Robert Irwin is waltzing away from the rumor mill.
The Dancing With the Stars contestant expertly dodged a question about whether he's dating Xochitl Gomez after the pair sparked romance speculation with their intimate dance during the show's 20th anniversary celebration Nov. 11.
"Oh my gosh, we had the best time," Robert told TMZ of performing a jive routine with the Marvel actress for the dance relay portion of the episode. "That dance was so much fun."
And the 21-year-old emphasized that it was refreshing to do such high-energy choreography with Xochitl—who was one of six Mirrorball Trophy winners to return to Dancing With the Stars for the anniversary special—after performing a foxtrot in tribute to his late father Robert Irwin alongside his pro partner Witney Carson and sister Bindi Irwin earlier in the evening.
"It was so cool to do two, such distinct dances," Robert explained. "Like, one that was really slow and heartfelt. And then the dance with Xochitl which was just like energy and fun."
He added, "She's the best, it's been really, really great."
Indeed, Robert may not be willing to confirm or deny any romance rumors, but he's certainly not shy about reflecting on what it was like to share the ballroom with Xochitl, who won season 32 of the ABC competition series.
In fact, he previously provided insight into what the training process looked like in the week leading up to the duo's Nov. 11 routine.
"The thing that Xochitl brings is so much energy and fun and passion," Robert told Deadline in an interview published Nov. 12. "It feels like we're so on the same wavelength when it comes to approaching the jive. We're like, 'Make sure it's really fun and then Witney can come in and make sure your toes are pointed.'"
And Witney, 32, confirmed that fun was certainly had between Xochitl, 19, and Robert. As she quipped in the joint interview, "I never felt more old than when they were in the studio."
"There were just lots of giggles and lots of I don't even know," the choreographer continued. "But they are extremely hard workers and they got the job done."
To see what other stars stepped back into the ballroom for DWTS' 20th anniversary celebration, keep reading.
Jonathan Roberts, Charlotte Jørgensen, Edyta Sliwinska, Ahly Costa & Louis Van Amstel
All six original pros from season one—inlcuding Alec Mazo—returned for the show's birthday. In fact, they opened the episode with moves that proved they've still got what it takes to dance to the top.
Apolo Anton Ohno & Rashad Jennings
The Olympic speed skater (season 4 winner and season 15 contestant) was Jordan Chiles' partner in the relay dance against Elaine Hendrix and her guest partner, NFL alum and season 24 winner Rashad.
Xochitl Gomez & Joey Graziadei
Season 32 winner Xochitl partnered with Robert Irwin against Alix Earle and her partner, season 33 winner Joey for the relay dance.
Rumer Willis & Kaitlyn Bristowe
Rumer (season 20 winner) partnered with Dylan Eforn in the relay dance against Andy Richter and Kaitlyn (season 29 winner).
Kenya Moore
The Real Housewives of Atlanta star returned to the ballroom after competing on season 30 with Brandon Armstrong.
Chandler Kinney
The Disney Channel star, also partnered with Brandon, returned after placing 3rd in season 33.
Daniel Durant, Ilona Maher & Marlee Matlin
The season 31, season 33 and season 6 alums struck a pose together on the event's red carpet.
Kelsey Anderson
The Bachelor alum was there in support of her fiancé Joey as he hit the stage with Alix.
Sabrina Bryan
The Cheetah Girls star returned to the ballroom 18 years after she competed on season 5, before going on to compete in the all-stars 15th season.
Kristi Yamaguchi
The former champion smiled wide upon her return to the ballroom after skating to the top during season 6.
Charity Lawson
The Bachelorette alum—and season 32 contestant—was a vision in gold on the red carpet.
Lindsay Arnold
The former pro—who last competed during season 30—returned to the ballroom.
Stephen Nedoroscik
The Olympian was all smiles during his return after flipping his way to fourth during season 33 with partner Rylee Arnold.
Bill Nye
The science guy returned to the ballroom 12 years after he became the dancing guy during season 17.
Jenn Tran
The Bachelorette alum, who placed 7th alongside partner Sasha Farber during season 33, struck a pose.
Chrishelle Strause
The Selling Sunset star returned after finishing in 8th during season 29 with partner Gleb Savchenko.
Ariana Madix
The Love Island USA host showed off her new darker hair while returning after placing 3rd with Pasha Pashkov in season 32.
Scott Hoying & Sasha Farber
The season 34 contestant, who was eliminated alongside Rylee, struck a pose with the former pro.
Amanda Kloots
The 4th place finisher from season 30 returned to cheer on her former pro partner Alan Bersten.