Originally appeared on E! Online

Robert Irwin is dancing through the pain.

Ahead of the " Dancing With the Stars " finale, which will see Irwin compete against fellow stars Alix Earle, Dylan Efron, Jordan Chiles and Elaine Hendrix for the coveted Mirrorball trophy, Irwin’s pro partner Witney Carson admitted the duo is worse for wear.

“We’re kind of falling apart right now,” Carson shared in a TikTok video on Monday. “My body is feeling it right now, Robert’s body is feeling it right now.”

And while Carson, 32, and Irwin, 21, certainly will not be evacuating the dance floor, the professional admitted that “Robert’s ribs have been killing him,” alluding that the undisclosed injury has impeded their final week of rehearsals.

“More will be revealed on Tuesday and you guys can

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