Robert Irwin bursts into tears with Bindi by his side during 'perfect score' Dancing With The Stars routine
Robert Irwin burst into tears as his sister Bindi joined him for his latest Dancing in the Stars routine in order to pay tribute to their late father, Steve.
The 21-year-old danced the foxtrot with his partner Witney Carson to the song Footprints In The Sand by Leona Lewis.
Dressed in all-white outfits, the pair gracefully floated over the footprints projected onto the dance floor and into a beautiful routine.
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Robert Irwin floated gracefully on the dancefloor in a white suit. ABC
At the end of the dance, Robert was joined by his sister Bindi, posing with her before they turned around to see a projection of footage of their father on the dance floor.
Robert fell to the ground in tears as he crouched on the floor, with Bindi embracing him in a hug.
It was the perfect touch to the end of their routine, which received a perfect score of 10 from all the judges – marking the first one this season.
Judge Bruno Tonioli remarked: "That was so beautiful. It was a poetic, touching tribute that really touched all of us.
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He ended the routine with an appearance by his sister Bindi ABC
The dance was a tribute to their late father Steve. ABC
"I could not take my eyes off of you!"
The dance also had another meaningful layer, as Bindi also danced to the number during her own stint on the show a decade ago.
She won the series with her freestyle routine to the song.
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Robert burst into tears at the sight of the footage ABC
Bindi embraced her little brother ABC
Robert also earned the "royal seal of approval" from a surprise guest – his old friend, Prince William.
During rehearsals, Robert revealed that he would have been in Brazil to present Prince William's Earthshot prize if he had been cut from the show.
Soon after, the Wildlife Warrior received a video call from the future King of England himself.
His dance received the first perfect score this season. ABC
"Oh my goodness!! How are you?" Robert said as his partner Witney looked shocked at the person on the other end of the line.
Robert asked William about how things were in Rio de Janeiro, to which the 43-year-old said, "Going really well. The finalists this year are really gonna go on and save the world, we're missing you Robert."
He cheekily added, "Whilst your twinkle toes are going off elsewhere, I need you down here!"
Before the royal signed off, he made a request of Witney.
"Witney, you need to get him in as much glitter as you can," he joked, before adding, "Guys, you've got a seriously good chance of winning this, so just the best of luck on the show."
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