Robert Irwin and Witney Carson are preparing for "Dedication Night" on Dancing with the Stars, and it's been an emotional journey. Irwin will be dedicating his dance to his mother, Terri Irwin, and he'll do a contemporary routine with Carson to the Phil Collins song "You'll Be in My Heart."
Ahead of the week 5 show, airing on October 14, Irwin took to Instagramand TikTok to share emotional and vulnerable posts.
Robert Irwin Is Dedicating His Dance to His Mom, Terri
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The Instagram post included five photos. Two were black-and-white photos showing him rehearsing with Carson, and one was a throwback picture to when Irwin's father, "The Crocodile Hunter" Steve Irwin, was still alive.
Another throwback showed him with just his mother. In addition, there was also an adorable selfie taken by the Dancing with the Stars frontrunner that included Carson and his mother.
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In the caption of his Instagram post, Irwin admitted, "It has been an emotional week in rehearsals."
He explained that he had been thinking a great deal about his mom and her strength, and reflecting on many memories from his younger years. Irwin specifically noted he was thinking a lot about how his mother "has kept my dad part of my life."
"This dance is for my mum, it's for anyone who's lost someone... and it's for all the strong mothers of the world who deserve our recognition and appreciation," Irwin added.
@robertirwinTough week. Emotional week. Beautiful week. Tuesday night is going to be a special moment.
♬ original sound - Robert IrwinIrwin's TikTok video showed him holding back tears, and Dancing with the Stars fans were tearing up right alongside him. In the caption, he wrote, "Tough week. Emotional week. Beautiful week. Tuesday night is going to be a special moment.
He explained that his performance with Carson is designed to recognize his mother's strength. He's been "tapping into emotions I haven't really been able to share before," Irwin acknowledged, along with his grief and how his mom has helped him navigate it.
Irwin also shared that he wants his "Dedication Night" dance to be a "point of vulnerability." He hopes this dance can help others, because "it's certainly helped me."
One fan commented, "You have your father's compassion & authenticity. Your mum has done an exceptional job...Trust the journey & we are all looking forward to your beautiful dance."
Another shared, "I cannot imagine how emotionally exhausting this week must've been. Sending you, Stella and the rest of the Irwin family love and strength." Stell is the family's dog, who has been diagnosed with cancer and undergone surgery this past week.
Steve Irwin Died When His Son Robert Was Just 2
As People noted, Steve Irwin died at the age of 44 in September 2006, when Robert was just 2 years old.
In September, the Dancing with the Stars contestant told the media outlet, "He's still part of every day. He's part of every conversation. He's part of my life."
He continued, "I feel as though I get a little part of him back in some way, in every conversation I have about him, or any new story I hear about him, or in any new photo that I haven't seen before."
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Terri Irwin commented on her son's Instagram post by writing, "I love you forever and always. Together we are strong."
Fellow season 34 contestant Danielle Fishel wrote, "I'm in tears - your mom deserves this praise and I know you and @witneycarson are going to crush this contemporary!"
Several fans admitted they were already crying, and quite a few confidently wrote they knew Irwin and Carson would "crush it."
"Your mom kept his memory alive, but you've kept his heart alive. He'd be so proud. You're a good man," shared a supporter.
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