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Bindi Irwin Misses Brother's DWTS Performance Due to Illness
30 Oct
Summary
- Bindi Irwin absent from brother Robert's DWTS performance
- Bindi, husband, and daughter had a "bug" and Bindi lost her voice
- Robert and partner Witney Carson earned their highest score so far
On October 28, 2025, wildlife conservationist Bindi Irwin, 27, revealed why she and her family were absent from her brother Robert Irwin's Halloween performance on Dancing with the Stars. Bindi, her husband Chandler Powell, 28, and their 4-year-old daughter Grace Warrior had all fallen ill with a "bug," and Bindi had completely lost her voice.
Despite their absence, Robert, 21, and his dance partner Witney Carson, 32, delivered an impressive Argentine Tango routine set to "Sweet Dreams Are Made of This" by The Hampton String Quartet. The performance, which featured challenging lifts, earned the pair their highest score so far in the competition with 38 out of 40 points.
Judge Bruno Tonioli praised Robert, saying he "literally killed it" and that the dance was "deadly hot." Robert expressed his gratitude for Witney's belief in him and the hard work they put into creating a "powerful and intense" routine. He also thanked his fans for their support, stating he will always remember the Argentine tango.
This was the second week in a row that Bindi was unable to attend the live taping of Dancing with the Stars. On October 21, she had shared that her daughter Grace was not feeling well, so they would be cheering for Robert from home.
