"The 21-year-old Australian wildlife conservationist and pro partner Witney Carson danced a contemporary routine to "You'll Be In My Heart" by Phil Collins. The two kicked off the emotional number, perfectly in sync as they performed the lyrical routine. The emotions were high as they took over the dance floor. As the performance came to an end, Carson departed and Terri Irwin, in a yellow dress, appeared. She held her son's hand as he twirled her. They finished by embracing each other, visibly emotional."
""I was 2 when I lost dad," Robert Irwin said, getting emotional. He said that he's "never been about to capture the feeling of gratitude that I feel for her." He added that at times, "I just wish that my dad was there, but she was there - and that was enough." "I struggle a lot with losing dad and she always made sure my dad was present in our lives. I want her to know how proud my dad would be of her," he said."
"Terri Irwin also spoke about her husband's death, saying, "After we lost Steve it was difficult to smile again, for quite a while." She added that because of her children, including daughter Bindi Irwin, "I could get up every morning. So every day I'm a proud mama.""
Robert Irwin and professional partner Witney Carson performed a contemporary routine to Phil Collins' "You'll Be In My Heart" on Dedication Night. The routine began with Robert and Carson dancing in sync, then shifted when Terri Irwin joined in a yellow dress, ending with a tearful embrace. Robert reflected on losing his father, Steve Irwin, near age 2 and expressed deep gratitude for his mother’s presence and support. The segment recalled Steve Irwin's death from a stingray injury at 44 and noted the family's ongoing wildlife conservation work. Terri described struggling to smile after the loss but said her children gave her strength.
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