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Daily Mail
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Robert Irwin gets visibly emotional as he watches forgotten footage of his late father Steve: 'He is my superhero'
Robert Irwin struggled to hold back tears on Wednesday while watching a forgotten clip of his late father Steve. Steve 'The Crocodile Hunter' Irwin died aged 44 off the coast of Queensland in 2006, after being pierced in the chest by a stingray while filming a nature documentary. Appearing on BBC Radio2's Scott Mills Breakfast Show, Robert, 21, was played a clip of Steve that showed him outlining his dreams for him and his sister Bindi, 26. The clip began with Steve asking himself: 'Is there anything in this world that would want to make me give away what I'm doing now? 'Yes. Yes there is,' he replied. 'When my children can take the football that I call wildlife conservation and run it up.' From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. Steve's voice began to crack with emotion as he admitted that seeing Robert and Bindi take up the wildlife warrior mantle would be his 'proudest moment'. 'I guarantee you it'll be the proudest moment of my life - and my job will be done like my mum and my dad,' Steve said. 'Then, and only then, will I know that I have achieved my ultimate goal. To be able to stand aside and let them run up my mission.' Visibly moved by his father's words, Robert admitted that his dad would always be his 'superhero'. 'It's emotional to hear that,' he said. 'It means so much and when you dedicate your life to legacy, it really makes you think about how we all get to create our legacy.' 'He is my superhero - he always will be. And he was, I think, a superhero to an entire generation.' Continuing, he said that, 19 years after Steve's death, friends and people that knew him still regale Robert with tales of his late father. 'There is not a day goes by where someone doesn't share a story about him,' he said. 'To hear that it really means the absolute world. And it really is an honour to make sure that everything he lived and died for continues.' Steve died on September 4 2006 after being pierced in the chest by a short-tail stingray barb while filming in the Great Barrier Reef with Philippe Cousteau Jr. A private funeral service was held on September 9 and Steve was buried in a private ceremony at Australia Zoo later that same day. A public memorial service was held in Australia Zoo's 5,500-seat Crocoseum on 30 September, and was broadcast live to an estimated audience of more than 300 million. On the anniversary of his death last year, Steve's wife Terri shared an emotional tribute to her husband. The 60-year-old conservationist took to Instagram to share a series of throwback photos that feature Steve with his daughter Bindi and son Robert. Captioning the sweet post, Terri was full of praise for her late husband and the way his children have picked up the wildlife warrior mantle. 'Steve had so much love for Robert and Bindi. He was the best dad,' Terri began. 'It warms my heart to see how much they always wanted to be just like him. I know he would be proud of the way they have continued his message and mission for conservation.' Fans and followers flooded the comment section to offer support and gratitude after the mumager shared her moving moment. One fan wrote: 'Thank you for sharing that love with us. I grew up to never settle for less,' capturing the lasting impact Steve and Terri's relationship has had on their global fanbase.
USA Today
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Man ‘humbled' by interaction with giant crocodile; controversy follows
A wildlife enthusiast along the lines of Steve Irwin enjoyed a close-up interaction with a huge crocodile on the island of Timor and called it a 'humbling experience.' Damian 'Wildman' Duffy, an Australian who is a wildlife guide, was filmed coming up behind a 14.5-foot crocodile known as Boy in the Southeast Asian country of Timor-Leste. As the crocodile slowly makes its way back into the water, Duffy holds its tail and jokingly says, 'Come back, I just want to talk to you.' He then emphatically adds, 'Never ever do that…One of the most magical experiences of my life. Would I do it again? Yes. But should you do it? No.' The video was posted on Duffy's Instagram and Facebook pages, where he wrote, 'What an absolutely humbling experience. This large male Saltwater Crocodile allowed me to share space with him for a few brief moments, and it was hands down one of the most incredible experiences of my life. If he didn't want me touching him, he'd have reacted very differently.' The online reaction, however, was not kind. People were critical of his actions, essentially saying it was setting a bad example for those without commonsense. Among the comments: 'Love the vids but can't say I love the contradicting messages about safety.' 'We know not to attempt this because we've been educated but we also know posting this material can be encouraging for others to recreate it with less knowledge or precautions in place.' 'How about you adhere to your own advice.' 'This is why women live longer.' 'This guy is going to be featured in The Darwin Awards eventually.' Also on FTW Outdoors: 'Ghost elephant' seen for first time in years; is it a lone survivor? Duffy defended his actions, and he does tell people 'do what I say, not what I do.' Among his replies to the critics: 'One of the bigger reasons I do what I do is to showcase what these animals are capable of, and encourage others to behave responsibly around them.' 'I don't assume common sense at all. I constantly and consistently encourage people NOT to behave irresponsibly around crocs. I constantly showcase their capabilities, and share knowledge and information about crocs, snakes etc. The more people learn, the better choices they'll make. I'm a trained professional, I have the experience and skillset to do what I do.' 'How many kids died trying to do what Steve Irwin did? He was literally diving off boats on top of crocs in muddy creeks. It's literally the same thing, mate. Education through interaction works.' 'I literally tell people not to do what I do, and I explain why. I showcase their capabilities and explain what happens if things go wrong. It's a pretty effective method of wildlife education.' Photo courtesy of Damian Duffy.
