Robert Irwin speaks out on viral rumour involving his mum Terri Irwin after his Dancing With The Stars win
The Irwin siblings Robert and Bindi have both taken home the coveted mirrorball trophy on the US version of Dancing With The Stars.
And now Robert, 22, just days after his big win on the show last week, has spoken out on talk his mum Terri Irwin, 61, might be the next Irwin to go on the show.
Speaking to The Hollywood Reporter, the young Wildlife Warrior said he's keen for his mum to go on the competitive series.
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Robert Irwin has said he wants his mum Terri Irwin to appear on Dancing With The Stars US. Instagram / @robertirwinphotography
"Listen, the petition to have my mum on Dancing With the Stars has begun, and I started it," he hilariously told the publication.
"I started this season, and she is firmly like, 'Nope, I'm not doing it. That's not for me.'
"And I'm like, 'well, I'm gonna wear you down,' so let's wear her down and get her on there, because I think she would be great," he said.
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Terri made a guest appearance on the show this season, when she appeared during one of Robert's dances. Instagram/@dancingwiththestars
Terri made a guest appearance on the show this season, when she appeared during one of Robert's dances as part of dedication night.
It moved the audience and viewers to tears as they danced together and she popped up at the end of the dance.
"The love I have for your family, I'm so proud of you man... the world needs the Irwin family," judge Derek Hough remarked after the moving dance and tribute.
Meanwhile this week, Robert celebrated his 22nd birthday.
Terri shared a sweet tribute to her son on Instagram to mark the occasion.
"Happy 22nd birthday @robertirwinphotography!" she wrote.
"Looking forward to your next year of adventures. Remember to hold on to your friends, and they'll hold on right back! Love you! 💕"
Sister Bindi also shared a tribute, calling him 'Brian' like what she used to call him when she was little.
"BRIAN!!! Can't believe you're already 22. Where does time go?! Love you so much," she wrote.
She added: "Being your sister is the best. @robertirwinphotography."
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