Robert Irwin broke down in tears on Tuesday's episode of “Dancing With the Stars.”
Throughout “Dedication Evening,” the wildlife conservationist and his dancing companion, Witney Carson, carried out an emotional modern routine set to Phil Collins' “You'll Be In My Coronary heart” from the 1990 Disney movie, “Tarzan.”
Robert, 21, devoted the efficiency to his mom, Terri Irwin, in honor of the admirable power she's proven their household for the reason that tragic dying of his father, Steve Irwin, in 2006. The beloved “Crocodile Hunter” was simply 44 years previous when he was fatally struck by a stingray barb.
“This can be a second with my mom that I'll cherish endlessly,” Robert mentioned in a video forward of the dance. “And I do know my dad could be so proud.”
Terri appeared on the finish of the dance, holding arms along with her son. The 2 gave each other an enormous hug, with Robert in tears.
Terri additionally wiped away tears because the judges praised the efficiency, giving it a 35 out of 40.
Choose Derek Hough bought choked up as he expressed the love he had for Robert's household. Hough was partnered with Robert's older sister, 27-year-old Bindi Irwin, throughout season 21 of “DWTS.”
“Man, I'm so pleased with you,” Hough mentioned. “I actually am. You've turn into such an incredible man, and the world wants the Irwin household.”
Bindi was within the ballroom Monday to assist her brother, after profitable the Season 21 mirrorball trophy in 2015. Throughout “Dedication Evening” on her season, she devoted her efficiency to the late zookeeper.
Terri, 61, talked about her husband's death within the video that performed forward of the efficiency.
“After they advised me about Steve's accident, it utterly broadsided me, as a result of Steve was solely 44 years previous,” she recalled. “It was form of unreal for Bindi.”
“Bindi was so sturdy on the time, however once you love somebody that a lot, it's like completely shedding a chunk of your coronary heart,” she continued. “You're actually not going to recover from it.”
Followers praised Terri when Hough re-posted his and Bindi's dance on TikTok.
“I'm sorry however Terri is the strongest particular person on the planet,” one particular person wrote. “She not solely raised two lovely youngsters completely, she continued to instill Steve's teachings in them.”
Robert has emerged as a Season 34 frontrunner due to his sturdy performances since premiere evening. His match physique has additionally received him loads of new followers.
The wildlife conservationist — who's presently single and beforehand shared he's looking for the perfect American girl — danced shirtless to “Million Greenback Child” by Tommy Richman throughout “TikTok Evening,” the place he later advised Web page Six that his DMs have been popping.
“To start with, it simply means so, a lot,” he mentioned on the time. “However, yeah, I'm looking out and it'll occur when it occurs … preserve it coming!”
“Dancing With the Stars” returns subsequent Tuesday at 8 p.m. ET/PT on ABC and Disney+, with new episodes streaming on Hulu the next day.
