Robert Irwin received a particular welcome upon arriving in California to start manufacturing on Season 34 of Dancing With the Stars.
“We simply touched down into L.A. for Dancing With the Stars. Look who I discovered,” Robert mentioned in a Sunday, August 24, Instagram clip earlier than pointing right down to his dad Steve Irwin‘s star on the Hollywood Stroll of Fame.
“How cool is that?” he mentioned whereas standing subsequent to his father’s star. “That’s so superior. How good. That’s so cool.”
Robert’s sister, Bindi Irwin, reacted to the particular second within the submit’s feedback. “I do know Dad is SO pleased with you,” she wrote, to which many followers replied that Steve could be “so pleased with each of you.”
Robert is the youngest of Steve and Terri Irwin’s two kids, together with Bindi. Robert was solely two years previous when Crocodile Hunter star Steve died on the age of 44 on account of a stingray damage in 2006. Through the years, he has adopted in his father’s footsteps as a TV character and wildlife conservationist.
A number of followers gushed over Robert’s run-in with Steve’s Stroll of Fame star — in addition to wished him luck on DWTS — within the submit’s feedback. “So cool. Your dad introduced pleasure and training to so many. It’s nice to see you observe in his footsteps,” one Instagram consumer wrote. “Go dance your toes off on the market! 👏🙌.”
“So candy you might be a lot like him 🐊,” one other particular person commented, whereas another person shared, “Proud to say I’ve taken an image there 😍 so excited to look at DWTS once more quickly! 🙌.”
One fan wrote that Steve’s star was “properly deserved,” including, “Your father introduced loads of pleasure to the TV’s of many households world wide 🥹.” One other fan received emotional, writing, “You’re wanting down at your dads star however he’s wanting down on you :).”
Robert was the primary superstar contestant introduced for DWTS Season 34, adopted by social media star Alix Earle and The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives stars Jennifer Affleck and Whitney Leavitt. ABC has not revealed additional casting particulars, together with which DWTS professionals will return for an additional shot on the Len Goodman Mirrorball Trophy.
Along with persevering with Steve’s legacy, Robert can be following in Bindi’s dancing footwear by competing on DWTS. Bindi famously received Season 21 of the ABC competitors sequence together with her associate, Derek Hough.
“Robert, you’ll completely shine within the ballroom. I want I might categorical the magnitude of how proud I’m of you and every little thing you could have achieved,” Bindi wrote through Instagram on April 22. “Can’t wait to cheer you on every week as you encourage so many together with your power, kindness and willpower. Right here’s to a rare journey forward.”
Dancing With the Stars, Season 34 premiere, Tuesday, September 16, 8/7c, ABC