{"id":329069,"date":"2026-05-04T16:24:39","date_gmt":"2026-05-04T10:54:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ebiztoday.news\/?p=329069"},"modified":"2026-05-04T16:24:39","modified_gmt":"2026-05-04T10:54:39","slug":"robert-irwin-pushes-mom-terri-toward-dwts-highlight","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ebiztoday.news\/index.php\/2026\/05\/04\/robert-irwin-pushes-mom-terri-toward-dwts-highlight\/","title":{"rendered":"Robert Irwin Pushes Mom Terri Toward DWTS Highlight"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p><strong>Robert Irwin<\/strong> isn\u2019t done collecting \u201c<strong>Dancing with the Stars<\/strong>\u201d wins for his family just yet.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>After each he and his sister <strong>Bindi Irwin<\/strong> took home Mirrorball trophies, the 22-year-old is now setting his sights on getting their mom, <strong>Terri Irwin<\/strong>, onto the ballroom floor.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>During a recent interview, the wildlife conservation family opened up in regards to the possibility, with Robert making it clear he\u2019s determined to show the thought into reality, whether Terri is fully ready or not.<\/p>\n<p>\t\t<!-- TargetVideo video matching --><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-captioned=\"\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DXF_nwGiWQ8\/?utm_source=ig_embed&#038;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\" style=\" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:540px; min-width:326px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);\"><\/blockquote>\n<p>Robert Irwin is making it his personal mission to see his mom compete on \u201cDancing with the Stars.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>After winning essentially the most recent season alongside partner Witney Carson, he didn\u2019t hesitate to share his next goal for the family.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI\u2019ll get her. Don\u2019t worry. We\u2019re gonna get her on the following season. I\u2019m gonna make it occur!\u201d Robert told <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eonline.com\/news\/1431604\/robert-irwins-mom-terri-irwin-on-if-she-would-compete-on-dwts#\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"(opens in a new tab)\"><em>E! News<\/em><\/a>, confidently insisting that Terri will eventually step onto the dance floor.<\/p>\n<p>Terri, nevertheless, is taking a more cautious approach. Speaking alongside her son on the Steve Irwin Gala in Las Vegas, she joked about needing time to think about the thought.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI\u2019ll review the petition,\u201d she said, adding that she would \u201cget back to you in five to seven business days.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Still, the 61-year-old admitted that the chance is appealing. \u201cI&#8217;m honored to be asked if I&#8217;d do it since it\u2019s an incredible thing,\u201d she shared.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-robert-shares-why-terri-would-thrive-on-the-show\"><strong>Robert Shares Why Terri Would Thrive On The Show<\/strong><\/h2>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-captioned=\"\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DQ5DiVckjeE\/?utm_source=ig_embed&#038;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\" style=\" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:540px; min-width:326px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);\"><\/blockquote>\n<p>Robert Irwin isn\u2019t just pushing for his mom to hitch, but he already has a vision for the way she would succeed.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Drawing from his own experience, he believes Terri would genuinely benefit from the process and the energy of the show.<\/p>\n<p>The zookeeper even went a step further by suggesting a possible partner for his mom. He believes skilled dancer Val Chmerkovskiy could be the right match.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u201cMum, I\u2019d think you\u2019d dance so well with Val,\u201d he told her, adding that it might make the experience much more enjoyable.<\/p>\n<p>Terri herself reflected on what she has seen from her children\u2019s time on \u201cDWTS,\u201d recalling how Bindi once described the experience.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThat is the closest you\u2019ll ever get to flying. You&#8217;re feeling free. It\u2019s euphoric. It\u2019s amazing,\u201d she remembered her daughter saying.<\/p>\n<p>She also spoke in regards to the physical side of ballroom dancing, noting how demanding it will probably be.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe dancing has gotta be essentially the most athletic, incredible, moving experience that you might have, so I feel it might be really special,\u201d Terri explained.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-robert-irwin-gets-backup-as-dwts-pros-support-terri-casting\"><strong>Robert Irwin Gets Backup As \u2018DWTS\u2019 Pros Support Terri Casting<\/strong><\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium_large caption_belowImage credit_onImage mobile-image-full-width\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">APEX \/ MEGA <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Robert isn\u2019t the just one campaigning for Terri to hitch the show. His former dance partner Witney Carson is fully on board with the thought and agrees along with his selection of partner.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI feel that she could be best paired with someone who\u2019s seasoned, but can really have a good time along with her,\u201d Witney said, before adding, \u201cDare I say Val.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>She also explained why Chmerkovskiy could be a robust fit, noting that he can balance discipline with a fun rehearsal environment.<\/p>\n<p>Witney already sees potential in Terri based on past experience. She pointed to the conservationist\u2019s transient appearance during a performance earlier within the season.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u201cShe\u2019s the last Irwin. We\u2019ve got to get Terri on the show. I feel she would do incredible,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n<p>Recalling that moment, Witney added, \u201cShe was adding things. She desired to do a pass\u00e9. She was adding a flick. I used to be like, \u2018Go Terri!