Robert Irwin, 20-year-old wildlife conservationist and son of the late Steve Irwin, delivered a deeply emotional performance during Week 5 of Dancing With the Stars.
The theme of the night was “Dedication,” and Robert chose to honor the most important woman in his life — his mother, Terri Irwin — with a powerful Contemporary dance performed alongside his partner, Witney Carson.
Set to Phil Collins’ “You’ll Be in My Heart”, the performance wasn’t just a dance — it was a tribute to love, grief, strength, and family.
Before taking the stage, Robert shared the pain of growing up without his father, who died when he was just two years old. “At every big moment in my life when I just wished my dad was there,” he said, “my mum was there — and that was enough.” Robert spoke with raw emotion about how much Terri sacrificed to…
