morris.
Wildlife Warrior Robert dazzles as I’m A Celeb co-host
The teaser begins with Julia seated on the jungle throne itemizing a heap of necessities she’s on the lookout for in her new co-host.
“He must be blonde. And humorous. Effectively, really an curiosity in animals may be refreshing,” she says.
Then in comes Tarzan (aka Robert) swinging from a vine.
“Did somebody say wildlife knowledgeable?” he asks cheerfully.
After which the true efficiency begins.
Robert begins to pitch all of the explanation why he could be the proper individual to be Julia’s co-host – together with how he “speaks snake” and “speaks spiders”.
He has even had his “pictures for hepatitis”.
Personally, that’s after I tuned out. Not as a result of it was cringe like many on the web had been claiming it to be. However as a result of….effectively.. have you ever SEEN the 20-year-old’s GUNS?!
I hit pause on the video so you possibly can take pleasure in that under:
And earlier than you come at me for making this a factor, I wasn’t the one one to note.
“Dayummmmmm Robert’s ripped,” one hot-and-heavy fan commented.
“Good weapons!” one other chimed in.
However it wasn’t sufficient to win over some.
Followers are fiercely divided over the brand new trailer
When the trailer was shared on Instgram, followers had been divided over the goofy trailer.
Not mentioning any names, however one publication even went so far as slamming Robert’s internet hosting skills based mostly on a few of the feedback.
“He’s not the correct match,” one individual was quoted.
“Very embarrassing advert Robert. Dreadful,” one other individual slammed.
One other put it plainly with: “This advert is cringe.”
However then got here the Australia Zoo mega followers, with some claiming they’ve by no means watched this actuality TV present however will now that their favorite Irwin is internet hosting it.
“Wow! Robert, you actually went for it! Nice job!,” one fan shared.
“You’re simply adorably a pure act child! Can’t wait to see you on this! Superb!️,” one other added.
And one other cheered: “Dropping Dr Chris was a large blow. They’ve executed effectively appointing Robert! So excited!”
And this brings me to the purpose of this text and the factor folks have missed (thanks for sticking with me this far and never tuning out instantly after that Magic Mike-esque second…)
The factor you missed is… it’s MEANT to be cringe!
Sure, the advert is cringe. The singing is horrible, the dancing is awkward AF, and Julia’s jokes are fairly lame. However… that’s the entire vibe of this present!
For individuals who have watched D-list celebrities prior to now enter the jungle and battle with consuming issues like zebra testicles, leaping out of helicopters, and having their fingers nibbled by snakes, they might know that the trailer is definitely excellent.
Robert isn’t a singer or dancer. His efficiency isn’t meant to be flawless. His one-liners are true to his bubbly persona and the joke about his title being “Robert” and never “Rob” is one thing many Irwin followers will already learn about.
As for Julia, she hasn’t modified. She has all the time been cringe and quirky. It’s why we chortle alongside and why she’s nonetheless co-host as a substitute of the community doing an entire revamp when Dr Chris Brown left.
So depart it alone. The trailer embodies every little thing that this present is. And whereas we’re on the subject of Dr Chris… I personally assume Robert is a greater match anyway. There, I mentioned it!
This story was printed by Kidspot and was reproduced with permission
