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Robert Irwin Pays Tribute to Late Father Steve on 'Dancing With the Stars'
18 Nov
Summary
- Robert Irwin wears his late father Steve Irwin's tattered green shirt for good luck on 'DWTS'
- Robert keeps a gold ring made from his father's old keys as a special memento
- Robert's sister Bindi joined him for an emotional tribute to their father on the show
On November 16, 2025, Robert Irwin, the 21-year-old son of the late Steve Irwin, shared his pre-show rituals for competing on season 34 of 'Dancing With the Stars'. Robert revealed that he brings two special keepsakes with him to the ballroom - his father's tattered green button-up shirt and a gold ring made from Steve's old keys.
Robert explained that he found the shirt while going through his dad's belongings and had it repaired, keeping it as close to the original as possible. He wears the shirt for the first rehearsal of each show day, saying it makes him feel close to his father's memory and legacy. Robert also showed off a gold ring he had made from the keys to the family's original Australia Zoo home, engraved with the address '1638 Steve Irwin Way'. He puts on the ring every Tuesday before heading to the 'DWTS' studio.
Last week, Robert's sister Bindi, who won season 21 of 'DWTS', joined him on the dance floor for an emotional tribute to their late father. As they performed a foxtrot to 'Footprints in the Sand' by Leona Lewis, photos of the Irwin family were projected onto the dance floor, bringing Robert to tears. Bindi and his dance partner Witney Carson comforted him after the touching routine.
Robert continues to honor Steve Irwin's legacy through his appearances on 'Dancing With the Stars', using these meaningful keepsakes to keep his father's memory alive.
