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  • Sharna Burgess: Nick Carter Thanked “Dancing With the Stars” Pro, Calls Her “Goddess”

    Sharna Burgess received a heartfelt, sincere thank you from Dancing With the Stars contestant Nick Carter prior to the DWTS finale on Tuesday. He even referred to his dance pro partner as a “goddess.”

    Taking to social media, Nick thanked Sharna Burgess with an Instagram post.

    “In the words of @carrieanninaba last night, I want to take a second and celebrate the goddess that @sharnaburgess is,” he wrote. “She deserves all the credit in the world for getting us this far. No matter what happens tonight Sharna, just know you are # 1. #sharnasquad #TEAMSHARNIC Voting closes in less than an hour so you know what to do #bsbarmy.”

    A photo posted by Nick Carter (@nickcarter) on

    As Dancing With the Stars fans no doubt know by now, Nick Carter and Sharna Burgess didn’t win that coveted mirror ball trophy on Tuesday night. That honor went to Bindi Irwin and Derek Hough. Bindi was favored to win since early in the competition.

    Nick Carter and Sharna Burgess came in second place, however, with Alek Skarlatos and Lindsay Arnold coming in third.

    There’s no question that Nick and Sharna gave it their all on the dance floor this season. Bindi Irwin was a force to reckon with, and one that clearly couldn’t be surpassed.

    Congratulations to Nick Carter and Sharna Burgess on their second place finish. Nick’s genuine thank you to Sharna Burgess was no doubt certainly appreciated.

  • Witney Carson, Carlos PenaVega: Did They Make the “DWTS” Finals Cut? Spoiler

    Witney Carson and Carlos PenaVega danced to Missy Elliott and Pharrell Williams’ “WTF (Were They From) on Dancing With the Stars Monday night for their freestyle dance, earning a perfect 30 out of 30 from the judges. Was it enough to land them that coveted spot in the finale?

    Carlos PenaVega and Witney Carson started their evening off with a foxtrot, and the fans–as well as the judges–loved that, too.

    If you saw Dancing With the Stars on Monday evening, you already know that despite the stellar performances Carlos PenaVega and Witney Carson gave, they were still eliminated at the end of the show.

    “I didn’t get a mirrorball this time around but I got two of the most genuine human beings. ❤ I couldn’t be happier and more proud to call them family!
    good luck to the finalists still in this thing! You have all my love and support!! @lindsarnold @alekskarlatos @nickcarter @sharnaburgess @derekhough @bindisueirwin,” Witney Carson captioned a photo.

    Bindi Irwin, Alek Skarlatos, and Nick Carter will compete for that mirror ball trophy tonight on Dancing With the Stars tonight.

    Are you disappointed that Carlos PenaVega and Witney Carson were eliminated on Monday night’s show? Who do you think will win?

  • Bindi Irwin Wishes Boyfriend Chandler Powell A Happy 19th Birthday

    Bindi Irwin Wishes Boyfriend Chandler Powell A Happy 19th Birthday

    Bindi Irwin took to social media on Saturday to wish her boyfriend, professional wakeboarder Chandler Powell, a happy 19th birthday.

    “Happy birthday to a person who inspires me every day. A soul who makes me smile no matter where I am in the world, despite any amount of distance,” Irwin captioned a romantic picture of her in his arms. “Thank you for the endless hugs, late night conversations about life, holding my hand when a loud noise scares me and laughing along with all my bindi moments. I’m blessed to be a part of your world.”

    A photo posted by Bindi Irwin (@bindisueirwin) on

    Bindi Irwin is temporarily making L.A. her home while she competes on Dancing With the Stars. Powell is attending college in Florida. The two met in 2013, when she was asked to take him on a tour of the Australia Zoo. Home for Bindi Irwin, when not competing on DWTS, is Queensland, Australia. Today in her home country–November 15th–is Steve Irwin day, in honor of Bindi’s dad, the late Crocodile Hunter.

    Long distance relationships aren’t easy, but Bindi Irwin and Chandler Powell make the best of theirs–typically relying on Skype or Facetime when they are half a world or half a country apart.

    The two make a gutsy couple–both loving the outdoors and neither being particularly squeamish.

    “Chandler and I love to go have adventures or a picnic in the park. He’s even going to try and teach me how to wakeboard. We’ll see how that goes,” she said in a recent interview with People magazine.

    Chandler Powell is known for nursing poor Bindi Irwin’s severely injured dancing feet back to health.

    “He was the one helping soothe and tape my feet every day,”Bindi says of her DWTS injuries. “At one point, one of my toenails fell off and flew past him. He said, ‘Oh. It’s a good thing I love you.’ It was just so gross but I felt so bad.”

    It’s uncertain whether Bindi Irwin and Chandler Powell were able to celebrate his birthday together and in person, or if the celebration was a long distance one.

