Robert Irwin broke down in tears during a recent moving performance on Dancing With The Stars US.
The celebrity conservationist, 21, left viewers stunned during a touching Foxtrot with Witney Carson to Leona Lewis’ ballad Footprints in the Sand.
The heartfelt performance not only paid tribute to Robert’s late father Steve, as a projection of him appeared in the foreground, but also to his sister Bindi, 27, who performed the same song during her own DWTS stint in 2015.
As their dance came to an end, Robert’s sister Bindi made a surprise performance, and joined him in the incredibly emotional dance – which saw Robert moved to tears as it ended.
Clips of a very young Robert with his father were projected onto the ballroom floor, leaving the Australian star overcome with emotion.Â
He collapsed to the floor and was embraced by Witney and Bindi as the crowd erupted in applause, earning him perfect scores across the board.
Robert Irwin broke down in tears during a recent moving performance on Dancing With The Stars US, in which he performed a very emotional dance with his partner Witney CarsonÂ
The celebrity conservationist, 21, left viewers stunned by performing a touching Foxtrot with Witney, to Leona Lewis’ ballad Footprints in the SandÂ
Fans were deeply touched by the powerful performance and quickly took to social media to show their appreciation.Â
‘When Bindi came out I absolutely sobbbbbbbed,’ one person gushed.
‘I will never emotionally recover from this,’ another added and a third chimed in with: ‘Wasn’t expecting to be moved to the point of actual tears but that ending did it for me.’
Robert’s powerful performances this year have made him a fan favourite for winning the 2025 season, ten years after Bindi took home the title on the show.
It comes after DWTS US viewers were convinced they’ve figured out which Irwin family member will join next, following Bindi and Robert Irwin’s incredible stints.Â
The celebrity conservationist siblings have already wowed audiences with their moves, and now fans believe a new social media clip reveals who’s next.Â
Earlier this week, Robert teased a snippet of his rehearsals on Instagram, which showed his little niece Grace, four, practising a dance.
The four-year-old looked adorable in a sparkling black dress as she practised alongside Robert and his dance partner, Witney Carson.
As their dance came to an end, Robert’s sister Bindi made a surprise performance, and joined him in the incredibly emotional dance – which saw Robert moved to tears as it ended
Clips of a very young Robert with his father were projected onto the ballroom floor, leaving the Australian star overcome with emotion
The wildlife warrior and her brother recently posted to Instagram to share a short clip of Bindi in the rehearsal studio.Â
‘I love when Grace stops by rehearsals and we can teach her some new dance moves. Makes me think about when I was a little kid watching my sister in rehearsals on her season of DWTS. A full circle moment,‘ Robert wrote.
The footage wowed Robert’s followers, who flocked to the comments to ask when young Grace might appear on the show.Â
Robert is currently paired with US dancer Witney on the latest season, while Bindi famously won back in 2015, at just 17.
Earlier this month, Bindi teased her own DWTS comeback, a decade after being crowned Mirrorball champion.
The wildlife warrior and her brother posted to Instagram 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.
Robert and his partner Witney then popped up behind Bindi to join the fun.Â
‘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.
However, Bindi kept them guessing, claiming she was only at rehearsals for a visit.
