"Dancing with the Stars" season 34 champion Robert Irwin is opening up about taking home the Len Goodman Mirrorball trophy alongside pro partner Witney Carson, despite a rib injury heading into the finale.

"It's painful, but, you know, no pain, no gain, but it's all good," the 21-year-old conservationist said on "Good Morning America" after his win.

Irwin and Carson won the Mirrorball trophy Tuesday night, coming out on top among finalist pairs Alix Earle and pro Val Chmerkovskiy; Dylan Efron and pro Daniella Karagach; Jordan Chiles and pro Ezra Sosa; and Elaine Hendrix and pro Alan Bersten.

Dancing with the Stars contestants Robert Irwin and Witney Carson celebrate winning the coveted Len Goodman Mirrorball Trophy, Nov. 25, 2025. Photo by Eric McCandless/Disney via Getty Imag

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