An aptitude for animals and conservation runs in the Irwin family, but apparently so does dancing.
Conservationist, zookeeper and wildlife photographer Robert Irwin and his dance partner Witney Carson secured the coveted Mirrorball Trophy on Tuesday’s “Dancing with the Stars” season 34 finale, following in the footsteps of his sister Bindi Irwin, who won season 21 of the dance competition 10 years prior, in 2015.
When asked by co-host Julianne Hough what winning “DWTS” meant to him, Robert Irwin said, “My sister said it best: Thank you for changing my life.”
Bindi Irwin — who is also a zookeeper and conservationist and serves as CEO of Australia Zoo — shared a joint Instagram post with her husband Chandler Powell on Wednesday, featuring a video of the two celebrating Robert Irwin’s win alongside mom Terri Irwin and several family friends.
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Powell wrote in the caption, “CONGRATULATIONS @robertirwinphotography AND @witneycarson !!!! Woohoo! So well deserved.”
Earlier in the week, Bindi Irwin shared a throwback photo of her with her mom and brother after her win in 2015.
“Robert, 10 years ago you cheered for me as Derek and I took the @dancingwiththestars mirrorball home. Tomorrow, it’s your turn,” she wrote in the caption. “No matter what, always know how proud I am of you and how lucky I feel to be your sister.
Bindi Irwin also shared a solo celebratory Instagram post with her brother on Tuesday, following his win.
“TWO MIRRORBALLS NOW CALL AUSTRALIA ZOO HOME!!!!” she wrote in the caption, alongside a pair of photos of the two hoisting their Mirrorball Trophies. “Congratulations and all the love in the world to @robertirwinphotography and @witneycarson. What. A. Night.”
