Derek Hough Reflects On Dancing With Bindi Irwin As Her Brother Robert Joins DWTS Season 34

In a heartfelt Instagram post, professional dancer Derek Hough reflected on his meaningful experience partnering with Bindi Irwin on “Dancing with the Stars” while expressing excitement about her brother Robert joining the upcoming Season 34.

Hough shared a video clip from his time dancing with Bindi, captioning it: “Dancing with @bindisueirwin was a profound honor, especially sharing her touching tribute to her father. This is a season I will cherish forever.” The emotional post highlights the special bond formed during their partnership on the show.

The professional dancer also recalled seeing a young Robert Irwin in the audience, writing, “Seeing little @robertirwinphotography in the audience, cheering her on, made it all the more special.” The video shows a performance moment between Hough and Bindi during their time on the show.

Now, almost a decade later, Robert Irwin is following in his sister’s footsteps as a contestant on Season 34 of the popular dance competition. Hough expressed his enthusiasm about this full-circle moment, noting: “Now, almost ten years later, having Robert join Season 34 is surreal and heartwarming. Can’t wait to see him light up the dance floor!”

The announcement has generated excitement among fans of both the Irwin family and the dance competition show. Robert, who was just a child watching from the audience when his sister competed, has grown up to become a wildlife photographer and conservationist like his late father, Steve Irwin.

Bindi Irwin’s participation on Dancing with the Stars was particularly meaningful as it included emotional tributes to her father, the late Steve Irwin, who tragically passed away in 2006 after a stingray accident. Bindi and Derek’s partnership was immensely successful, culminating in their victory in Season 21 in 2015.

Their performances were often emotional and powerful, with one particularly moving dance dedicated to her father that left hardly a dry eye in the audience. That partnership clearly left a lasting impression on Hough, who still speaks of the experience with great reverence.

Derek Hough has established himself as one of the most accomplished professionals in DWTS history. He has won a record six seasons of the show and received eleven nominations for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Choreography, winning three times. Beyond DWTS, he has expanded his career to include acting, singing, and serving as a judge on various dance competition shows.

As the new season of Dancing with the Stars approaches, fans are eagerly anticipating how Robert Irwin will perform and whether he might follow in his sister’s winning footsteps. For Hough, this new season represents a meaningful connection between past and present.

The addition of Robert Irwin to Season 34 not only brings the Irwin family back to the DWTS stage but also creates a touching narrative about legacy and family that resonates with longtime viewers of the show.

As Derek concluded in his post, he “can’t wait to see him light up the dance floor” – a sentiment surely shared by fans around the world as they prepare to watch another Irwin embark on this dance journey.

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Derek Hough gained fame as a professional dancer on the television show 'Dancing with the Stars,' where he has won multiple championships.

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