The host of Dancing with the Stars has been accused of "sexualising" competitor Robert Irwin after ogling over the Aussie star on Instagram.

The son of the late crocodile hunter Steve Irwin sent pulses racing on Tuesday evening as he ripped off his shirt to show his tanned and toned physique during his week three performance with dance partner Witney Carson.

Julianne Hough, 37, who has co-hosted the US dance competition TV series since 2023, subsequently took to Instagram to share a photo of herself with the Aussie icon, 21, dubbing him an "afternoon snack".

She could be seen with an excited expression as a tanned and shirtless Irwin stood beside her in the humourous snap.

Despite her lighthearted intentions in complimenting Irwin, some people claim Hough was being inappropriate toward

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