    Either way, the two conveyed their love to each other.

    Bindi Irwin has won the hearts of Americans during her time on Dancing With the Stars. Chandler Powell best not let Americans down. They’ll be watching closely to make sure he continues to treat the sweet, talented dancer well.

  • Bindi Irwin Gets A Surprise Visit From Her Long-Distance Boyfriend On ‘Dancing With The Stars’

    Bindi Irwin Gets A Surprise Visit From Her Long-Distance Boyfriend On ‘Dancing With The Stars’

    Although she faced a few setbacks on her recent performance in Dancing with the Stars, Bindi Irwin still wore a wide smile on her face.

    Irwin’s reunion with boyfriend, Chandler Powell, obviously provided more inspiration for her performance. He visited Irwin during the rehearsals as well as showed his support as she performed with partner Derek Hough. Irwin and Powell are currently in a long distance relationship, so his visit came as a huge and pleasant surprise to her.

    Irwin shared a sweet photo of herself with her pro wakeboarder boyfriend.

    He’s here ❤️ Thank you for always making me laugh, helping me to ice my foot when it hurts, making me tea and hugging me when I’m tired. You’re amazing.

    A photo posted by Bindi Irwin (@bindisueirwin) on

    “He’s here ❤,” she said proudly on Instagram. “Thank you for always making me laugh, helping me to ice my foot when it hurts, making me tea and hugging me when I’m tired. You’re amazing.”  

    Last Saturday, Irwin and Powell also posed sweetly for the cameras as they made their way to the studio. Powell cheered her on from the audience, where he was seated behind Irwin’s mom and brother.  It seemed like Powell’s cheers pushed Irwin to give her best even though her foot was aching from an injury and she only had two days to practice for a new song.

    When he isn’t physically present to support her, Powell goes on social media and religiously posts photos of Irwin’s performances on Instagram, urging his fans to call the number on the caption and vote.  

    Irwin also proudly shared that her boyfriend gets along pretty well with her family.

    “My brother approves. I don’t know who loves him more – me or Robert,” Irwin said.

    Irwin and Powell met in 2013 when Powell visited the Irwin family’s Australia Zoo. Soon after, Irwin confirmed they were already dating.

    “There is someone special in my life right now, and I’m really happy with that. Life is wonderful at the moment”, Irwin said.

    As of now, Powell would be back jetting across the globe so Irwin has to write letters to him again. Thanks to Facetime and Skype, distance no longer matters as much as it did before.

  • ‘Dancing With the Stars:’ Bindi Irwin Paired With Derek Hough for Season 21

    Dancing With the Stars announced their full lineup for season 21 on Wednesday morning, but all eyes are on the contestant who is sure to be the season’s sweetheart–Bindi Irwin. The 17-year-old daughter of Terri Irwin and the late Crocodile Hunter Steve Irwin is a doll, and sure to be a fan favorite.

    It was announced during the big Dancing With the Stars reveal on Good Morning America that Bindi Irwin is paired with dance pro Derek Hough. The two will make an adorable couple on the dance floor.

    Prior to Wednesday’s announcement, Derek Hough talked about Bindi Irwin at the Television Academy Cocktail Reception for Outstanding Choreography at the Montage Hotel in Beverly Hills, California, on Sunday.

    “We are gonna bust out with a kind of on-the-nose song the first week,” the longtime Dancing With the Stars pro said. “I’m in this space right now where I’m super pumped on life right now. I feel connected. I feel great. And then she walks in my life. You don’t understand what positive energy she is.”

    Derek Hough added that Bindi Irwin’s lifelong conservation efforts make her even more special.

    “I’m trying to figure out what it is,” he said of her very special spark. “I just got off a vacation on a lake, and I was thinking maybe it’s because she’s connected to nature and the animals or something. And if you’re that connected, you feel whole I guess. I don’t know what it is. I love her. She’s amazing. She’s a breath of fresh air. We all need a little Bindi in our life. Seriously.”

    It was just last week that Bindi Irwin announced she is a contestant on season 21 of Dancing With the Stars.

    “This is going to be more terrifying than jumping on top of a crocodile,” she admitted. “Crocodiles, they are very special because they are modern-day dinosaurs. But I’ve kind of worked with them my whole life, whereas I’ve never danced before in my life.”

    Fans can check out Bindi Irwin and Derek Hough when season 21 of Dancing With the Stars premieres on September 14 on ABC.

  • Bindi Irwin Spotted All Glammed Up in Sparkles and Fringe Ahead of ‘Dancing With the Stars’ Premiere

    Bindi Irwin confirmed recently she will compete during the upcoming 21st season of Dancing With the Stars. The daughter of Terri Irwin and the late Crocodile Hunter Steve Irwin–Bindi was recently spotted all glammed up in both sparkles and fringe–something the 17-year-old never wears.

