And I’m a celebrity… Get me out of here! He has expressed concern over host Robert Irwin’s decision to bring his protective mother Terri onto set.
Terri, 59, has accompanied her son, 20, on his trip to South Africa as he films his first season of the popular Channel 10 show alongside co-presenter Julia Morris, 55.
Speaking exclusively to WhatsNew2Day Australia, an anonymous producer admitted that Terri’s presence on set every day is “a little creepy”, saying: “It gives that ‘bringing your mum to school camp’ feeling.”
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.
And I’m a celebrity… Get me out of here! He has expressed concern over host Robert Irwin’s decision to bring his protective mother Terri onto set. (Pictured: Robert and Terri)
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 previously confirmed that the entire Irwin clan would be joining him in South Africa, and told him The Daily Telegraph in January: “I invite everyone, including my little niece Grace, to visit us, so the whole family is there.”
Speaking exclusively to WhatsNew2Day Australia, an anonymous producer admitted that Terri’s presence on set every day is “a little creepy”, saying: “It gives that ‘bringing your mum to school camp’ feeling.”
Although Terri is said to be “in her element” watching Robert win over audiences on the show, the producer raises some questions about the zookeeper’s protective attitude, especially when it comes to his son’s love life.
Robert recently split from his girlfriend Rockey Buckey after nearly two years of dating, and reports claim Terri’s views on the relationship may have contributed to the breakup.
“The rumor on set is that Robert has been hiding information from his mother about his love life, which is pretty standard for most 20-year-olds,” the source said, stating that “cracks will continue to appear” if Terri continues to be involved in his love life.
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 (pictured) to the set.
It comes after reports emerged claiming Bindi had urged Terri to let Robert “live his life” following his split from Rorie in February.
According Women’s DayBindi has rallied to support her brother as he navigates the breakup alone, and is said to have “unwavering loyalty” to him.
Apparently, Robert didn’t want Terri to get involved in his relationship or break up with Rorie because he wanted to figure it out himself.
Robert recently split from his girlfriend Rockey Buckey (right) after nearly two years of dating, and reports claim Terri’s views on the relationship may have contributed to the breakup.
A source told the publication: “Robert has very much become his own person, and although he has always had the strong support of his mother Terri and Bindi, from the beginning he was firm with Rorie that no one would influence him “.
“Robert didn’t want Terri involved from the beginning, but not in a bad way: he wanted to find out for himself if Rorie was the one, and he’s shared with his friends that he finally feels like he’s achieving big things when he gets to discover life for himself. If only.
They added: “Bindi supported Robert knowing what he had been through years before, when he first dated Chandler, and will have told his mother to let him live his life and trust that if he needs them, he will reach out to them.” , and that goes for breakups too; he needs to deal with it in his own way.’
