Dancing With the Stars' announced the first season 34 cast member, and they have a connection to a past winner

Robert Irwin is heading to the ballroom. At Hulu's first-ever Get Real! event on Tuesday in Beverly Hills, California, it was announced that the wildlife conservationist and photographer would be joining season 34 of " Dancing with the Stars ." He is the first celebrity cast member announced for season 34 of "Dancing with the Stars."

Following a strong run last fall, ABC has renewed the long-running competition show for a 34th season. DWTS has also named its first castmember for the coming season: conservationist and TV host Robert Irwin. The rest of the celebrity cast and their professional partners will be announced closer to the season premiere.