    Bindi Irwin was getting fitted for costumes ahead of the DWTS competition, sporting a glittery little number that was just adorable on her.

    “This is completely different to anything I have ever done in my life. I am used to wrangling crocodiles,” Bindi says. “It’s all about having the courage and strength and, for me, it is something completely different but I hope that I am able to inspire others in their own lives to seize opportunity and to make a difference and just jump, take that leap, even if it terrifies you.”

    “I just hope my dance partner, whoever it is, is very patient and likes animals, because you never know what I’m going to bring to rehearsal,” she added.

    It wasn’t so long ago that Bindi Irwin admitted that competing on Dancing With the Stars scares her more than the crocodiles she works with as she follows in her late dad’s footsteps.

    “I have to tell you though, the judges scare me more than crocodiles,” Bindi said during her appearance on Good Morning America. “They are so knowledgeable. They’re supreme athletes. I’m just this girl from Australia who’s used to crocs so give me a 15-foot crocodile any day.”

    Bindi Irwin definitely won’t have a crocodile as a dance partner on DWTS. So far, dance pros Karina Smirnoff, Val Chmerkovskiy, Derek Hough, Mark Ballas, Artem Chigvintsev, Allison Holker, Witney Carson, Sharna Burgess, and Peta Murgatroyd are confirmed for season 21.

    Steve Irwin would certainly be proud of his daughter. He might be shocked, however, to see her decked out in sparkles and fringe.

    Will you be cheering on Bindi Irwin during season 21 of Dancing With the Stars? The new season premieres on September 14.

  • ‘Dancing With the Stars’ Season 21: Chaka Khan, Bindi Irwin, and More Sign On

    Dancing With the Stars begins in September with its 21st season, and it promises to be an exciting one. Chaka Khan, Bindi Irwin, Paula Deen, and Nick Carter are just a few of those who recently signed on the dotted line to compete for that coveted mirror ball trophy.

    62-year-old singer-songwriter Chaka Khan’s song lyrics from her 1974 hit with Rufus were used to announce that she was joining this season of Dancing With the Stars.

    Chaka Khan definitely has the musical experience that will likely put her at an advantage over someone like Paula Deen, for example. It doesn’t seem like being 62 will be a hindrance for the seasoned professional either. Of course she will be up against some much younger contestants, too, like 17-year-old Bindi Irwin.

    Bindi Irwin–daughter of the late Crocodile Hunter Steve Irwin–says competing on Dancing With the Stars will be scarier than anything she’s ever done. And Bindi Irwin has done some incredibly scary things.

    Paula Deen, Nick Carter, Vine star and social media phenom Hayes Grier, and more are already in rehearsals for season 21 of Dancing With the Stars, premiering on September 14.

    Bindi Irwin has already been spotted in costume.

    Are you excited about this upcoming season of Dancing With the Stars?

    Of the contestants named thus far, who is your favorite? Are you already a Chaka Khan fan from the 1970s and supporting her in this competition? Or were you a diehard Steve Irwin fan, so leaning toward supporting Bindi Irwin instead?

    The entire cast–and their pro partners, too–will be announced on Good Morning America this week, on Wednesday morning, September 2.

  • Bindi Irwin Used To Getting Dirty, Gets Brave in Sparkly Dress for DWTS [Pics]

    Bindi Irwin is not used to being prettied up for what she does. The heir to Steve Irwin’s crocodile hunting empire is more accustomed to getting dirty. Her performances on Dancing with the Stars will certainly take her out of her comfort zone.

    “I just got back from the Steve Irwin Wildlife Preserve,” Bindi Irwin says. “We were there on our annual crocodile research trip. We go there for about a month every year studying crocodiles to see where they go and what they get up to.”

    “I took a shower last night, and the amount of dirt and mud that came off of me was phenomenal, so [DWTS] will be quite different. I’m used to jumping on top of crocodiles and holding them down to put trackers on them. Now, I’m about to be on a dance floor in the middle of a concrete jungle trying my luck and doing the best I possibly can. I’m excited.”

    Bindi Irwin is one of the celebrities announced so far as on board for Dancing with the Stars Season 21. But Bindi says she may be more afraid of this than of wresting crocs.

    “This is going to be more terrifying than jumping on top of a crocodile,” Bindi Irwin said. “Crocodiles, they are very special because they are modern-day dinosaurs. But I’ve kind of worked with them my whole life, whereas I’ve never danced before in my life.”

    Bindi has already reported for duty, getting the costuming department at DWTS a head start on fitting her for the prettified duds she will need to beat her rivals on the dance floor.

    So far, the verified official list of celebs slated to join Bindi Irwin on Season 21 of DWTS includes Nick Carter of Backstreet Boys, social media sensation Hayes Grier, R&B singer Chaka Khan, and American Pharaoh jockey Victor Espinoza. Also recently added are actress Alexa PenaVega and her husband, actor Carlos PenaVega. But also rumored is celebrity chef Paula Deen.

