The Mirrorball trophy has discovered one other place within the Irwin household as Robert Irwin brings house the coveted award ten years after his older sister.

The one son of conservationists Steve and Terri Irwin emerged victorious on season 34 of “Dancing With The Stars,” an achievement he and his sister, Bindi Irwin, could not cease raving about.

Robert Irwin competed on the dance present with skilled dancer Witney Carson, dealing with 11 weeks of rigorous coaching. In 2015, his older sister participated within the competitors with Derek Hough, successful this system’s season 21.

Following in Bindi’s footsteps meant extra to Robert than followers would possibly count on as a result of he noticed it as a means of constant their late father’s legacy. The conservationist opened up concerning the significance of successful “DWTS” ten years after his older sibling in a backstage interview following his victory.

Robert defined that watching Bindi earn the Mirrorball trophy throughout the present’s season 21 lived rent-free in his head as a result of it was a possibility to highlight the Irwin household’s conservation work, their Australia Zoo, and the Wildlife Warriors charity.

“It is about making the world a greater place. And once I watched her carry that Mirrorball, I noticed her lifting that message,” Robert instructed PEOPLE. “To observe in these footsteps and to do the identical has meant the whole lot to me. This has completely modified my life,” he raved.

Robert wasn’t alone in his emotions, as Bindi echoed related sentiments about watching him observe in her footsteps. She shared a number of posts about her brother’s victory on Instagram, together with an image of them posing with the Mirrorball trophies.

“TWO MIRRORBALLS NOW CALL AUSTRALIA ZOO HOME!!!! Congratulations and all of the love on the earth to @robertirwinphotography and @witneycarson. What. A. Evening,” Bindi raved within the submit’s caption.

The media persona additionally shared a video of herself hugging Robert, who could not maintain again his tears following the announcement of his victory. Bindi penned a heartfelt message to her brother within the caption, noting that phrases could not describe how proud she was of his accomplishment.

Bindi’s feedback had been full of congratulations, as followers applauded her and Robert for his or her achievements. “WE ARE ALL CRYING TEARS OF JOY FOR YOU!!!” an Instagram consumer declared. One other echoed related sentiments, claiming the late Steve could be happy with his “extremely proficient household.”

Somebody claimed Robert deserved to win as a result of he “put his coronary heart and soul into all his dances.” A fan agreed, labeling the victory “a well-deserved win.” The constructive feedback continued, with extra IG customers applauding Bindi and Robert for at all times supporting one another.

“Love you each. What an attractive shared second and expertise for an attractive household,” leisure reporter Lauren Zima added. A fan claimed the Irwins had been their most well-liked model of the royal household, whereas a fellow supporter dubbed them “Nationwide treasures” that have to be protected in any respect prices.

When Robert earned the Mirrorball trophy on Tuesday, November 25, his sister and mother joined him on stage to rejoice the achievement. Naturally, having the entire household collectively made Steve’s absence all of the extra obvious.

Whereas chatting with Entry Hollywood, Robert shared his ideas on his late father’s attainable response to his accomplishment. He believed the beloved Crocodile Hunter would have dropped his signature phrase, “Crikey!”

Robert additionally mirrored on his participation in “DWTS,” revealing that his victory had been a 10-year dream due to Bindi. “When she lifted that trophy, she lifted the message that we symbolize, the conservation legacy, the legacy of my dad, and to maintain that going is the honour of my lifetime,” he shared.