The host of I’m A Celebrity has been waiting for his mother Terri’s approval of a ‘secret girlfriend’ before going public with an official announcement, confirms a source close to the Irwins.
“The tick of approval from Terri is important but not imperative.”
“Robert knows that if this relationship is to work that it is better to have both Terri and Bindi on board before taking the relationship public.”
SMITTEN
The inner circle of the Irwin clan have been keeping quiet on this new relationship but locals on the Sunshine Coast have already noticed Robert referencing a ‘girlfriend’ and have reported to Woman’s Day exclusively that “he seems smitten and not as secretive about this relationship as he picked up a gift for her prior to Christmas.”
“The whispers at the Australia Zoo is that Robert has been seeing a new love interest since around November,” confirms our source.
“I’d say Robert will be planning on ‘hard launching’ this relationship in the next few weeks prior to I’m A Celebrity launching on the 19th of January.”
JOINING THE ENTOURAGE
A source can confirm, “Robert has invited the new lady to visit while in South Africa during the filming of I’m A Celebrity and that is when we can expect to see her appearing on his social media.”
Channel Ten have been made aware that Robert is adding a ‘girlfriend’s’ name to his ‘entourage.’ Which includes his mother Terri who is planning on returning to the ‘jungle’ set for the second year running.
“What ever makes Robert Irwin happy Network Ten are prepared to pick up the cheque.”
ROBERT IRWIN RELATIONSHIP HISTORY
It has been five months since Robert split from Rorie Buckey, with the young couple announcing their break-up on Instagram. “We wish to express the gratitude and respect we have for one another as we continue our journeys on different paths,” they said.
The comments were flooded with Australian celebrities congratulating the young couple, including Magda Szubanski commenting “nawww” and of course, his older sister Bindi Irwin supporting the relationship with “love you both!”
After the split, Irwin fans noticed Rorie, who’s the late Heath Ledger’s niece, had been “wiped” from Robert’s social media page.
Before Rorie, when he was 13, Robert sweetly fell in ‘puppy love’ over fellow wildlife lover 14-year-old Tess Poyner. It was rumoured the young couple met at the Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year awards in Adelaide.
Robert even invited her to stay with him for a week at Australia Zoo, just like Bindi did with Chandler in the early days of their romance.
And proud Robert couldn’t wait to play tour guide as he introduced Tess to the place he values most in all the world – and his favourite animals from green tree snakes to koalas, giraffes and water dragons.
“I had so much fun with the best photographer, herper and buggy driver on the planet! @robertirwinphotography Thank you so much for such an amazing week,” Tess cooed on Instagram, finishing off her message with a heart emoji.
Lovestruck Robert was quick to return the compliment, saying, “Thank you so much for such an awesome adventure. I had a great time!”
