Robert Irwin fans have weighed in on what they believe was the real red flag in the Wildlife Warrior’s ill-fated romance with ex-girlfriend Rorie Buckey.
Robert, 20, raised eyebrows on Sunday when he shared a video on Instagram joking about how he had missed a huge “red flag.”
His statement related to a grammatical error on a sign at Australia Zoo that read “Danger: No crocodiles allowed swimming.”
His use of the term “red flag” subsequently started an online discussion about the red flags in his two-year relationship with Rorie, which ended in February.
Many users have speculated that Terri, Robert’s famously protective “mom,” may have contributed to the split, with one commenting, “Mom is the red flag.”
Fans of Robert Irwin, 20, have weighed in on what they believe was the real red flag in the Wildlife Warrior’s ill-fated romance with Rorie Buckey, 20. (Pictured together in July 20203 before their separation)
“The biggest red flag for Robert is his mother,” another agreed, before noting that Terri had accompanied her son to South Africa while presenting I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here!
‘Doesn’t his mom still follow him everywhere?’ someone else wrote, while a fourth added: ‘She needs to untie herself from her mother’s apron.’ She’s not 10 years old anymore.’
Others suggested that her sister Bindi, who has always had a very close bond with Robert, may also have had something to do with the breakup.
Robert raised eyebrows on Sunday when he shared a video on Instagram joking about how he had missed a big “red flag.”
‘The poor girl missed the red flags of her dear mother and sister. A lucky escape for her,” one wrote.
It comes after a I’m a celebrity… Get me out of here! The producer expressed concern about Robert’s decision to bring his mother to the set.
Terri accompanied her son on his trip to South Africa while filming his debut season of the popular Channel 10 show alongside co-presenter Julia Morris.
His use of the term “red flag” subsequently started an online discussion about the red flags in his two-year relationship with Rorie, with many speculating that his protective “mom” Terri had something to do with the split.
Speaking exclusively to Daily Mail Australia earlier this month, an anonymous producer admitted that Terri’s presence on set every day “felt like bringing your mother to school camp.”
Terri, who has been in charge of Robert and his older sister Bindi’s showbiz careers since their father Steve’s death in 2006, has apparently closely followed everything Robert does while working on the show.
“The two have a great relationship and Terri couldn’t be nicer, but there aren’t many situations where employees have their mother at work with them, just to make sure everything is in order,” the source said.
Others suggested that his sister Bindi (right), who has always had a very close bond with Robert, may also have had something to do with the split.
Comparing Terri to the Kardashians’ famous ‘mom’ Kris Jenner, the producer claimed that Robert Irwin’s contract even included a section allowing him to bring his family to the set.
‘The deal was sealed when Robert signed on as host late last year. “I wanted his family to come with him,” they alleged, adding, “Maybe it’s just for this series, but maybe Terri is always behind the scenes.” Who knows’.
Robert and Rorie announced their separation in February and posted a joint statement on Instagram.
It comes after I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! The producer expressed concern about Robert’s decision to bring his mother to the set.
The statement read: “We wanted to share that we have decided to go our separate ways but we deeply appreciate all the time we spent together and wish each other the best for the future.”
‘We wish to express the gratitude and respect we have for each other as we continue our journeys along different paths.
“We will not be commenting further on this and truly appreciate your respect and privacy at this time.”
After sharing the devastating news, Robert deleted Rorie from his Instagram as his grid now only shows posts featuring him and his family.