    Tom Bergeron and Erin Andrews will be back as hosts, joined by Carrie Ann Inaba, Bruno Tonioli, and Julianne Hough as judges.

    Pro dancers verified so far include Karina Smirnoff, Val Chmerkovskiy, Derek Hough, Mark Ballas, Artem Chigvintsev, Allison Holker, Witney Carson, Sharna Burgess and Peta Murgatroyd.

  • Chaka Khan Set To Rock You Chaka Khan On Dancing With The Stars With Bindi Irwin, Nick Carter

    Chaka Khan! The R&B queen behind “I’m Every Woman,” “Tell Me Something Good” and “I Feel for You” is hitting the dance floor for Dancing with the Stars Season 21.

    “Hi, I’m Chaka Khan and I want you to look out for me this season on ‘Dancing with the Stars,’” Chaka Khan said in a video posted to the DWTS Twitter feed.

    Chaka Khan joins Bindi Irwin, daughter of deceased crocodile hunter Steve Irwin, in vying for the mirrorball trophy. But both of them have stiff competition in the person of Nick Carter of the Backstreet Boys.

    Also on board for this season are social media sensation Hayes Grier, and American Pharaoh jockey Victor Espinoza, as well as actress Alexa PenaVega and her husband, actor Carlos PenaVega.

    The name Chaka Khan, is so iconic that even Jon Lovitz could not tarnish it in The Wedding Singer.

    While Chaka Khan may be used to performing in front of a live audience, Bindi Irwin is terrified.

    “This is going to be more terrifying than jumping on top of a crocodile,” Bindi Irwin said of her upcoming turn on the dance floor of the popular series. “Crocodiles, they are very special because they are modern-day dinosaurs. But I’ve kind of worked with them my whole life, whereas I’ve never danced before in my life.”

    Another rumored possibility for the upcoming DWTS season is Paula Deen. Apparently, Deen had been approached about doing DWTS in the past, but had turned them down. Now there are string indications that she will come along, but nothing official has been said yet.

    As for the core lineup on the show, Tom Bergeron and Erin Andrews will be back as hosts, joined by Carrie Ann Inaba, Bruno Tonioli, and Julianne Hough as judges.

    Pro dancers verified so far include Karina Smirnoff, Val Chmerkovskiy, Derek Hough, Mark Ballas, Artem Chigvintsev, Allison Holker, Witney Carson, Sharna Burgess and Peta Murgatroyd.

  • Paula Deen Joins Season 21 Cast of ‘Dancing With the Stars’

    Paula Deen is reportedly joining the season 21 cast of Dancing With the Stars, which premieres next month. The southern cook known for her love of all things butter will compete against contestants like Bindi Irwin, Victor Espinoza, and Nick Carter for that coveted mirror ball trophy. The entire cast for season 21 will be announced Wednesday on Good Morning America.

    It was only two years ago that sponsors and networks were dropping Paula Deen like a hot potato for her use of the N-word. The Food Network dropped her show, Paula’s Best Dishes, and she lost multiple endorsement deals.

    A year later Paula Deen started her own online cooking network.

    “Guess who’s going digital, y’all! I’m so excited about my new online network and can’t wait to show everyone what we’ve been working on,” she said in a statement in June 2014. “We’re going to have so much fun being together and cooking up some wonderful new and classic dishes.”

    Just last month, however, Paula Deen made news again for posting a photo of son Bobby Deen in brownface.

    “Lucyyyyyyyy! You got a lot of esplainin’ to do! #TransformationTuesday,” Paula Deen captioned the photo of herself dressed like Lucy Ricardo from the hit ‘50s sitcom I Love Lucy. In the snapshot, Bobby Deen posed as Ricky Ricardo, who was of Cuban descent. The Tweet was quickly deleted.

    Will y’all be tuning in to see Paula Deen compete on Dancing With the Stars? Do y’all think she can manage to stay out of trouble long enough to cha-cha her way across the dance floor?

    Is Dancing With the Stars getting hard up for stars?

    Really, DWTS? Paula Deen?

  • Bindi Irwin More Terrified of Dancing with the Stars Than Crocodiles [Pics]

    Bindi Irwin is on board for Dancing with the Stars Season 21, abd the adventurous heir to Crocodile Hunter Steve Irwin’s legacy says she may be more afraid of this than of wresting corcs.

    “This is going to be more terrifying than jumping on top of a crocodile,” Bindi Irwin said of her upcoming turn on the dance floor of the popular series. “Crocodiles, they are very special because they are modern-day dinosaurs. But I’ve kind of worked with them my whole life, whereas I’ve never danced before in my life.”

