Hough goes Down Under! – Dec. 07th, 2015

DWTS Pro Derek Hough

Takes a Trip to the Outback!

Derek Hough and Bindi Irwin
greet each other in Australia!

Crikey! With only a mere two weeks elapsing since winning the Mirror Ball Trophy, as the perfect wrap up to Dancing With The Stars’ exciting 21st Season, endeared Champs and Dynamite Duo Bindi & Derek have once again been reunited, as DWTS Pro, Derek Hough, directs his post-win, solo Vacation Down Under!

Of course, the famed Australian Teen and subject of his visit, Bindi Irwin, met her former Dance Partner with no small amount of enthusiasm, as expressed when she took to Social Media that same day and wrote, “So happy to get to introduce you to our world here in Australia!”

Derek Hough and Bindi Irwin

“Bring on the adventure!” she further exclaimed, posting the heartfelt message along with an impressive picture of the Ballroom Buddies seated together next to a ginormous Rhinoceros!

Bindi & Derek

Bindi & Derek pose next to one of
 Australia Zoo's "ginormous" residents.

And it would seem that Bindi’s Furry Friends have gladly accepted her new-found pal with open arms, with the 6-time Mirror Ball Champion, Hough, posting adorable pictures of himself, via Instagram, posing with some of the Australia Zoo's cutest residents, including a photo of Derek lying down next to a chilled out Kangaroo,

Derek Hough ... " Chillin' "

and photo of him enjoying the company of a mischievous looking Lemur!

Derek Hough

Not missing another chance to “say cheese!” with her adored animals, Bindi has also shared some smile-worthy pictures of herself and various participants (that included a Dingo, a Koala, a Bird, a Kangaroo, and a - What else?! - Snake!) posing with her prized, glittering Mirror Ball Trophy!

Bindi Irwin and what appears to be a real crack-up of
a bird. ... Get it? 

Bindi Irwin

Naturally, the one Photo that has yet to be enjoyed and that fans have been not-so-patiently waiting for, is that of Derek meeting his already famous Namesake, Derek Hough the Koala, a young Joey who was born sometime early on in Bindi & Derek’s competitive Season, and who was duly named in honor of Bindi’s “amazing mentor”, Derek!

Bindi recently shared a picture of the fast-growing, furry delight on Instagram, with the accompanying message, “Check out @derekhough the #koala! Although he may not be as smooth on the dance floor or as light on his feet as his namesake, he sure is good at melting hearts! …”

Derek Hough ... the koala.

Derek has yet to post any photos of himself posing with any of Australia Zoo’s biggest Celebrity residents of all, the highly-famed and always amazing Crocodiles, although Hough did quip to Irwin, following their Win, that she should maybe store her new Trophy smack dab in the middle of the Zoo’s “Croc Pond”, when he laughingly painted the scenario, “… There it is, and the crocs just guarding it, I think it’d be awesome!”

But it seems that Crocs are not the only deadly predators to have been on the mind of the 30-year-old Dancer recently, as Derek was previously holed up in the States’ beautiful Hawaii, before continuing on to Australia, Free Swimming with Sharks!

Trying to capture a photo of one apparently Camera Shy Shark, Derek captioned one snapshot -later shared on Social Media - with, “Excuse me, Mr. Shark! Mr. Shark! Who are you wearing? Is it true you are dating Selena Gomez? What are your Diet Secrets?”

The hilarity and Photo-worthy moments will no doubt continue for DWTS’ reigning Mirror Ball Champions, as the closely-knit couple continues to enjoy each other’s company down in Australia’s “Fair” land!

Derek & Bindi ... Back together and Beaming!

Check out these two videos (below) for even more great pics of Bindi & Derek's Australian Adventure! Courtesy of Entertainment Tonight and Australia Zoo 's official YouTube Channels!