Robert Irwin’s latest gig has been announced.
The wildlife warrior and TV personality is set to take center stage as the host of TikTok’s annual awards show.
Irwin will be lending his charisma to the much-anticipated 2024 TikTok Awards presented by CeraVe, which will celebrate the “diversity, uniqueness and achievements of TikTok storytellers”, according to a media release.
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“TikTok has become a crucial platform for me to share my message and my life at Australia Zoo. I am so grateful that I get to showcase our conservation efforts and behind-the-scenes action with over 7.5 million followers,” Irwin said of his new hosting role.
“Now, as host of this year’s TikTok Awards, I’m excited to celebrate Aussie creators and businesses who are leading the charge on TikTok, all while having some serious fun on stage.”
Aside Irwin’s hosting role, TikTok has teamed up with the Irwin family’s charity Wildlife Warriors as the official partner for this year’s awards night.
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“I’m stoked that Wildlife Warriors is the official charity partner for this year’s TikTok Awards because it means more people in Australia and around the world will be able to get on board and support our work to protect endangered species and preserve natural habitats,” addedRobert.
The TikTok Awards night will take place Wednesday, 27 November at Sydney’s iconic Hordern Pavilion and promises to “bring together the most-watched creators, biggest viral trends and the most talked-about moments on TikTok from 2024.
Fourteen awards will be up for grabs including Creator of the Year, Video of the Year and the TikTok For Good Award.
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This year will see some new awards making their debut as well including Food Creator of the Year, Sport & Fitness Creator of the Year, Beauty & Fashion Creator of the Year and Learn on TikTok Award.
Last year the esteemed Creator of the Year award went to Indy Clinton with Video of the Year going to the viral Fitzroy Garage Party. Voting for this year’s nominees will open to the public on Wednesday 23 October ahead of the Awards Show.
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The new gig is an addition to Irwin’s already busy plate. The conservationist was earlier this month named the Global Ambassador for Prince William’s Earthshot Prize,
He is set to join South African actress and humanitarian Nomzamo Mbatha as one of the inaugural Earthshot Global Ambassadors,
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