\u2019\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-robert-calls-dwts-win-life-changing-after-emotional-finale\"><strong>Robert Calls \u2018DWTS\u2019 Win \u2018Life-Changing\u2019 After Emotional Finale<\/strong><\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium_large caption_belowImage credit_onImage mobile-image-full-width\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"973\" src=\"https:\/\/media.theblast.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/bindi-irwin-robert-irwin-768x973.jpg\" alt=\"Bindi Irwin and Robert Irwin at Endometriosis Foundation of Americas Blossom Ball\" class=\"wp-image-687697\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media.theblast.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/bindi-irwin-robert-irwin-1213x1536.jpg 1213w, https:\/\/media.theblast.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/bindi-irwin-robert-irwin-808x1024.jpg 808w, https:\/\/media.theblast.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/bindi-irwin-robert-irwin-768x973.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.theblast.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/bindi-irwin-robert-irwin-237x300.jpg 237w, https:\/\/media.theblast.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/bindi-irwin-robert-irwin-scaled.jpg 428w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 430px) 100px, 100vw\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Steven Bergman\/AFF-USA.com \/ MEGA <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Robert Irwin won Season 34 alongside Carson after a highly competitive finale during which five couples performed multiple routines, with judges\u2019 scores and audience votes combined to find out the winner.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Despite entering the finale with a rib injury, he delivered strong performances, earning near-perfect scores and ultimately winning after considered one of the closest vote leads to the show\u2019s history.<\/p>\n<p>As The Blast shared, the TV presenter said the victory meant \u201cevery thing\u201d to him. Speaking after the finale, Robert shared, \u201cTo follow in those footsteps and to do the identical has meant every thing to me.\u201d\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>He described the experience as life-changing, saying, \u201cThis has absolutely modified my life.\u201d Robert also reflected on watching Bindi\u2019s win years earlier, explaining the way it inspired him.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOnce I watched her lift that Mirrorball, I saw her lifting that message,\u201d he said. Overall, Robert expressed gratitude for the journey and his dance partner, calling the experience unforgettable.\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-robert-irwin-weighs-in-on-bachelor-speculation-never-say-never\"><strong>Robert Irwin Weighs In On \u2018Bachelor\u2019 Speculation: \u2018Never Say Never\u2019<\/strong><\/h2>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-captioned=\"\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DXW1irJgded\/?utm_source=ig_embed&#038;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\" style=\" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:540px; min-width:326px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);\"><\/blockquote>\n<p>Robert has addressed growing speculation about whether he could develop into the following lead on \u201cThe Bachelor,\u201d and he\u2019s not shutting the door on the thought.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>In keeping with The Blast, the wildlife conservationist said, \u201cNever say never,\u201d adding, \u201cI\u2019m on this realm immediately where I\u2019m like, never say never.\u201d\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>He continued to tease the likelihood, saying, \u201cWatch this space. Who knows. It\u2019s an odd world. Anything could occur.\u201d\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Despite the thrill, Robert made it clear that reality TV romance isn\u2019t his important focus. He emphasized, \u201cI\u2019m a zookeeper. I\u2019m an animal conservationist. That\u2019s my thing,\u201d noting that his life could be very different from what\u2019s being reported.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>He also downplayed his dating life, admitting, \u201cMy life is so much more boring than you may think. I\u2019m pretty vanilla.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><br \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Robert Irwin isn\u2019t done collecting \u201cDancing with the Stars\u201d wins for his family just yet.\u00a0 After each he and his sister Bindi Irwin took home Mirrorball trophies, the 22-year-old is now setting his sights on getting their mom, Terri Irwin, onto the ballroom floor.\u00a0 During a recent interview, the wildlife conservation family opened up in [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":329070,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[337],"tags":[15154,25835,1207,1137,8712,10231,29672],"class_list":["post-329069","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-entertainment","tag-dwts","tag-irwin","tag-mom","tag-pushes","tag-robert","tag-spotlight","tag-terri"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/ebiztoday.news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/329069","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/ebiztoday.news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/ebiztoday.news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ebiztoday.news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ebiztoday.news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=329069"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/ebiztoday.news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/329069\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":329072,"href":"https:\/\/ebiztoday.news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/329069\/revisions\/329072"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ebiztoday.news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/329070"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/ebiztoday.news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=329069"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ebiztoday.news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=329069"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ebiztoday.news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=329069"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}