And I’m a celebrity… Get me out of here! has expressed concern over host Robert Irwin’s decision to bring his protective mother Terri on set.
Terri, 59, has joined her son, 20, on his trip to South Africa as he films his debut season of the hit Channel 10 program alongside co-host Julia Morris, 55.
Speaking exclusively to Ny Breaking Australia, an anonymous producer has admitted that Terri’s presence on set every day is ‘a bit creepy’, saying: ‘It gives off a ‘taking your mum to school’ vibe.
Terri, who has been in charge of Robert and his big sister Bindi’s showbiz careers since the death of their father Steve in 2006, has apparently kept a close eye on everything Robert does while working on the programme.
“The two have a great relationship and Terri couldn’t be nicer, but there aren’t many situations where employees have their mom with them at work just to make sure everything is okay,” the insider said.
And I’m a celebrity… Get me out of here! has expressed concern about presenter Robert Irwin’s decision to bring his protective mother Terri on set. (Photo: Robert and Terri)
Comparing Terri to the Kardashians’ famous “momager” Kris Jenner, the producer claimed that Robert Irwin’s contract even included a section that allowed him to bring his family on set.
‘The deal was finalized when Robert signed on as host at the end of last year. He wanted his family to come with him,” they claimed, adding: “Maybe it will just be for this series, but maybe Terri will always be in the wings. Who knows’.
Robert previously confirmed that the entire Irwin clan would be joining him in South Africa The Daily Telegraph in January: ‘Everyone, including my niece Grace, comes over, so the whole family is there.’
Speaking exclusively to Ny Breaking Australia, an anonymous producer has admitted that Terri’s presence on set every day is ‘a bit creepy’, saying: ‘It gives a take-your-mum-to-school camp vibe.’
While Terri is said to be “in her element” watching Robert win over audiences on the show, the producer has some doubts about the zookeeper’s protective attitude – especially when it comes to her son’s dating life.
Robert recently split from girlfriend Rockey Buckey after almost two years of dating, with reports claiming Terri’s views on the relationship may have contributed to the breakup.
“Rumor on set is that Robert has been keeping information from his mother about his dating life, which is pretty standard for most 20-something guys,” the source said, claiming that “cracks will continue to appear” if Terri continues to talk . involved in his love life.
Comparing Terri to the Kardashians’ famous ‘momager’ Kris Jenner, the producer claimed Robert Irwin’s contract even included a section where he could bring his family (pictured) onto set
It comes after reports emerged claiming Bindi urged Terri to let Robert ‘live his life’ following his split from Rorie in February.
According to women’s DayBindi has rallied to support her brother as he deals with the breakup on his own, and is said to have an “unbreakable loyalty” to him.
Robert apparently didn’t want Terri involved in his relationship or the breakup with Rorie because he wanted to figure it out for himself.
Robert recently split from girlfriend Rockey Buckey (right) after almost two years of dating, with reports claiming 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 was always strongly supported by his mother Terri and Bindi, he was adamant to Rorie from the start that he would not be influenced by anyone.
‘Robert didn’t want Terri involved from the start, but not in a bad way – he wanted to find out for himself if Rorie was The One, and has shared with friends that he finally feels like he’s hitting big marks when it comes to to figure out life all by yourself.’
They added: ‘Bindi supported Robert knowing what she went through years earlier when she first dated Chandler and will have told her mother to let him live his life and trust that if he needs them, he will make contact, and that also applies to a relationship breakdown, he has to deal with it in his own way.’