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Professional and 6-time Mirror Ball Champion, Derek Hough, has FINALLY been introduced to his adorable,
furry Namesake, Derek Hough the Koala,
much to the delight of Fans everywhere!
Derek, meet Derek!
“This is your Namesake!” exclaimed an excited Bindi Irwin to her Pro partner, according to yahoo.com, as Derek sweetly held the little creature.
Derek and Derek ... together at last!
Naturally, upon meeting the already famous, too-cute Joey, Derek duly sent out the long awaited photo, via Instagram, which showcases the smiling Dancing Hough cradling the pint-sized, Furry Hough in a perfectly captured, “Awww!”-inspiring moment!
Awwwww!
Clearly smitten, Derek captioned the photo, “Finally got to meet Derek Hough the Koala. Don’t tell anyone, but I’m stealing him and bringing him home with me.”
“It’s one of the coolest things that’s ever happened,” the Dancer has also noted. “To have an animal named after you is amazing.” Derek has, of course, been openly celebrating his most recent Win by way of a self-awarded, Solo Vacationing Treat that has included some much needed down time in the always beautiful Hawaii, where the 2-time Emmy winner took the opportunity to Free Swim with Sharks, and a highly publicized visit to the land Down Under, where he is currently enjoying being given the full tour of the World-famous Australia Zoo by his close friend and subject of his visit, Season 21’s Celebrity Mirror Ball Champion, Bindi!
Derek Hough visits Australia Zoo!
Derek Hough looking (just slightly) nervous about holding this rather large python.
“Meeting so many incredible animals up close and personal thanks to my awesome tour guide @bindisueirwin. …” Hough happily announced on Social Media.
Derek meets an echidna ...
... and a cheeteah! Cool! ...
... And this crocodile. Careful Derek!
Seemingly loving every minute of his “Outback” experience,
Derek and Tiger and Bindi...Oh my! ...Sorry, but I couldn't resist.
Derek has also recently remarked of his time spent in Australia with his former partner, whom he has affectionately dubbed as being his “Little Bindi”, “It has been awesome to get to know somebody, to get to work with them and to become friends and then to see where she grew up. This is her home, this is her passion and it is cool to see first hand.”
Derek meeting even more of Australia zoo's Reptilian Residents!
Bindi has been equally enthusiastic concerning Derek’s Down Under visit, as was nicely expressed during an interview, according to designntrend.com, when she addressed her Dance Instructor directly, saying, “I miss you the most. It was a long time and then all of a sudden you get home and you’re like, ‘My big brother isn’t here anymore.’ It was really quite strange for me.”
Irwin
may have additionally hinted at some fast-approaching, up and coming
opportunities to cross paths with her beloved bro in a, once again, more
glamorous venue, when she dished according to yahoo.com, “We have a few projects all over the place on the
horizon, so I’m excited about that and we’ll see where life takes me,”
Whatever the case, it seems more than plain that DWTS’ endeared Dynamite Duo and reigning
Mirror Ball Champs have exited the Ballroom with more than a glittering Trophy
in hand, but a tightly-knit and lasting friendship as well!
Team Crikey, together again!
Check out these videos (below) for even more great pics of Derek's epic outback excursion! Courtesy of Entertainment Tonight 's and Australia Zoo 's official YouTube Channels!
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!
