Robert Irwin Honors Late Father Steve with Heartfelt Foxtrot, Earns Perfect Score on DWTS 20th Anniversary
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In a poignant tribute to his late father Steve Irwin, wildlife conservationist Robert Irwin wowed the audience with a flawless foxtrot performance on Dancing with the Stars' 20th anniversary celebration. Partnered with Witney Carson, Robert danced to "Footprints in the Sand" by Leona Lewis, drawing inspiration from his sister Bindi's Season 21 tribute to their beloved father. The emotional performance, which earned a perfect score of 40 out of 40, was met with praise from the judges. Bruno Tonioli described it as "a poetic, touching tribute that really touched all of us," while Derek Hough was visibly moved, calling Robert "this generation's beacon of joy and enthusiasm." Tom Bergeron, a guest judge for the special episode, also commended Robert's growth as a dancer, saying he had "grown into a star.
