Bindi Irwin recalled the time she spent upstairs at the Dancing with the stars with his partner Derek Hough.
The 27-year-old TV personality gushed over Hough as she presented her with the Innovation Award at the 2025 Dancers Against Cancer star gala in Los Angeles.
The wildlife advocate called her former dance partner one of the most remarkable people she has ever known and noted that he would be “the most wonderful father.”
It is pertinent to mention that the dance professional and his wife Hayley Erbert are all set to welcome their first child.
Bindi began, “I first met Derek 10 years ago when we won season 21 of Dancing With the Stars together. I had absolutely no dance experience. I had never even worn high heels, so I fell flat on my face like a baby giraffe.”
“I don’t know if anyone has ever seen a baby giraffe, but boy, they often fall face down when they’re born,” she joked.
Bindi goes on to recall, “But thanks to Derek’s kindness, determination and unparalleled and very patient teaching skills, we took the [mirrorball trophy] home, and Derek continues to inspire the world with his stories through dance. »
She added that Hough was “the most deserving person” for the Innovator Award because of “his relentless pursuit of excellence, his influence on a new generation of artists and his unwavering belief in the power of dance to heal, inspire and unite.”
This came after Derek revealed he was expecting his first child with partner Erbert on July 22, via Instagram.
Irwin commented on her post, writing, “Congratulations!!!!! Hugs from our entire family,” along with a heart emoji.
