Bindi Irwin and her family, along with her mum, Terri Irwin, have supported Robert Irwin throughout his Dancing With The Stars journey.

Bindi Irwin has revealed why it was a

Bindi Irwin has revealed why it was a “tricky decision” for her and her family to leave Australia Zoo and move to the US for Robert’s time on Dancing With The Stars. Photo: ABC

Bindi Irwin has spoken candidly about the “tricky decision” to uproot her family and move to the US. The 27-year-old mother said the transition is temporary so she and her family can support her brother Robert as he competes on Dancing With the Stars.

Bindi, her husband Chandler Powell, and their daughter Grace normally live at Australia Zoo, where she said their “whole world revolves around” conservation work. Now, the family, including mother Terri, are front and centre at the ballroom for Robert’s performances.

“More than anything else, it’s about being together as a family and supporting each other,” Bindi told the Dancing With The Stars podcast.

Bindi won the show herself 10 years ago and recounted how much it meant when her family did the same for her, but later joked about some aspects of his performances she “cannot unsee”.

“I know from my season my family was there every step of the way and I wanted to be able to do that for Robert,” she said.

“He was, oh my goodness, 10, 11? When I did my season and he was there every show, cheering for me in the audience, and it meant so much.”

Robert’s performance last week was emotionally charged, paying tribute to Terri for the role she played in keeping their father Steve a part of their lives after his shock death 2006.

Bindi was eight and Robert was just two-years-old.

‘Teeny tiny’ to ‘giant’ shirtless man: Robert Irwin’s transformation

A picture of “tiny” Robert grinning in the audience was shared during Bindi’s interview.

He has attracted a lot of attention since taking the stage, wowing audiences with his moves and proving he is all grown up.

Robert left fans around the world a little hot under the collar with a risqué dance in his second week when he stripped off for a sexy salsa.

Robert, Terri and Bindi, pictured here 10 years ago, when Bindi was competing on Dancing With The Stars. Photo: Getty

Robert, Terri and Bindi, pictured here 10 years ago, when Bindi was competing on Dancing With The Stars. Photo: Getty

He playfully apologised to the family after, noting the family “weren’t expecting … the hips”.

But Bindi can see the lighter side.

“As his older sister, I mean, to me, he will always be this little teeny, tiny blonde boy, and now he’s this giant man,” she said.

“Who’s taking his shirt off a lot.

“It’s a lot for me as a sister; there are some things you cannot unsee.”

Robert Irwin left fans around the world a little hot under the collar with his risqué dance on DWTS this week, but his family may have felt differently... Photo: ABC

Robert Irwin left fans around the world a little hot under the collar with his risqué dance on DWTS this week, but his family may have felt differently… Photo: ABC

Bindi Irwin offers fans a glimpse into life in the States

The Wildlife Warrior recently gave her 5.8 million followers a “little glimpse” into her new life in the States with her family.

She also shared photos of Chandler, Grace and her at Disneyland, as well as other sweet moments with her daughter, who has dressed up for the DWTS performances.

Terri described her oldest daughter as “such a beautiful mama,” while Chandler added: “Grace and I both love you so much.”

 

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Robert’s dancing partner, Witney Carson, also commented on the post, “Stunning inside and out.”

“You beautiful Mumma. Thank you for allowing us a peak in to your life,” one follower wrote.

“Can see your Dad in your smile,” another said. “He is beaming with pride watching over his family.”

“Crikey, she’s a beauty!” a third added.

Many others also welcomed her to the US, with some saying they’d “missed her”.