Robert Irwin used his “Dancing with the Stars” training to create one of Halloween’s most charming moments. The 21-year-old wildlife conservationist and TV personality dressed as Prince Charming, while his 4-year-old niece, Grace Warrior, transformed into Cinderella.
Irwin, who, according to fans, is a frontrunner for the DWTS mirror ball trophy this year, shared a series of photos and videos on Instagram. The pictures and videos capture the adorable uncle-niece moment as they danced to “A Dream Is a Wish Your Heart Makes.”
‘Uncle Robert’ Turns Grace’s Prince Charming
“Promised Cinderella a dance for Halloween. I’m really happy these dancing skills are coming in handy ☺️,” he captioned the post.
The sweet video showed Irwin twirling Grace as they smiled and laughed together in their costumes. The moment melted hearts online, with fans and family flooding the comments.
His sister Bindi Irwin wrote, “Thank you for being such a wonderful uncle and brother and friend. We love you so much. You just made Grace’s entire year.”
The Irwins Cheer Robert On from Afar
Bindi Irwin, her husband Chandler Powell, and their daughter Grace have been some of Robert’s most devoted supporters throughout his “Dancing with the Stars” journey.
While they’re often spotted in the audience cheering him on, Bindi revealed that the family had to miss one week of the competition.
“Chandler, Grace and I all got a bug and I’ve completely lost my voice now… so we’ll be cheering (quietly) from our living room for Robert and Witney on ‘Dancing with the Stars,’” she wrote on Instagram. “They have an incredible dance for Halloween week, and I’m beyond proud of their hard work and dedication.”
Grace Warrior Is Already a Tiny Dance Star
Robert and Grace have a special bond that often plays out through dance. In an earlier Instagram video, Robert jokingly called his niece his “biggest competition,” sharing a clip of the two practicing a mini routine at home before his second week on “Dancing with the Stars.”
“Grace is making sure my dance training continues when I get home,” he captioned the clip. “She is prepped and ready for season 50 of ‘Dancing with the Stars.’”
In the video, Grace mimics her uncle’s moves as Bindi cheers them on from the background. “10s, all 10s,” Robert jokes. “Everybody else can go home now. Grace has won.”
Family Support Keeps Robert Grounded
Since joining the season 34 cast of “Dancing with the Stars” alongside partner Witney Carson, Robert has made it clear that his family’s encouragement means everything to him. After his first performance, he told Extra, “I can’t help but get emotional when I talk about my family—they are everything to me.”
DisneyHe added that seeing Grace’s proud reaction in the audience was the highlight of his night. “She looked at me and she was like, ‘Yes!’ And I’m like, ‘If Grace is happy, I’ve won.’”
For Robert, the Irwin family’s unwavering love remains his driving force, both on and off the dance floor.
“Dancing with the Stars” airs Tuesdays at 8 p.m. ET on ABC.
