Terri Irwin said she would consider a petition regarding her potential appearance on Dancing with the Stars [1].
The response comes as the Irwin family continues to maintain a high public profile through entertainment and conservation. With both of her children having previously won Mirrorball trophies [2], any potential move by Terri into the competition would complete a rare family sweep of the show's top prize.
During the third annual Steve Irwin Gala held at the Bellagio Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada, Robert Irwin asked his mother if she would ever compete on the program [1]. The event took place on May 2, 2024 [1].
Irwin said, "I’ll review the petition and get back to you" [3]. She said she was "exclusively honored to be asked" [4].
Robert Irwin sought an "exclusive" answer during the exchange [1]. The family's history with the show is well-documented, as both Bindi and Robert have each secured a Mirrorball trophy [2].
While Irwin did not commit to a specific season or timeline, her playful response acknowledges the ongoing fan interest in seeing the family matriarch follow in her children's footsteps. The interaction occurred during a gala dedicated to the legacy of her late husband, Steve Irwin [1].
“"I’ll review the petition and get back to you."”
The Irwin family has leveraged their transition from wildlife conservation to mainstream entertainment by appearing on high-visibility reality competitions. Terri Irwin's openness to the suggestion suggests the family remains open to strategic media appearances that maintain the brand's visibility in the U.S. market.