Daily Mail
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Awkward moment Robert Irwin DROPS Katy Perry on the ground after the pop star asked him for a dance
Katy Perry made fast friends with Robert Irwin. The son of late Crocodile Hunter Steve Irwin took the American pop star on a tour around his Australia Zoo. During the outing, Katy got up close and personal with a variety of Aussie wildlife including a kangaroo, koala and wombat. The 40-year-old then charmed Robert, 21, by engaging him in a little dance, with the two sharing a waltz in videos shared to social media. 'I heard Robert Irwin was going to be on Dancing With The Stars so I thought maybe we should do a practise run here at the Australia Zoo' Katy said. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. 'I love it! I'm ready!' Robert said, before taking Katy's hands so they could do a turn around the room. Katy then suggested a dip, but Robert dropped her, with Katy sprawled on the floor as she joked, 'Maybe stick to the animals'. It comes after news that Orlando Bloom has joined Katy and their daughter Daisy Dove, five, in Australia amid rumours of trouble in their relationship. The actor, 48, was spotted spending time with his little girl Daisy in Perth on Sunday. Father and daughter were joined by members of his entourage, including a man who appeared to be a security guard. Katy, who performed at the Perth RAC Arena that night, did not join the group. Ever the doting dad, Orlando carried Daisy on his shoulders as they took at a stroll around the city's CBD. Orlando's trip Down Under comes after reports that Katy and Orlando are set to have serious conversations about the state of their relationship. From her controversial Blue Origin space flight to her absence from their Montecito, California, home due to her world tour – things have been a bit rough for the longtime couple lately. And while rumours may be circulating about the demise of their nearly decade-long relationship, an insider told The Sun 'no one has decided it's definitely the end of the road for Katy and Orlando.' 'They both love each other, but they have been living different lives for at least a year and in different mindsets,' a source told the publication. 'But Katy especially doesn't want to just give up,' the source continued. Katy has been in Australia for the entire month of June, with the last performance of her Lifetimes Tour Down Under on June 30 in Adelaide. Her tour has caused the 'biggest disruption' in her home life with the Lord of the Rings star. The source said: 'Katy and Orlando have been disconnected for a while now, and with their work commitments have been living separate lives. 'She has mentioned jetting back from Australia to spend time with Orlando, Daisy, her sister Angela and her kids. 'I heard Robert Irwin was going to be on Dancing With The Stars so I thought maybe we should do a practise run here at the Australia Zoo' Katy said 'They have barely been together for a decent amount of time, without distractions, for many, many months. 'It has been "go, go, go" and they thrived when they enjoyed a more settled life, being together in the same place for a length of time. But that has just not happened.' Additionally, Orlando wasn't in favour of Katy's Blue Origin space flight. However, in spite of their disagreements and obstacles, the source insisted it isn't all over for the couple. 'It is quite a lot more complicated than that. They have been apart for their longest amount of time since they have been together. 'But there is still a huge amount of love between them, and there is still hope that they can ride out this rough patch. 'Anyone in long-term relationships goes through challenges, and many times when things appear to be done, couples reconnect and make things work.' Despite recent tensions, the source remains optimistic: 'The type of people they are, there still remains a lot of hope. Katy has never been happier in her life than with Orlando.' 'If this reunion can revive those times, then they could come through this.' It is unknown if Katy is also set to fly to Venice, Italy for the wedding of Lauren Sanchez and Jeff Bezos. The guest list is thought to have fewer than 200 people, with suspected guests including A-listers like Kim Kardashian, Kris Jenner, Katy and Orlando and members of the Trump family. The Amazon boss has booked the Scuola Grande della Misericordia, one of the largest and grandest buildings in the historical center of Venice, as part of the multi-day-long extravaganza of celebrations.
