Robert Irwin felt the wrath of Vegemite’s official Instagram account on Monday after he called a plate of croissants a “breakfast of champions” in a post.
The 19-year-old wildlife star shared a series of pictures showing the baked treats having breakfast alongside two pots of butter and a cup of tea.
While some of his fans loved Robert’s choice of pastries, others said in the comments that it was “unhealthy.”
But it was the yeast spread brand Vegemite that caused the most outrage, apparently disappointed that Robert hadn’t chosen Vegemite for his breakfast.
In the pictures, Robert smiled as he sat at the breakfast table next to his girlfriend Rorie Buckey, who was also tagged in the post.
19-year-old Robert Irwin had a playful exchange with Vegemite via Instagram after better describing a plate of croissants and bowls as a “breakfast of champions” on Monday. Pictured
The official report on the iconic Australian breakfast offering said: “We’re not angry, just disappointed,” with a laughing face emoji alongside.
The comment was “loved” by 119 fans, who saw the funny side of the playful taunts.
Vegemite is an iconic Australian spread that was first sold in stores in 1923.
Made from yeast extract and a range of spice additives, it is often compared to its British counterpart, Marmite.
This comes amid more personal messages for Robert, who may be planning to pop the question to his girlfriend Rorie.
But it was yeast spread brand Vegemite that caused the most outrage, apparently disappointed that Robert hadn’t chosen Vegemite (pictured) for his breakfast
The iconic Australian breakfast spread’s official account said: “We’re not angry, just disappointed” with a laughing ass emoji. It was “loved” by 119 fans.
According to New Idea magazine, Robert could propose this week when his girlfriend visits him in Africa while watching I’m A Celebrity, Get Me Out Of Here! rotates.
“Everyone is convinced they want to pop the question when they’re in Africa,” an insider told the publication.
“Robert is crazy about her and is planning something unforgettable when he officially proposes to her.” “They both know it’s part of their plans, so he came up with special ways to make it a surprise.”
The source went on to say that Robert and Rorie are taking their relationship “very seriously” and are planning a future together.
While some of his fans loved Robert’s choice of pastries, others said it was “not healthy.”
The wildlife star peered out the window as he relaxed at the breakfast table
“They talked about where they should live and even how big their family should be,” they added.
Robert and Rorie went Instagram official in August after months of rumors that they were seeing each other.
Rorie reportedly completed an Irwin-approved “Wildlife Warrior Boot Camp” before she and Robert became an official couple.
Woman’s Day claimed last month that Rorie needed to win over the family by being willing to get out into nature.
According to New Idea magazine, Robert could propose when his girlfriend Rorie (right) visits him in Africa in the coming months while he films I’m A Celebrity
“Robert is crazy about her and is planning something unforgettable when he officially proposes to her.” “They both know it’s part of their plans, so he came up with special ways to make it a surprise,” said a source
The couple are currently in a long-distance relationship, with Robert living at Australia Zoo in Queensland while Rorie is in Perth.
Robert and Rorie, the niece of legendary Australian actor Heath Ledger, have a lot in common and both grew up in the public eye after suffering the devastating loss of a family member.
Heath was at the peak of his Hollywood career when he was found dead in January 2008 after an accidental prescription drug overdose.
Robert’s father, Steve Irwin, known to the world as the “Crocodile Hunter”, died on September 4, 2006 at the age of 44 after being stabbed in the chest by a stingray.