Kris Jenner Eyes Robert Irwin as Potential New Talent
Kris Jenner, the well-known manager of the Kardashian family, is reportedly interested in representing Robert Irwin, the son of Steve and Terri Irwin. According to recent reports, Robert has caught the attention of the matriarch of the Kardashian clan, who sees potential in him as a new talent to develop.
Robert attended the annual Steve Irwin Gala in Las Vegas alongside his mother, Terri. The event, held in honor of the late Wildlife Warrior Steve Irwin, is typically a full family affair. However, this year, Bindi Irwin and her husband Chandler Powell were notably absent.
Terri, 61, has expressed concerns about Robert working with Kris Jenner. She is worried that involving him with the Kardashian family might lead to unwanted media attention. An insider shared with Woman’s Day magazine that while Kris is known for spotting and developing talent into global empires, Terri is cautious about the potential impact on Robert.
‘Kris can see Robert becoming a major multiplatform star, starting with an upgraded version of Crikey! It’s the Irwins. She envisions major product lines, partnerships with National Geographic, even luxury watch brands,’ the source added.
The report suggests that although Terri acknowledges the opportunities Kris could provide for Robert, she is uncertain about the direction they would take. ‘It will ultimately be up to Robert, but Terri can see their entire family being wrapped up in a reality TV show because of Kris,’ the source said.
‘She knows that’s not something daughter Bindi and husband Chandler would want for their five-year-old daughter Grace.’
Kris has been managing the careers of her reality star daughters Kim, Kourtney, and Khloe Kardashian, as well as Kendall and Kylie Jenner, helping turn them into household names.
Meanwhile, Terri and Robert were front and centre at the Steve Irwin Gala in Las Vegas. They were joined by Robert’s Dancing with the Stars partner Witney Carson and Australian TV presenter Rove McManus. Robert looked dashing in a tailored suit as he continues to gain global attention following his victory on last year’s Dancing with the Stars US.
Terri confirmed that Bindi did not attend the event due to challenges posed by her endometriosis. She explained that Bindi was back home in Australia looking after the family’s Australia Zoo.
‘Bindi is doing so much better now,’ Terri told E! News. ‘So, things like a lot of travel are a bit challenging for her at the moment and she’ll be here next year to celebrate this wonderful night.’
‘This year she’s just staying a little close to home. So, ironically, it’s less taxing for her to be home feeding crocodiles.’
‘You gotta remember [in] Australia Zoo there’s 500 in our team,’ Robert added. ‘There’s about 500,000 acres of conservation land that we have. Someone’s got to hold down the fort. So, Bindi’s doing a great job at that.’
Bindi was also forced to skip the gala last year after undergoing an emergency appendectomy just hours before traveling to Vegas for the event.
