Overview
- Robert Irwin says he wears one of Steve Irwin’s original shirts, repaired with new buttons and patches, for his first rehearsal on every show day.
- He puts the shirt on before arriving at the studio so he and partner Witney Carson can run the routine once in it before changing into costume.
- He also wears a gold ring made from melted‑down keys to his childhood home, engraved “1638” to mark the Australia Zoo address, each Tuesday before the live taping.
- Irwin disclosed the rituals in Instagram and TikTok videos posted Nov. 16–17, which outlets reported this week.
- A recent foxtrot tribute that included sister Bindi drew emotional responses from viewers and family, with mother Terri publicly praising the gestures.