Robert Irwin’s dancing prowess is scoring him legions of fans on Dancing With The Stars US.
On Tuesday night, the celebrity conservationist, 21, set pulses racing as he danced up a storm with his stunning partner Witney Carson.
At one point, Robert performed a jaw-dropping assisted leap with the help of Witney, in which he extended his body horizontally with one leg kicked high away from her.
Fans were stunned to see the I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! presenter perform such intricate moves with perfect precision and grace, and quickly took to social media to praise him.
‘No dance experience, no TikToks, no gymnastics… THIS MAN WORKS AT A ZOO,’ one person gushed.
‘Watched this twice. Just so effortless,’ a second added.
Robert Irwin’s dancing prowess is scoring him legions of fans on Dancing With The Stars US
On Tuesday night, Robert set pulses racing as he danced up a storm with his stunning partner Witney Carson. At one point, he performed a jaw-dropping assisted leap
‘This was such a beautiful dance. You deserved a 10 because of how amazing it was,’ a third chipped in.
‘I am completely goosebumped,’ another wrote.
Elsewhere in the episode, there was barely a dry eye in the house when Robert took to the stage for another emotional routine.
While Robert and Witney have set pulses racing with some steamy routines over the past few weeks, Tuesday night’s turn well and truly got the waterworks flowing.
The theme of the evening was Dedications, and Robert and Witney chose an emotional dance to the Phil Collins track You’ll Be In My Heart, which he dedicated to his mother, Terri, 61.
Before taking to the stage with Witney, Robert was already overcome with emotion, speaking about his mother to camera.
‘She’s an absolute hero to me, because I was two when I lost dad [wildlife warrior Steve Irwin],’ Robert said, struggling to contain his emotion.
‘As I got older, [I] started to realise just how hard it would have been for her to be there for us, and all the while continue dad’s legacy that her and dad built together.’
Fans were stunned to see the I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! presenter perform such intricate moves with perfect precision and grace, and took to social media to praise him
Robert added: ‘I’ve never been able to capture the feeling of gratitude I feel for her.’
‘At every milestone, when I just wish that my dad was there, she was there. That was enough.’
The routine went off without a hitch before Robert surprised everyone with a cameo from Terri in the final moments of the dance.
As they concluded their dance, Robert broke down in tears as he lovingly hugged Terri in front of an adoring crowd.
Terri, overcome with emotion herself, also fought back tears following the performance.
‘I love him so much. I’m so blessed to be his mum,’ she said, to which Robert replied: ‘This dance is for my mum, and for all the mums who don’t get the recognition they deserve. If you can, call your mum and tell her you love her.’
The routine also received resounding praise from the judges, earning a total score of 35 out of 40.
Judge Bruno Tonioli praised the number, saying it was a ‘true expression of love’.
‘[Steve] is looking at you, kid, and he’s smiling,’ Bruno said.
