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Robert Irwin’s Dedication Night Dance With His Mom Captivates ‘DWTS’ Ballroom

Producers let honorees join routines for the first time, with eliminations paused after more than 50 million votes were logged.

Overview

  • Irwin and partner Witney Carson performed a contemporary to Phil Collins’ “You’ll Be In My Heart,” with Terri Irwin joining at the end, earning 35 out of 40.
  • Judges and competitors were visibly emotional; Derek Hough praised the family, and returning guest judge Kym Johnson joined the panel.
  • Irwin called it a tough, emotional week, saying he drew on grief for his late father and gratitude for his mother’s support.
  • Dedication Night introduced a format change allowing the honorees to step onto the dance floor during the routines.
  • The episode ended without an elimination after the show reported surpassing 50 million votes, and the competition moves on to next week.