Robert Irwin 'Almost Died Tonight' During This Week's Episode of 'Dancing With the Stars'

The music had stopped, the lights were dimming, and the ballroom was still buzzing from the night's fiery performances — but behind the scenes, one contestant was silently choking on a sliver of celebration. He smiled through the pain, waved to the cheering audience, and walked off the stage. Moments later, he would reveal the truth: he had nearly died, and not one person had noticed. On this week's "Dancing With the Stars," 21-year-old wildlife conservationist Robert Irwin stunned both fans and fellow cast-mates — not just with his dance moves, but with a shocking confession no one saw coming. Robert Irwin's Rock and Roll Routine Took a Dangerous Turn Off-CameraIrwin and his partner Witney Carson took the floor on Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Night with a dramatic Paso Doble to "Icky Thump"