    As the daughter of Steve Irwin, does Bindi actually get her hands dirty the way daddy used to? Apparently, quite so.

    “I just got back from the Steve Irwin Wildlife Preserve,” Bindi says. “We were there on our annual crocodile research trip. We go there for about a month every year studying crocodiles to see where they go and what they get up to.”

    “I took a shower last night, and the amount of dirt and mud that came off of me was phenomenal, so [Dancing with the Stars] will be quite different. I’m used to jumping on top of crocodiles and holding them down to put trackers on them. Now, I’m about to be on a dance floor in the middle of a concrete jungle trying my luck and doing the best I possibly can. I’m excited.”

    So far, the verified official list of celebs slated to join Bindi Irwin on Season 21 of DWTS includes Nick Carter of Backstreet Boys, social media sensation Hayes Grier, and American Pharaoh jockey Victor Espinoza. But also rumored are Paula Deen and Chaka Khan.

    Tom Bergeron and Erin Andrews will be back as hosts, joined by Carrie Ann Inaba, Bruno Tonioli, and Julianne Hough as judges.

    Pro dancers verified so far include Karina Smirnoff, Val Chmerkovskiy, Derek Hough, Mark Ballas, Artem Chigvintsev, Allison Holker, Witney Carson, Sharna Burgess and Peta Murgatroyd.

  • ‘Dancing With the Stars’ Season 21: Bindi Irwin Weighs In on Fear

    Dancing With the Stars season 21 airs next month, and the late Steve Irwin’s daughter Bindi Irwin is one of the contestants. In a recent interview with People magazine, Bindi admits to her fear of competing on Dancing With the Stars–and she knows fear.

    “This is going to be more terrifying than jumping on top of a crocodile,” Bindi Irwin said. “Crocodiles, they are very special because they are modern-day dinosaurs. But I’ve kind of worked with them my whole life, whereas I’ve never danced before in my life.”

    It was only days before the announcement about Bindi Irwin joining season 21 of Dancing With the Stars that she was working closely with those modern-day dinosaurs.

    “I just got back from the the Steve Irwin Wildlife Preserve,” she says. “We were there on our annual crocodile research trip. We go there for about a month very year studying crocodiles to see where they go and what they get up to.”

    Who else is joining Bindi Irwin this upcoming season on Dancing With the Stars? Nick Carter is the most recent contestant announced. Triple-Crown winning jockey Victor Espinoza will compete, too.

    Paula Deen will cook up some fun on the Dancing With the Stars–but she’ll probably have to leave out the butter.

    Contestants on DWTS tend to come from all walks of life, but it doesn’t seem any quite compare to that of Bindi Irwin–at least not so far this season.

    The full season 21 cast of Dancing With the Stars will be revealed on Good Morning America on September 2. The new season of DWTS premieres on September 14 oin ABC.

  • ‘Dancing With the Stars’ Season 21 Cast to Include Bindi Irwin, Victor Espinoza

    Dancing With the Stars announced on Monday that Bindi Irwin will be among season 21’s contestants. The 17-year-old daugter of Terri Irwin and the late Steve Irwin, Bindi has worked hard to preserve the Crocodile Hunter’s legacy.

    Bindi Irwin appeared on Good Morning America on Monday morning to share her exciting news.

    “This is completely different than anything I’ve ever done in my life…I hope I’m able to inspire other to seize opportunities and make a difference,” she said of her upcoming competition on Dancing With the Stars. “I just hope my dance partner, whoever it is, is very patient and likes animals!”

    Bindi Irwin is beyond excited about her upcoming stint on Dancing With the Stars.

    On Tuesday, Dancing With the Stars announced that the second contestant on this season’s list is Triple Crown Winner Victor Espinoza.

    Who do you think will be the third contestant to join the Dancing With the Stars list of season 21 competitors?

    More of the Dancing With the Stars cast will be announced throughout the week.

    Season 21 of Dancing With the Stars premieres on September 14 at 8 p.m. on ABC.

  • Bindi Irwin Gets Glamorous Style Makeover, Still Loves Khaki

    Bindi Irwin, son of the late Crocodile Hunter Steve Irwin and mom Terri Irwin, recently got a glamorous style makeover, but despite the new look, she admits she still likes khaki.

    The style makeover was for Bindi Irwin’s cover shoot for Australia’s Telegraph Sunday Style magazine. Her new look is trendy, and also age appropriate for the pretty 17-year-old.

    “I want to try different styles,” Bindi Irwin told the magazine. “Khaki is a part of who I am, but it’s fun to get dressed up every now and then. Being a bit of a girl is always exciting. You can’t jump on a croc or climb a tree if you’re not in khaki, but I do like different clothes and playing around with it a bit.”

    “Khaki is part of who I am, but it’s fun to get dressed up every now and then.” @BindiSueIrwin in today’s #CoverShoot,” the caption of the Telegraph’s Instagram post featuring Bindi Irwin’s cover shot reads.

