Terri Irwin was the heart of “Dedication Night” on Dancing with the Stars , as 21-year-old wildlife conservationist, photographer, and zookeeper Robert Irwin honored his mom with a contemporary routine set to Phil Collins’ “You’ll Be in My Heart” on Tuesday, October 14, 2025. Partnered with Witney Carson, Robert brought Terri onto the floor in the closing moments, then embraced his sister Bindi as the ballroom — judges included — wiped away tears.

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What happened on October 14, 2025 (Dedication Night)

Before dancing, Robert told Witney why he chose his mother: “I’ve never been able to capture the feeling of gratitude I feel for her.” He added that at every milestone, “when I just wish that my dad was there, she w

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