Robert Irwin is getting some extra-special Dancing With the Stars rehearsal time earlier than hitting the ballroom.
“Grace is ensuring my dance coaching continues after I get house. She is prepped and prepared for season 50 of @dancingwiththestars,” Robert, 21, wrote by way of Instagram on Saturday, September 20, referring to his sister Bindi Irwin’s 4-year-old daughter. “Critically so grateful I’ve my household right here supporting me on this DWTS journey.”
Robert uploaded footage displaying the younger conservationist holding Grace’s hand as he went over the kicks and flicks from his premiere night time jive.
“Bum, ba-bum after which, we’re going to go over right here,” he advised Grace within the clip, as she adopted his lead. “Then, we’re gonna do the identical factor. Our arm comes throughout as we [do that part].”
After Bindi, 27, shouted that she “liked” the routine, Robert had a candy response to her reward. (Bindi gained DWTS in 2015 with professional accomplice Derek Hough.)
“The mirrorball champion has permitted,” he quipped, referring to his older sister. “So, that’s an excellent dance. … Tens, all tens. [Grace,] you gained. All people else can go house now. Grace has gained.”
Robert carried out a jive with accomplice Witney Carson throughout the season 34 premiere on September 16, the place they scored a 15 out of 20 for his or her routine set to “Born to Be Wild” by Steppenwolf.
“After doing this expertise, I reckon I believe he’d be stoked,” Robert solely advised Us Weekly of his late father, Steve Irwin. “I reckon he would adore it in right here. That is like the final word adrenaline rush, and that’s what he liked greater than the rest.”
He continued, “[My dad] confirmed what it’s to dwell life at 100%, to steer with a way of genuine positivity and enthusiasm, and that’s what I need to do, and that’s what I need to deliver into the ballroom. It’s such a privilege to have the ability to do this alongside Witney. And actually, every little thing out there’s all due to Witney and all due to the workforce that we’ve obtained. I’m so fortunate that we obtained this collectively.”
Whereas Robert is definite that his late dad would have liked his opening jive, he additionally desires to carry out one other routine in his honor.
“I might like to pay tribute to my dad, to my household and a legacy that’s so necessary to me,” Robert advised Us after the dwell present.
Dancing With the Stars airs on ABC and Disney+ Tuesdays at 8 p.m. ET.
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