    A photo posted by sundaystyle (@sundaystyle) on

    Bindi Irwin has an especially healthy outlook on dressing respectfully, and she hopes other young people will follow her example. She doesn’t believe girls need to show a lot of skin to be pretty or sexy, feeling she can look just as classy in a pair of jeans and a t-shirt.

    Bindi received many comments on a recent selfie she shared on Instagram. Fans were shocked to see her wearing makeup.

    “To be beautiful means to be yourself. You don’t need to be accepted by others. You need to accept yourself. “What you do, the way you think, makes you beautiful.” – S. Westerfeld,” her caption reads.

    A photo posted by Bindi Irwin (@bindisueirwin) on

    Irwin was shocked at the number of responses she got to her selfie.

    “I was amazed at how much it exploded–I didn’t expect that,” she said. “I really didn’t ever post selfies before, but it occurred to me, after talking to some friends, how much pressure is put on young people to look and act a certain way. We’re all growing up and changing. I wanted to tell young girls–and boys–to stay true to who you are and not let anyone change you. You have to be able to accept yourself and know you’re gorgeous inside [and] out. It’s hard sometimes.”

    Even though most of the responses she received were positive ones, the few negative ones she got hurt her feelings.

    “It’s human nature that if you get 20 positive comments and one negative one, you’re going to focus on the negative,” she explained. “We all do that. It can be something that drags you down. It’s easy to get bogged down with it, but I try to concentrate on the good things.”

    Bindi Irwin is fast becoming a gorgeous young lady, and she seems like she has her feet planted firmly on the ground. She even has a boyfriend these days. Bindi is dating pro wakeboarder Chandler Powell.

    What an amazing example she sets for other young people–especially those all caught up in the world of idolizing Hollywood icons.

  • Bindi Irwin Brags On New Boyfriend, Wakeboarder Chandler Powell

    Bindi Iriwn is growing up right before our very eyes.

    Since her father’s death back in 2006, the world has been keeping an eye on Bindi Irwin as she carries on her father’s work and mission, but also blooms into her own lovely self.

    Bindi Irwin, now 17, still lives and works with her mother at Australia Zoo, but has had quite the bustling career already.

    Bindi Irwin has starred in her own TV shows, advocated for wildlife far and wide, and has even formed her own Wildlife Warriors conservation team.

    That team includes Bindi Irwin’s new boyfriend, American wakeboarder Chandler Powell.

    Residing in Florida himself, Chandler and Bindi Irwin maintain a long distance relationship. But, the two lovebirds seem to make it work!

    Bindi Irwin recently gushed about her beau to Australia’s Telegraph Style magazine.

    She said, “I was blessed to meet Chandler and his family back in November 2013. We remained in touch and stayed friends. Since then, our friendship has developed into something really special.”

    Bindi Irwin and Chander Powell share one very special common interest that is near to her heart.

    She added of Powell, “He is passionate about wildlife and an extraordinary wakeboarder. We are excited to be achieving more conservation work together. I feel lucky to have him in my life.”

    Happy #InternationalTigerDay to these gorgeous beauties that we are blessed enough to share this world with.

    A photo posted by Bindi Irwin (@bindisueirwin) on

    What do you think about Bindi Irwin’s budding young romance?

  • Bindi Irwin: New Boyfriend Revealed as Pro Wakeboarder Chandler Powell

    Bindi Irwin recently revealed she has a special someone in her life, but she didn’t share his name. The late Steve Irwin’s daughter is growing up fast. Many remember her as the adorable eight-year-old, left fatherless when the Crocodile Hunter died suddenly nine years ago. Today she is a beautiful young woman with a boyfriend.

    Now that boyfriend has outed his relationship with Bindi Irwin–although it’s possible he did so inadvertently.

    Professional wakeboarder Chandler Powell shared a photo of himself with Bindi Irwin, and shared some sweet words, too.

    “Happy Birthday to this gorgeous girl! Feel very blessed to have you in my life. Counting down the days until I get to see you again! @bindisueirwin #TotallyGushing #ILoveCamping #ILoveTheOutdoors #ISwamTheCrocPond,” the 18-year-old wrote on Instagram.

    Chandler Powell is a very handsome young man. He and Bindi Irwin make an adorable couple.

    Mom Terri Irwin has her hands full with son Robert and a 17-year-old daughter, but Bindi Irwin seems very grounded for a teenager.

    It was about a year ago when Bindi publicly talked fashion, about how teenagers need to wear clothing that doesn’t flaunt all their assets.

    “I mean, for me, I look around at a lot of young girls that are my age, and they’re always trying to dress older,” she said. “Whether it’s wearing revealing clothes or hardly wearing any clothes at all, I feel really bad for them.”

