Bindi Irwin looked back on her time on the floor Dancing with the stars with her partner Derek Hough.
The 27-year-old TV personality gushed over Hough while presenting him with the Innovator Award at the 2025 Dancers Against Cancer Gala of the Stars in Los Angeles.
The conservationist called her former dance partner one of the most remarkable people she has ever known, noting that he will be “the most wonderful father.”
It is pertinent to mention that the dance pro 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 dancing experience. I’d never worn high heels myself so I pretty much fell flat on my face like a baby giraffe.”
“I don’t know if anyone’s seen a baby giraffe before, but boy, they fall on their face a lot when they’re born,” she joked.
Bindi went on to recall, “But because of Derek’s kindness, determination and unmatched, very patient teaching skills, we took [mirrorball trophy] home, and Derek continues to inspire the world with his storytelling 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 is expecting his first child with partner Erbert on July 22 via Instagram.
Commenting on her post, Irwin wrote, “Congratulations!!!!! Hugs from all our family,” along with the heart emoji.
