Robert Irwin and his mother Terri Irwin are known to have a close bond.
On Monday, the mother-son duo posed together in multiple images shared to Instagram during their trips abroad in May.
In two of the photos, Terri, 59, and her son, 20, were pictured together, beaming at the camera.
And some detractors complained that the pair are often seen together.
‘Are Robert and his mother joined at the hip? She’s in every photo you see of him,” one person wrote in the comments, while another added: “He’s 20 now!”
Robert Irwin (left) and his mother Terri Irwin (center) are known to have a close bond. On Monday, the mother-son duo posed together in multiple images shared to Instagram during their trips abroad in May
Some detractors complained that the couple is often seen together
However, there was plenty of support for their close relationship, with one person replying: ‘He’s a lucky young man to have hair.’
Another wrote: ‘People say why Robert has his mother in so many pictures. Remember that every day is precious. Life is fragile. The Irwin’s, like millions of other families, have experienced loss on a monumental scale.
“Steve was larger than life. It’s nice that they spend so much time together. Don’t be so critical.’
Another said, “What’s wrong with someone being close to their mother?”
‘Are Robert and his mother joined at the hip? She’s in every photo you see of him,” one person wrote in the comments, while another added: “He’s 20 now!”
‘Who cares? It’s his mother and they seem to be a very close family, said yet another.
The couple did nothing to dispel talk of their closeness as they stepped out together in Oregon earlier this week.
The mother and son were in the region visiting relatives and appeared cheerful as they walked together.
It comes after an I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! producer expressed concern about host Robert’s decision to bring his protective mother Terri onto the set.
Terri joined her son on his trip to South Africa as he filmed his debut season of the hit Channel 10 programme, 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.
The pair did nothing to dispel rumors of their closeness as they stepped out together in Oregon earlier this week (pictured)
The mother and son were in the region visiting relatives and appeared cheerful as they walked together
It comes after an I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! producer expressed concern about host Robert’s decision to bring his protective mother Terri onto the set
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.
Comparing Terri to the Kardashians’ famed “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 Rorie 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.
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.