    It certainly appears like Terri Irwin has an extraordinary daughter on her hands. Bindi Irwin seems mature and sensible. She is set on continuing her father’s legacy, too.

    “Mom and Dad are truly my heroes,” she said during a recent interview. “And I have to say, so is my little brother, Robert. He’s 11, and he’s just the most amazing boy. He’s so much like Dad sometimes, it’s a bit scary. Dad is and always will be my living, breathing superhero.”

    It will be interesting to see if Bindi Irwin and Chandler Powell start popping up as a couple at public events.

    Do you think Steve Irwin would approve of his daughter’s first boyfriend?

  • Bindi Irwin Sets Wonderful Example for Young Women, Dishes (Sort-Of) on New Boyfriend

    Bindi Irwin–daughter of the late Crocodile Hunter Steve Irwin and mom Terri Irwin–has changed a lot since her dad’s passing when she was just eight years old. Turning 17 on Friday, Bindi Irwin now has a boyfriend. But it seems as though her famous dad is still by her side–living on in her thoughts and her actions.

    During a recent interview with Entertainment Tonight, Bindi dished about growing up, and about her boyfriend.

    “There is someone special in my life right now, and I’m really happy with that,” she said. “Life is wonderful at the moment.”

    Bindi Irwin seems to shield herself with a slight veil of privacy–more than her dad was ever allowed. She doesn’t divulge the name of her boyfriend, and even keeps that private when she posts on social media. Instead she shares memories of her dad, words of kindness and respect for nature, and she displays a maturity that makes many Hollywood celebrities in their teens appear frivolous, spoiled, and–in many cases–vulgar.

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    It was about a year ago when Bindi talked fashion, and how teenagers need to wear clothing that doesn’t flaunt all their assets.

    “I mean, for me, I look around at a lot of young girls that are my age, and they’re always trying to dress older,” she said. “Whether it’s wearing revealing clothes or hardly wearing any clothes at all, I feel really bad for them.”

    Bindi Irwin seems grounded. Terri Irwin has no doubt been a very hands-on mom, working double time in the absence of her late husband.

    “Mom and Dad are truly my heroes,” Bindi Irwin said. “And I have to say, so is my little brother, Robert. He’s 11, and he’s just the most amazing boy. He’s so much like Dad sometimes, it’s a bit scary. Dad is and always will be my living, breathing superhero.”

    Bindi Irwin sets a wonderful example for young women. Compare her to many Hollywood teens and the fresh-faced, beautiful, wholesomeness she exudes is completely refreshing.

    Surely the media will scope out the name of Bindi Irwin’s boyfriend, and they will wind up victims of the paparazzi. But for now, may she enjoy the innocence of young love and a world that is a bit more shielded than that of countless other famous teens. And may she continue spreading her dad’s message of appreciating wildlife and nature.

  • Bindi Irwin Is Growing Up, Dating, And Carrying On Her Father’s Message

    Bindi Irwin is almost 17 and she carries her dad with her every day in her looks and in her mission.

    Even though Bindi Irwin was only eight when her father died filming a documentary, she still remembers him and carries on his mission.

    Bindi Irwin is a lot like every other teenage girl out there.

    For instance, Bindi Irwin has a job working with the creatures at Australia Zoo.

    Bindi Irwin also has a boyfriend! But she’s not spilling who it is.

    Bindi Irwin told ET, “There is someone special in my life right now, and I’m really happy with that. Life is wonderful at the moment.”

    Unlike many a teenager, however, she really looks up to her parents.

    Bindi Irwin said, “Mom and Dad are truly my heroes. And I have to say, so is my little brother Robert. He’s 11 and he’s just the most amazing boy. He’s so much like Dad sometimes it’s a bit scary. Dad is and always will be my living, breathing superhero.”

    Bindi Irwin is passionate about her father’s legacy of wildlife appreciation, education, and conservation.

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    She said, “He always used to say that he didn’t mind if people remembered him or not. He just cared if they remembered his message, and that’s what we’re trying to do. To make sure that his message lives on in all of us.”

    What an amazing girl she has grown up to be!

    What do you think of all-grown-up Bindi Irwin?

  • Bindi Irwin: Is She Dating An Older Man?

    Bindi Irwin: Is She Dating An Older Man?

    Everyone remembers Bindi Irwin as the adorable and adventurous daughter of Steve and Terri Irwin. Bindi is all grown up now and recently celebrated her 16th birthday at the Australia Zoo.

    Bindi was just a little girl when her father died, but her mother Terri has always kept a close eye on her and as a result, Bindi always seemed very mature and level-headed for her age.

    Bindi celebrated her birthday party with friends and family at the zoo, but in the midst of the celebration, rumors that she is dating an older man have started swirling.

