Robert Irwin, a 21-year-old wildlife conservationist, dedicated his dance to all mothers and anyone experiencing grief after loss on "Dancing with the Stars" dedication night, honoring his mom, Terri Irwin.
Backstage, Robert explained the emotional struggle of processing his grief over the loss of his late father, Steve Irwin, during the contemporary dance.
It was really hard to express that and really hard to actually get through a dance while internally you’re processing and getting all of these emotions out there.
The dance ended with a tear-jerking transition, where Terri joined her son, leaving the audience and judges in tears.
It feels like a weight lifted in a way.
Robert's dance was a heartfelt tribute to his mom and a reflection of his own emotional journey.
Author's summary: Robert Irwin dedicates emotional dance to mom Terri.