Robert Irwin Moved To Tears On ‘DWTS’ Dedication Night After Paying Tribute To His Mother
Dancing With The Stars Dedication Night was already an emotional evening as the contestants took turns dedicating their dance routines – which ranged from contemporary to salsa – to their loved ones. But Robert Irwin‘s touching tribute to his mother Terri earned resounding praise from the judges after he opened up about how she upheld their family after his father, Steve Irwin, died.
Terri appeared during Robert’s contemporary routine to Phil Collins’ “You’ll Be in My Heart,” replacing his partner Witney Carson at the end of the already emotional performance.
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Judge Bruno Tonioli told Robert that his father is “looking at you, kid, and he’s smiling,” adding, “You gave us all of your heart and soul. All I can say this was the true expression of everlasting love.”
Carrie Ann Inaba also praised Robert, telling Terri, “I’ve never had kids, but Terri, I have to say, if I could have had kids, I would like him to be like that.”
DWTS host Derek Hough has a more personal connection the family, however, after having won Season 21 with Robert’s sister Bindi Irwin.
Robert was moved to tears as the judges praised him and his family. The 21-year-old wildlife conservationist and his partner ultimately earned their highest score yet this season at 40 points.
“The love I have for your family — I just have so much love for you guys. Man, I’m so proud of you. I really am, you’ve become such an amazing man, and the world needs the Irwin family,” Hough said.
Robert was candid during rehearsals about how his father’s death impacted the family and credited Terri with keeping them together.
“I was two when I lost dad, and as I got older, I started to realize 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,” Irwin said.
He continued, “I struggle a lot with losing dad, a lot, and she always made sure my dad was present in our lives. I wanted to know how proud my dad would be of her.”
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