    The rumors suggest that Bindi is dating a 24-year-old man named Luke Reavley. Reavely is actually employed by the Irwin family as their executive assistant and has spent a lot of time with Bindi.

    Bindi and Luke recently attended an annual music festival called Splendour in the Grass and Bindi has also been posting photos of herself and Luke on Instagram.

    In spite of the fact that Bindi and Luke seem to spend a lot of time together, people who are close to them say that the thought of them dating is ridiculous and that they are just good friends. One source suggested that Luke was more like an older brother to Bindi and that he is very protective of her and keeps a close eye on her for her mother.

    “He was being very protective towards her and looked at her with such adoration,” said a source who saw Bindi and Luke together at the music festival.

    A representative from the Australia Zoo said that the notion of the two being anything other than friends was “absolute nonsense.”

    Terri Irwin doesn’t seem like the type to let her daughter date older men, in fact, it’s not clear if Bindi is even allowed to date at all.

    Bindi may have a crush on Raevely or the two friends may just enjoy each other’s company in a completely non-romantic way.

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  • Bindi Irwin Turns Sweet 16: Is She Dating a 24-Year-Old?

    Bindi Irwin, the daughter of Terri Irwin and the late Crocodile Hunter Steve Irwin, just recently enjoyed her ‘Sweet Sixteen’ birthday celebration. Is she dating someone who is eight years her senior? Rumors say she is dating 24-year-old British hunk Luke Reavley, who is employed by the Irwin family as their executive assistant.

    “Absolute nonsense,” is the reply given by a rep for the Australia Zoo.

    The pair were reportedly spotted together recently at Splendour in the Grass–an annual Australian music festival.

    “He was being very protective towards her and looked at her with such adoration,” a source said.

    Bindi Irwin even posted a picture of herself with Luke Reavley to her Instagram account, wishing him a very happy birthday, and calling him her ‘greatest friend.’

    “Wishing @lukasthegreat a very happy birthday…it was yesterday…but we were all celebrating and I forgot to let everyone know here on Instagram! So happy birthday and thank you for being the greatest friend. #BlissfulAfternoons Have fun and see you soon!” is how Bindi Irwin captioned her photo.

    Earlier, Bindi posted this Instagram account of a hike she took with Luke Reavley.

    She captioned this one, “Welcome to Australia.”

    Before Jake Reavley was employed as the Irwin family’s executive assistant, he reportedly worked with the elephants at the Australia Zoo.

    Do you think Terri Irwin would allow her just-turned-16-year-old daughter to date a man eight years older than she is? And what would the late Steve Irwin think?

    Might this simply be pure conjecture on behalf of the media or is Bindi Irwin really seeing a guy who is 24?

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  • Bindi Irwin: Part of A New Movement?

    Bindi Irwin: Part of A New Movement?

    Bindi Irwin ignited a debate recently which started with an interview with News Corp Australia. She spoke of modesty and how girls her age should cover up and just be who they are.

    Bindi Irwin, who will be 16 next month, said this of her peers that bare too much, “I’m a big advocate for young girls dressing their age. I mean, for me, I look around at a lot of young girls that are my age and they’re always trying to dress older. Whether it’s wearing revealing clothes or hardly wearing any clothes at all, I feel really bad for them. It kind of has the opposite effect in some ways … it kind of does the opposite where it makes you look younger and like you’re trying too hard.”

    The daughter of Steve Irwin, the late Crocodile Hunter, and Terri Irwin seems to be the next sign of a trend that is seeing more young women covering up, being themselves, and leading a more simple life.

    The trend Bindi Irwin is riding involves those like Duck Dynasty star Sadie Robertson, Preacher’s Daughters star Kolby Koloff, and the Duggar daughters from 19 Kids & Counting.

    The movement toward a more subtle and confident self for teenage girls is a breath of fresh air for the girls that are coming into that age (and a relief for those of us with pre-teen daughters). It seems that the days of seeing just how brash and nasty a girl can be, lead by the likes of Miley Cyrus and Lady Gaga, are starting to fade and some would call that a good thing.

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    So where does Bindi Irwin, who admits she has an 86-year-old soul, get her inspiration to just be herself and enjoy the lack of pressure to out-raunch her peers?

    “To be able to have that outlook on life is such a blessing,” Bindi said. “I’ve gotten that from my mum especially. The way I choose to dress, I want to influence other people around me, I suppose.”

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    “I love a cup of tea and a good book and none of that [other stuff] really interests me… I guess growing up at [the] Australia Zoo and getting to travel all over the world, I have this great outlook on life and that’s what I hope I inspire other kids to have.”

    I think Bindi Irwin’s stance has encouraged many young girls out there to just be who they are and, despite the over-reaction and backlash she received for her honesty, Bindi Irwin will be an inspiration to a generation of girls searching for a simple solution for the question of how they should be.

    Do you agree or disagree with her stance?

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