Bindi Irwin has teased a return to US Dancing With The Stars, ten years after being crowned Mirrorball champion on the hit reality show.
The wildlife warrior, 27, and her brother Robert, 21, took to Instagram on Friday to share a short clip of Bindi in the rehearsal studio.
As Sexxy Red’s She’s Back played over the footage, Bindi sassily strutted towards the camera, bearing a cheeky expression.
Brother Robert and his dancing partner Witney Carson then popped up from behind Bindi and joined her in the dance.
‘We’ve recruited a new member of #TeamIrWINit,’ Robert captioned the clip.
The post was met with a flurry of comments from fans who were excited for Bindi’s return to the ABC/Disney+ series.
Bindi Irwin has teased a return to US Dancing With The Stars, ten years after being crowned Mirrorball champion on the hit reality show
However, Bindi kept them guessing, claiming she was only at rehearsals for a visit.
‘So wonderful to visit you guys for rehearsals,’ she wrote.
‘Your dance this week is going to be so incredibly special. Can’t wait to cheer for you both.’
Nevertheless, viewers could not contain their excitement over a potential brother and sister DWTS pairing.
‘@bindisueirwin you know we all want to see you on the dancefloor with them. You’re alumni, I think it’s in the rules,’ one fan wrote.
Another chimed in with: ‘Ok great I’m ready to sob next week.’
A third summed up the sentiment of many with: ‘YESSSSSSS! If they don’t get all tens this week, I don’t know what to say anymore. This is gonna be so special!!!!’
It was all but confirmed by Deadline this week, who reported that a raft of former Mirrorball champions would be returning for the next episode’s relay round.
Bindi took out top honours on Dancing With The Stars back in 2015, when she was just 17 years old. She is pictured with dancing partner and current judge Derek Hough
The wildlife warrior, 27, and her brother Robert, 21, took to Instagram on Friday to share a short clip of Bindi in the rehearsal studio
While they did not divulge which former champions will be returning, Bindi’s appearance at Robert and Witney’s rehearsal seems a little more than coincidental.
Robert and Bindi also shared an adorable photo of the rehearsal that featured Bindi’s daughter Grace Warrior, 4.
Grace looked cute as a button as she struck a fifth position ballet pose as Bindi, Robert and Witney looked on.
Celebrating 20 years of @dancingwiththestars. So incredibly special to bring Grace to the rehearsal studio,’ Bindi captioned the sweet photo.
‘Her favourite part? “Dance Class” with Witney and Uncle Robert. My. Heart.’
It comes after Robert surprised viewers last month with an emotional cameo from mum, Terri.
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 mum, 61.
It went off without a hitch before Robert surprised everyone with a cameo from Terri in the routine’s final moments.
Brother Robert and his dancing partner Witney Carson then popped up from behind Bindi and joined her in the dance. ‘We’ve recruited a new member of #TeamIrWINit,’ Robert captioned the clip
Robert and Bindi also shared an adorable photo of the rehearsal that featured Bindi’s daughter Grace Warrior, 4. Grace looked cute as a button as she struck a fifth position ballet pose as Bindi, Robert and Witney looked on
It comes after Robert surprised viewers last month with an emotional cameo from mum, Terri, 61
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, and 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.’
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. ‘You gave us all your heart and soul. All I can say is this was the true expression of everlasting love.’
It was a similar reaction on social media, with fans swooning over the emotionally charged performance.
Bindi took out top honours on Dancing With The Stars back in 2015, when she was just 17 years old.
She and partner Derek Hough, who is a current judge on the hit series, had already been pegged as the favourite among fans and judges for most of season 21.
After three gruelling months on the show, Bindi seemed genuinely overwhelmed as she clutched the coveted Mirrorball Trophy.
‘Thank you so much for everything. I can’t believe I’m here. Thank you for changing my life,’ Bindi shouted out.
