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Dancing With The Stars has a new winner!
Robert Irwin and his professional dance partner Witney Carson took home the Len Goodman Mirrorball Trophy on Tuesday (November 25) when they were crowned the winners of season 34 of DWTS. Robert's win is even more special as it comes 10 years after his older sister Bindi Irwin, 27, won the celebrity dancing competition with her pro partner-turned current DWTS judge Derek Hough.
The Australian conservationist, 21, spoke with People after the finale where he shared what it means to him to share the win with his sister.
"To follow in those footsteps and to do the same has meant everything to me," he said. "This has absolutely changed my life."
Robert explained how seeing Bindi win and be able to spread the message about their family's efforts in conservation work, the Australian Zoo and their charity Wildlife Warriors struck a chord.
"It's about making the world a better place, and when I watched her life that Mirrorball, I saw her lifting that message," he said.
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Bindi shared her reaction to her "little brother" taking home the trophy 10 years after her own win, posting a video on Instagram of her hugging an emotional Robert at the finale alongside a heartfelt caption.
"I love you so much," she wrote. "Words can't describe how proud I am of you. You EARNED this."
Robert also praised his pro partner for being with him throughout the journey as he competed against contestants like Alix Earle, Jordan Chiles, Dylan Efron and Elaine Hendrix, among others.
"I'm just so grateful that I was here on this journey with Witney. You've got me forever," he said, adding, "Witney pours her heart and soul into this, and I'm just so happy that we are here."