Robert Irwin appears to be stepping out on his own.
Off the back of Robert’s mammoth US Dancing with the Stars win, the Wildlife Warrior, 22, is currently filming a spin-off of the hit reality series, Dancing with the Stars: The Next Pro, in Brisbane.
Production on the anticipated Disney/BBC series, which Robert will host, is now well underway after two weeks of shooting.
However, there is one person who has been curiously absent from proceedings thus far – Robert’s mother, Terri Irwin.
Industry insiders have revealed that while Robert has been busy fronting the Big Brother-style competition series, Terri, 61, has not appeared on set – a stark contrast to her usual hands-on support.
‘It’s definitely been noticed,’ one source close to production told Daily Mail.
Off the back of Robert Irwin’s mammoth US Dancing with the Stars win, the Wildlife Warrior, 22, is currently filming a spin-off of the hit reality series, Dancing with the Stars: The Next Pro, in Brisbane
Terri has long been a constant presence in Robert’s television career.
During his stint on Dancing with the Stars in the US, she was frequently spotted backstage and in the audience cheering him on.
And while filming I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! Australia, eliminated contestants often remarked on the ‘bizarre’ but endearing reality of Terri being on set almost daily.
But this time around, things appear to be different.
‘Terri hasn’t been around during filming at all,’ the insider added. ‘It’s quite a change from what people are used to.’
The shift has sparked speculation that Robert is embracing a more independent chapter in his career.
Meanwhile, Robert’s former Dancing with the Stars partner, Witney Carson, is also expected to be a part of the production, with her arrival in Australia imminent.
Her involvement is expected to bring a touch of international polish to the series, with the pair already sharing a strong on-screen connection from their previous stint together.
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Is Robert Irwin better off forging his own path without his mother Terri by his side this time?
However, there is one person who has been curiously absent from proceedings thus far – Robert’s mother, Terri Irwin
Industry insiders have revealed that while Robert has been busy fronting the Big Brother-style competition series, Terri, 61, has not appeared on set – a stark contrast to her usual hands-on support
Despite Terri’s absence from set, sources say the Irwin family’s legacy won’t be missing entirely.
While Terri may be missing from set – so far – another insider confirmed that part of the series will be filmed at Australia Zoo.
‘There’s every chance Terri will appear in some capacity tied to that. Just not in the day-to-day filming environment,’ they said.
Production on Dancing with the Stars: The Next Pro is currently taking place in Brisbane and is expected to continue over the coming weeks.
The series is set to blend high-stakes competition with behind-the-scenes access, as contestants live and train together in a format reminiscent of Big Brother.
Daily Mail understands that Robert only signed off as host shortly before filming began two weeks ago, with the blessing of his mother.
And while the spotlight is firmly on Robert, one thing is clear – this time, he’s doing it on his own.
