An I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! producer has expressed concerns about host Robert Irwin’s decision to bring his protective mother Terri on set.
Terri, 59, has accompanied her son, 20, on his trip to South Africa as he films his debut season of the popular Channel 10 program alongside co-host Julia Morris, 55.
Speaking exclusively to Daily Mail , an anonymous producer has admitted that Terri’s presence on set every day is ‘a little creepy’, saying: ‘It is giving ‘bringing your-mum-to-school-camp vibes.’
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 program.
‘The two have an excellent relationship and Terri couldn’t be nicer but there are not many situations where employees will have their mum at work with them, just to make sure everything is above board,’ the insider said.
An I’m A Celebrity … Get Me Out Of Here! has expressed concerns about host Robert Irwin ‘s decision to bring his protective mother Terri on set. (Pictured: Robert and Terri)
Comparing Terri to the Kardashians’ famous ‘momager’ Kris Jenner, the producer claimed Robert Irwin’s contract even included a section that allowed him to bring his family on set.
‘The deal was done when Robert signed on as host late last year. He wanted his family to come with him,’ they alleged, adding: ‘Maybe it will be just for this series, but maybe Terri will always be standing in the wings. Who knows’.
Robert previously confirmed that the entire Irwin clan would be joining him in South Africa, telling The Daily Telegraph in January: ‘I’ve got everyone, including my little niece Grace, coming over, so the whole family are there’.
Speaking exclusively to Daily Mail , an anonymous producer has admitted that Terri’s presence on set every day is ‘a little creepy’, saying: ‘It is giving ‘bringing your-mum-to-school-camp vibes’
While Terri is said to be ‘in her element’ watching Robert win over audiences on the show, the producer cast 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 nearly two years of dating, with reports claiming Terri’s opinions of the relationship may have contributed to the break-up.
‘The rumour on set is that Robert has been withholding information from his mum on his dating life, which is pretty standard for most 20 year old boys,’ the source spilled, claiming that ‘cracks will continue to appear’ if Terri continues to get 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 that allowed him to bring his family (pictured) on set
It comes after reports surfaced claiming Bindi has urged Terri to let Robert ‘live his life’ following his split from Rorie in February.
According to Woman’s Day, Bindi has rallied around to support her brother as he navigates the break-up by himself, and is said to have ‘unbreakable loyalty’ towards him.
Robert apparently didn’t want Terri involved in his relationship or break-up with Rorie because he wanted to figure it out himself.
Robert recently split from girlfriend Rockey Buckey (right) after nearly two years of dating, with reports claiming Terri’s opinions of the relationship may have contributed to the break-up
A source told the publication: ‘Robert has very much become his own person, and while he’s always been strongly supported by his mum Terri and Bindi, he was adamant from the beginning with Rorie that he wasn’t going to be influenced by anyone.
‘Robert didn’t want Terri involved from the get-go, but not in a bad way – he wanted to work out for himself if Rorie was The One, and has shared with friends he finally feels like he is kicking huge goals when it comes to figuring life out all on his own.’
They added: ‘Bindi supported Robert knowing what she’s been through years earlier when she was first dating Chandler and will have told her mum to let him live his life and trust that if he needs them he’ll reach out, and that goes for the break-up too – he needs to deal with it in his own way.’