Daily Mail
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Scott Mills and Robert Irwin left in stitches - after receiving unexpected voice note from Prince William on BBC Radio 2 breakfast show
Prince William left BBC Radio 2 listeners in stitches this morning - after he sent Scott Mills an unexpected voice note on air. The Prince of Wales, 43, is reportedly a huge fan, having previously given a rare candid interview to the presenter who took over from Zoe Ball in January earlier this year. And on Tuesday, those tuning into his breakfast show, along with guest Robert Irwin, 21, got to hear a heartwarmingly hilarious royal address. The son of conservationist and TV personality Steve Irwin laughed up a storm as he reacted to the future King's message ahead of this year's Earthshot Prize in November. The audio came as a surprise to Scott, who had been in the middle of a segment with Robert - a Global ambassador of William's charity. In it, the royal invited Scott along to attend the awards ceremony, taking place in Rio, Brazil, later this year. During the episode, Scott enlisted Robert to as a 'resident wildlife expert', encouraging questions from the audience via voice note. After answering the listener queries - including those about how many teeth tigers have, and how many elephants there are in the world - Scott told Robert that there was one final message to hear. 'Good morning, Scott, or should I say G'day, Scott?' the Prince greeted. 'I know you've got the fantastic Robert Irwin on the show this morning, brilliant ambassador for the Earthshot Prize. 'Sorry, I can't be with you both this morning, hoping to catch up with you soon. You're very much invited to the Earthshot Prize in Rio in Brazil in November. It's going to be a fantastic event, great show.' He then cheekily quipped however that 'Robert likes to pull random terrifying animals and creatures out of his pockets while he's on anyone's show and talking to them'. 'So just watch your back at all times that a tarantula or something doesn't suddenly pop onto your desk,' he joked. 'But listen, have a good show, and hope to catch up on you both very soon. Goodbye.' Robert was in fits of giggles by the end of the message. In April, the future heir to the throne announced the news that Brazil would be host to the next Earthshot Prize in November, the same month the country hosts the COP30 UN climate change conference. The ceremony will be held in the country's capital of Rio de Janeiro, and will award £1 million to five winners, each offering solutions to some of the world's biggest climate crises. The prize was founded in 2020 and has awarded winners in cities across the world, including London, Boston, Singapore and Cape Town, its aim to progress environmental efforts to conquer climate change issues. In the announcement, the Prince said: '2025 marks the midway point of the Earthshot decade and each year we've witnessed the remarkable power of human ingenuity in addressing our planet's most pressing challenges.' 'It is an honour to profile the people making our world a better place for us and for our children,' he added. 'I'm pleased to announce we're going to be in Brazil in 2025,' William said in a video to accompany the announcement on Friday. 'We need urgent optimism now more than ever, and I think Brazil epitomises that, and I can't believe we are at the half way point of 10 years.' Among the famous faces who also featured in the Earthshot video were actress Cate Blanchett, model Heidi Klum, Brazil's most capped football and World Cup winner Cafu, and former England football captain David Beckham. 'I'm so, so excited ... (Brazil) - where nature and culture go hand in hand,' David said during the clip. William is the driving force behind the annual environmental competition and has attended all the presentation events since launching the initiative. Cape Town staged the most recent awards ceremony last November after prize-giving events were held in Singapore in 2023, Boston in 2022 and London's Alexandra Palace in 2021. The Princess of Wales joined her husband at two of the events, the one in the British capital and the ceremony held in the States. It is not currently clear whether she will attend this year's awards. Prince William founded the prize to recognise and scale-up ideas to help 'repair' the planet, with the five winning finalists each awarded £1 million to further develop their ideas. Awards are presented in five categories, or Earthshots – Protect and restore nature; Clean our air, Revive our oceans; Build a waste-free world; and Fix our climate. Prince William is known to be a fans of Mill's former feat, the BBC Radio One show, of which he was a host for 24 years. In 2017, he and the Princess of Wales shared an unprecedented glimpse into their private lives in a candid radio interview with Scott Mills to promote a mental health campaign.
Evening Standard
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Evening Standard
Prince of Wales leaves surprise message on Radio 2
Irwin, who is the son of the late Australian conservationist Steve Irwin, was told by Mills there was just one voicenote left to be played and was shocked to hear that it was none other than Prince William.
