Robert Irwin 's latest "Dancing With the Stars" assignment has him feeling all the feels.

The Australian wildlife conservationist and his professional dancing partner, Witney Carson , are currently rehearsing for "Dedication Night," which will have contestants perform dances dedicated to "influential people in their lives," according to a press release from ABC .

The 21-year-old, who lost his father, Steve Irwin, when he was just about 3 years old, decided to honor his mother, Terri Irwin , for the special night.

"It has been an emotional week in rehearsals. I’ve been thinking a lot about my mum and her strength, I’ve been reminiscing on the times we’ve spent as a family and how she has kept my dad part of my life," he captioned an Instagram post .

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