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Robert Irwin<\/strong><\/a> took the stage by storm with his first performance on Season 34<\/a> of Dancing With the Stars<\/em><\/a>. And fans can\u2019t wait to see what else he has in store.<\/p>\n While DWTS<\/em> is known for its themed weeks, viewers are wondering whether or not Robert will dedicate a dance to his late father, wildlife conservationist Steve Irwin<\/strong>, who died nearly two decades ago at the age of 44.<\/p>\n Keep reading for what we know so far.<\/p>\n \ud83c\udfac<\/strong> SIGN UP for Parade’s Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox<\/strong><\/a> \ud83c\udfac\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Technically, yes! While not as explicitly about his father as his sister’s dance a decade ago (see below), Robert and his partner Witney Carson<\/strong> channeled their own Crocodile Hunter in their premiere dance. The two performed a Jive routine to Steppenwolf’s<\/strong> “Born to Be Routine,” with Robert even starting the performance in his dad’s familiar all-khaki getup.<\/p>\n There\u2019s a possibility that Robert could do a tribute to his late father during Dedication Night on Dancing With the Stars<\/em>. According the list of Season 34’s weekly themes, that’s set to take place on Oct. 14.<\/p>\n Robert\u2019s sister, Bindi Irwin<\/strong><\/a>, competed on Season 21 of DWTS<\/em>, which aired in 2015. Bindi was paired with Derek Hough<\/strong>, and the twosome danced to \u201cEvery Breath You Take\u201d to honor her late dad during the show\u2019s \u201cMost Memorable Year\u201d theme<\/a>.\u00a0The performance not only had the audience in tears, but both Irwin and Hough broke down following their routine.<\/p>\n The dedication performance cemented them as a frontrunners during their eventual path to win the Len Goodman Mirrorball Trophy.<\/p>\n Related: Everything to Know About Dancing with the Stars<\/em> Season 34<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n There’s also a chance that Robert might pay homage to the Irwin who laid the path for him to come on DWTS<\/em> in the first place! While he hasn’t dedicated a dance to Bindi yet, there’s a chance it may be coming down the pike.<\/p>\n “You have no idea how grateful I am to have Bindi go through this experience,” he toldUs Weekly<\/em><\/a>. “Not only did she do Dancing with the Stars<\/em>, she won Dancing with the Stars<\/em>, and was just such an incredible shining light.”<\/p>\n And, of course, there’s mom Terri Irwin<\/strong>. Robert hasn’t dedicated a dance to her yet. But that may be because she’s jockeying to have her own run in the future!<\/p>\n “If Mom did it, I think she would show Bindi and [me] up,” he told Parade<\/em> in an exclusive interview<\/a>. “All bets are off. If she joins me on the season, I’m getting voted out first week. She’s going to make it all the way. She’s got the groove, absolutely.”<\/p>\n Related: Would Terri Irwin Ever Do ‘DWTS’? Son Robert Weighs In (Exclusive)<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Robert was the first celebrity to be named<\/a> to the Season 34 cast of DWTS<\/em> in August 2025. He is paired with pro Witney Carson<\/strong>. In the premiere, the duo earned an impressive 15\/20 points and tying for first place with The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives<\/em> star Whitney Leavitt<\/strong> and pro Mark Ballas<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Steve died after being attacked by a stingray on Sept. 4, 2006.\u00a0Robert was only 2 years old at the time.<\/p>\n While speaking with People<\/em><\/a> ahead of the Season 34 premiere of Dancing With the Stars<\/em>, Robert opened up about his dad\u2019s legacy<\/a> and what he\u2019d think of him competing on the long-running dance competition series.<\/p>\n “I think he always said it was really funny. He’d always go, ‘I don’t care if people remember me, I want people to remember my message and what I stand for,'” he said. \u201cAnd I think people remember his message and him. I mean, he just showed what it was to truly live life at 100% and above anything else, he was just the greatest dad, always there for us.\u201d<\/p>\n He added: \u201cI just hope to keep his legacy alive, his spirit, his sense of just love for life, and so if I can bring that kind of energy into the ballroom and honor him and his legacy, then I’ve done my job.”<\/p>\n Related: <\/strong>Robert Irwin\u2019s Family Beams With Pride After His Show-Stopping \u2018DWTS\u2019 Premiere Jive: \u2018I Am So Proud\u2019<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n This story was originally reported by Parade<\/a> on Sep 24, 2025, where it first appeared in the TV<\/a> section. 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When would Robert Irwin do a dedication to Steve Irwin on ‘Dancing With the Stars’?<\/h2>\n
Did Bindi Irwin do a dedication dance to dad Steve Irwin on ‘Dancing With the Stars’?<\/h2>\n
Will Robert Irwin dedicate a dance to sister Bindi Irwin on\u00a0Dancing With the Stars<\/em>?<\/h2>\n
Will Robert Irwin dedicate a dance to mom Terri Irwin on\u00a0Dancing With the Stars<\/em>?<\/h2>\n
Who is Robert Irwin’s partner on ‘Dancing With the Stars’?<\/h2>\n
When did Steve Irwin die?<\/h2>\n