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Robert Irwin Moves Fans To Tears With Emotional ‘Dancing With The Stars’ Tribute To His Mom Terri And Late Dad Steve
When the TV celebrity stepped onto the “Dancing With the Stars” stage Tuesday night, he wasn’t just dancing for a score – he was commemorating the lady who kept his family strong after tragedy and discreetly paying respect to his late father, Steve.
After giving a heartbreaking performance in honor of his mother, Terri Irwin, the most significant lady in his life, 20-year-old animal conservationist Robert Irwin, son of the late “Crocodile Hunter” Steve Irwin, departed the “Dancing With the Stars” floor crying.
Both the judges and the audience were overcome with emotion when Robert and his partner Witney Carson performed Phil Collins’ classic ballad “You’ll Be in My Heart” as part of their Contemporary routine.
“In our hearts forever and always ❤️ Robert and Witney delivered a beautiful Contemporary dedicated to his mom Terri ✨,” the show wrote in a touching Instagram post, capturing the emotional gravity of the moment.
Fans Demand ‘Justice for Robert’ as a Judge’s Score Sparks Outrage
Social media was rocked by the performance’s emotional impact. On the internet, viewers expressed their amazement and respect for a judge’s score.
“The most moving dance I’ve ever seen on this show,” one fan gushed. Another viewer echoed the heartbreak, “This broke me 😭 And then Derek was absolutely right about the world needing the Irwin’s. I am a mess [sic]😭😭😭😭😭😭😭.” Another viewer said, “I absolutely sobbed.”
But the praise quickly gave way to outrage. Fans took particular issue with one judge’s score, with a person declaring, “Justice for Robert after Carrie Ann gave him an 8. Like what?!?!”
The criticism didn’t stop there — another bluntly wrote, “[sic] carrie ann doesn’t know how to do her job.”
A Son’s Tribute to His Guiding Light: ‘She Was There, and That Was Enough’
Robert talked candidly about the significance of this performance before he took the stage. In an emotionally charged voice, he confessed:
“I’ve never been able to capture the feeling of gratitude I feel for her. At every milestone, when I just wish, when I just wish that my dad was there, she was [sic] she was there, and that was enough.”
He added in a confessional that was quite vulnerable:
“I struggle a lot with losing [my] dad a lot. She always made sure my dad was present in our lives. I wanted to know how proud my dad would be of her.”
Terri’s Own Words Bring Viewers to Their Knees
Terri personally participated in the rehearsal process and, as usual, contributed her terrible honesty and maternal love. She joked when she first arrived, “I’m here to cry,” but then she immediately thought about the heartbreaking grief that characterized the first several years following Steve’s passing.
She added, “After we lost Steve, it was difficult to smile again, for quite [a] while. So for him to say, ‘You lifted me up,’ honestly, it was the opposite. Because of them, I could get up every morning, so every day I’m a proud mama.”
It was nearly unbearable how vulnerable their relationship was, mother and son holding on to love and tradition after unfathomable loss.
From Catching Crocodiles to Crushing It on the Dance Floor
Entertainment Tonight praised the performance’s raw emotional power, writing, “Robert Irwin hopes that his dad, Steve Irwin, is proud of his and Terri’s ‘Dancing With the Stars’ performance tonight. ❤️”
The outlet previously spotlighted Robert’s versatility, writing, “From catching crocodiles to rocking rhinestones on the dance floor, Robert Irwin can do it all. 🐊 ✨” This latest performance proved that for Robert, dancing isn’t just performance — it’s personal.
An Unforgettable Night of Dedication, Legacy, and Love
During Week Five’s “Dedication Night,” each star honored a person who influenced their lives in an intensely personal routine. The ballroom was packed with family and friends, creating a poignant, private setting.
Kym Johnson, a former professional and two-time Mirrorball champion, was a guest judge on the panel of judges. With a combined score of 35 out of 40, Robert and Witney were among the night’s best performers. The true triumph, however, was symbolized by hearts being moved, tears being shed, and a family tradition being gratefully and gracefully recognized.
Robert Irwin’s dance was more than movement; it was a remembrance, a tribute, and a cry of love booming through the ballroom – a reminder that his family’s spirit lives on in every stride.
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