Robert and Witney were spotted taking a break from rehearsals (Image: Variety via Getty Images)

Robert Irwin rips off shirt in Dancing With the Star

Robert Irwin has made quite the impression on fans during his Dancing with the Stars run.

The 21-year-old wildlife conservationist and his partner Witney Carson have been stunning audiences with their performances, including during week three, when the Aussie star ripped off his shirt during their routine, or last week during Dedication Night when he paid an emotional and heartwarming tribute to his mother, Terri.

Robert, whose father was The Crocodile Hunter host Steve Irwin, may have something up his sleeve to honor his father as well, as he and Witney were spotted taking a well-deserved break from rehearsing while carrying large stuffed crocodiles.

The pair were snapped walking around with the huge amphibians in Los Angeles, which might be incorporated into their next routine.

Next week is Wicked Night on the reality dancing competition series. Robert and Witney are doing a Jazz routine to the song ‘Dancing Through Life’ from the popular musical film directed by Jon M. Chu, who will be the guest judge.

Robert’s father Steve Irwin hosted the show ‘The Crocodile Hunter’ (Image: KAT / MEGA)

The DWTS stars kept it casual, with Robert wearing a grey T-shirt paired with black athletic shorts and clean white Nike sneakers topped with a pair of sunglasses. Witney looked comfy in a pair of green track pants and a cropped white tee, also finishing the look with a pair of shades as the dance partners hauled their giant stuffed crocodiles.

Robert’s father was the popular Australian conservationist and wildlife educator Steve Irwin, who hosted the show ‘The Crocodile Hunter’ in the late 1990s with his wife Terri. Robert and his sister Bindi followed in their parents’ footsteps, working as zookeepers and conservationists, keeping their father’s legacy alive.

Steve tragically died in 2006 while filming a documentary when he was stung by a stingray.

Baby Robert made headlines in 2004 when he was photographed in his father’s arms at just four weeks old while his dad hand-fed a chicken carcass to a 12-and-a-half-foot saltwater crocodile named Murray.

The stuffed crocodile could be a hint at their next routine (Image: KAT / MEGA)

The zookeeper and his dance pro partner had fans in tears last week when they danced to ‘You’ll Be In My Heart’ by Phil Collins, dedicating the performance to his mother, Terri.

Robert teared up during rehearsals as he explained to Whitney the reasoning behind choosing to dedicate the performance to his mom, whom he called an “absolute hero” for raising him and his sister after their father died.

“I’ve never been able to capture the feeling of gratitude that I feel for her,” he admitted. “And at every milestone, I just wish that my dad was there. She was there and that was enough,” the rising star said.

After their performance, Robert said, “This is for all the moms who don’t get the recognition they deserve,” adding that the dance was also dedicated to all the single mothers out there and to those who are no longer with us. “Go call your mom and tell her that you love her,” he said.