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Robert Irwin Struggles to Hold Back Tears During Emotional DWTS Rehearsals

Robert Irwin Gets EMOTIONAL During Dancing With The Stars Rehearsals?

Get ready for an emotional ride as Robert Irwin takes to the dance floor on Dancing With The Stars. In this exclusive behind-the-scenes look, Robert Irwin is seen getting emotional during rehearsals, showing a more vulnerable side to the wildlife warrior. With his passion for dance and conservation, Robert Irwin is sure to wow the judges and audience alike. Watch to see Robert Irwin's emotional moments during Dancing With The Stars rehearsals and find out what's in store for this season's competition. Will Robert Irwin's dancing skills impress the judges, or will his emotions get the better of him? Tune in to find out.
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00:00Robert Irwin struggles to hold back tears during emotional DWTS rehearsals.
00:05DWTS frontrunner Robert Irwin opened up about his tough week of rehearsals ahead of Dedication Night.
00:12Robert Irwin and Whitney Carson are preparing for Dedication Night on Dancing with the Stars.
00:17And it's been an emotional journey.
00:19Irwin will be dedicating his dance to his mother, Terry Irwin.
00:23And he'll do a contemporary routine with Carson to the Phil Collins song, You'll Be in My Heart.
00:27Ahead of the Week 5 show airing on October 14th, Irwin took to Instagram and TikTok to share emotional and vulnerable posts.
00:36Robert Irwin is dedicating his dance to his mom.
00:39Terry, the Instagram post included five photos.
00:42Two were black and white photos showing him rehearsing with Carson.
00:46And one was a throwback picture to when Irwin's father, the crocodile hunter, Steve Irwin, was still alive.
00:52Another throwback showed him with just his mother.
00:54In addition, there was also an adorable selfie taken by the Dancing with the Stars frontrunner that included Carson and his mother.
01:02In the caption of his Instagram post, Irwin admitted,
01:06It has been an emotional week in rehearsals.
01:08He explained that he had been thinking a great deal about his mom and her strength and reflecting on many memories from his younger years.
01:16Irwin specifically noted he was thinking a lot about how his mother has kept my dad part of my life.
01:20This dance is for my mom. It's for anyone who's lost someone.
01:24And it's for all the strong mothers of the world who deserve our recognition and appreciation, Irwin added.
01:29Irwin's TikTok video showed him holding back tears and dancing with the stars.
01:34Fans were tearing up right alongside him.
01:36The caption he wrote,
01:37Tough week. Emotional week.
01:40Beautiful week.
01:41Tuesday night is going to be a special moment.
01:43He explained that his performance with Carson is designed to recognize his mother's strength.
01:48It's been tapping into emotions I haven't really been able to share before, Irwin acknowledged.
01:53Along with his grief and how his mom has helped him navigate it,
01:56Irwin also shared that he wants his dedication night dance to be a point of vulnerability.
02:02He hopes this dance can help others, because it's certainly helped me.
02:05One fan commented,
02:06You have your father's compassion and authenticity.
02:09Your mom has done an exceptional job.
02:12We're trust the journey, and we are all looking forward to your beautiful dance.
02:16Another shared,
02:17I cannot imagine how emotionally exhausting this week must have been,
02:20sending you Stella and the rest of the Irwin family love and strength.
02:24Stella's the family's dog,
02:25who's been diagnosed with cancer and undergone surgery this past week.
02:29Steve Irwin died when his son Robert was just two.
02:32As people noted, Steve Irwin died at the age of 44 in September 2006,
02:38when Robert was just two years old.
02:40In September, the Dancing with the Stars contestant told the media outlet,
02:45He's still part of every day.
02:47He's part of every conversation.
02:49He's part of my life.
02:50He continued,
02:51I feel as though I get a little part of him back in some way,
02:55in every conversation I have about him,
02:57or any news story I hear about him,
02:59or in any new photo that I haven't seen before.
03:02Terry Irwin commented on her son's Instagram post by writing,
03:06I love you forever and always.
03:08Together we are strong.
03:09Fellow Season 34 contestant Danielle Fischel wrote,
03:13I'm in tears your mom deserves this praise,
03:15and I know you and Whitney Carson are going to crush this contemporary.
03:19Several fans admitted they were already crying,
03:21and quite a few confidently wrote,
03:23they knew Irwin and Carson would crush it.
03:25Your mom kept his memory alive,
03:27but you've kept his heart alive.
03:29He'd be so proud.
03:30You're a good man,
03:31shared a supporter.
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