Robert Irwin has moved people to tears because of his resemblance to his late father, Steve Irwin.
The 20-year-old media personality and son of the late Crocodile Hunter is currently on a crocodile tracking expedition in Far North Queensland.
“We’re on the boat and looking for signs of crocodiles,” Irwin said on his Instagram Stories on Wednesday.
After a few failed attempts to film me struggling to get the boat’s engine going, the I’m A Celebrity Get Me Outta Here presenter admitted defeat.
“I’m going to jump straight into what’s already started so it looks like we got it right on the first try,” he joked.
The boat set sail and Robert shared his determined journey to find crocodiles.
The video, shared with the conservationist’s 6 million followers, struck a chord with fans.
“He never reminded me of your dad as much as he does in this video!” read one comment that garnered hundreds of likes. “It’s so nice to see this.”
Robert Irwin (pictured) is on a crocodile tracking expedition in Far North Queensland.
“Just like your dad! I could watch him and listen to him say ‘It’s okay’ all day,” said another.
“Seriously, these videos make me want to cry. They remind me so much of Steve,” said another. “I’m so thankful that Robert is like him.”
Robert was just four years old when he began starring in his family’s documentaries and landed a role in the SpongeBob SquarePants movie at age 12.
He is widely regarded as the living continuation of The Crocodile Hunter’s legacy.
Steve Irwin fans said they were moved to tears by Robert’s resemblance to the late Crocodile Hunter.
Steve Irwin pictured here in 2002
Steve Irwin was perhaps the most world-renowned Australian of the past 30 years, but his fame was always at the service of his passion for wildlife.
“He’s not here to spread his message anymore,” Robert told GQ Australia in December, when he accepted the Social Force of the Year award. “It’s my job now.”
On TikTok and Instagram, where Robert has 11 million followers in total, he has demonstrated a natural style in front of the camera, showcasing his candid nature when interacting with animals.
Although her profile has reached new heights since scoring a Gold Logie nomination this year, after co-hosting her first primetime show in the 2024 season of I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! Australia with Julia Morris.
The video, shared with the conservationist’s 6 million followers, struck a chord with fans.
“Did you see the blue butterfly?” a third asked, referring to the spiritual belief that deceased loved ones often appear in the form of a butterfly to guide their family. “Daddy is with you.”
“Your mother must be so proud. It brings tears to my eyes to see how much you look like your father,” wrote another passionate fan. “The world misses him.”
The reality TV host is reportedly the “hot favourite” to win this year’s Gold Logie at the 64th annual edition. Television week Lodge Awards ceremony on August 18th.
He explained that he is using a VR100 to see if the crocodiles he finds have already been tagged.