Bindi Irwin is standing firmly behind her little brother as he heads into the “Dancing With the Stars” season finale — and fans can’t get enough of the full-circle moment. Whether rallying fans for votes on social media or taking her seat in the ballroom nearly every Tuesday, Bindi has never stopped rooting for Robert.
From leaving Australia and starting a new chapter in Los Angeles with her family to showing up in the ballroom to cheer him on, the Irwins are winning hearts all over again.
Bindi Reflects on Her Mirrorball Win While Cheering Robert Into the DWTS Finale
Bindi shared a moving message ahead of Robert Irwin’s final performance with pro Witney Carson, writing, “Robert, 10 years ago you cheered for me as Derek and I took the @dancingwiththestars mirrorball home. Tomorrow, it’s your turn. 🪩 No matter what, always know how proud I am of you and how lucky I feel to be your sister.”
Fans react to Irwin’s way of showing up for each other. “Look at that little cutie 😍 All grown up & ready to bring home that mirrorball 👏 Love how you have both cheered each other on, Bindi. Beautiful siblings ❤️❤️” read one fan comment.
Another fan wrote: “No matter what happens! I am SO proud of Robert and Witney! Let’s go Team IrWINit! ❤️🙌”
“GET IT @robertirwinphotography !! Can’t wait to see 2 trophies at the @australiazoo” wrote abother fan.
Another comment read: “Regardless of what happens, Robert has left EVERYTHING out there week in and week out and has just been a positive presence on our airwaves for 3 months. I think it’s safe to say we’re ALL proud of him. That being said, go get the mirrorball you’ve worked all season for! #teamirwinit”
Robert & Witney Look Back on Their Transformative DWTS Journey
The finale is just one day away, and Robert nd Witney are taking in every moment of their final week in the ballroom. In a video posted to the show’s official Instagram account, the pair reflected on the challenges, personal growth, and friendship that carried them to the biggest night of the season.
“Witney, we made it to the finale. At the start of this whole process, I had no idea what to expect and I knew this was a dream,” Robert said.
“It felt impossible, like this huge mountain to climb. But as soon as I opened the door and saw that you were going to be my partner, I felt instantly safe and supported. You have not only been the person to believe in me and have faith in me, but you’ve also made me a better person in so many ways and I want to say ‘thank you.’”
Witney responded through tears. “I am so proud of you. You have really impressed me so much with your maturity. Every situation you handle in life. You’re so passionate and positive, and you uplift everyone around you. It has been such a memorable, special season for me. I’ll never forget it.”
She added, “Just know that you’ll have another older sister to bug you and annoy you and tell you what to do in life. Just know that I am your number one fan forever and I just want the absolute best for you.”
The Duo Face an Intense 3-Dance Finale Night
Robert and Witney will perform three routines in the DWTS season 34 finale, making it one of the most demanding final episodes in recent memory. For the Judge’s Choice round, they will take on a Quickstep to “Are You Gonna Be My Girl” by Jet with guidance from Derek Hough, who partnered with Bindi Irwin during her 2015 Mirrorball-winning season.
Their Freestyle will be set to “Black & Gold” by Sam Sparro and “The Nights” by Avicii. They will then face the Instant Dance Challenge, where neither the style nor the song will be revealed until minutes before they take the floor.
Robert and Witney are one of five couples still competing for judges’ scores and viewer votes. The remaining finalists include:
Each couple will fight for every point and every vote as the final leaderboard and live audience results determine the season 34 champion.
The three-hour Dancing With the Stars finale airs Tuesday at 8 p.m. ET on ABC and Disney+, with next-day streaming available on Hulu. Fans are already rallying behind their favorite finalists on social media as the competition comes down to the wire.