Alert – Robert Irwin says he is ‘grateful’ for his family in heartwarming post following shock split from girlfriend Rorie Buckey

Robert Irwin has praised his family just days after his shock split from girlfriend Rorie Buckey.

In a post to Instagram on Tuesday, Robert, 20, unveiled an adorable new black-and-white photograph with his family.

In the image, Robert was seen kneeling on the grass at Zoo alongside his mother Terri, sister Bindi, brother-in-law Chandler Powell and their two-year-old daughter Grace Warrior. 

Robert, who was holding a koala in the image, added the caption: ‘Grateful for you all’ [heart emoji].’ 

Bindi, 25 was quick to comment with her support, writing: ‘Love you so much’.  

Robert Irwin, 20, has praised his family (pictured) days after his split from girlfriend Rorie Buckey. He took to Instagram with this black-and-white photo of mother Terri, sister Bindi, brother-in-law Chandler Powell and their two-year-old daughter Grace Warrior, on Tuesday 

It comes days after Robert and girlfriend Rorie announced their split after almost two years of dating.

The pair made the shock announcement in a joint statement shared to Rorie’s Instagram Story on Saturday morning.

‘We wanted to share that we have decided to go our separate ways but profoundly appreciate all the time spent together and wish one another all the very best into the future,’ the statement read.

Robert added the caption: ‘Grateful for you all’ [heart emoji].’ 

‘We wish to express the gratitude and respect we have for one another as we continue our journeys on different paths. 

‘We won’t be commenting further on this, and really appreciate your respect and privacy at this time.’ 

The news that Irwin is now single again has excited his legions of female fans, who quickly took to social media to rejoice he is back on the market.

It comes days after Robert and girlfriend Rorie (right) announced their split after almost two years of dating

‘Irwin is single, now is my time,’ one eager fan wrote. 

‘Robert being single is going to change the world for single ladies in ,’ a second person added.

‘He’s single! I’m on my way to ,’ a third person chipped in and another added: ‘He’s single, ladies!’

The couple were believed to have been dating since November 2022, but went Instagram official in August 2023. 

The duo were last seen together looking smitten as they jetted out of Melbourne following their appearance at the n Open. 

The pair made the shock announcement in a joint statement shared to Rorie’s Instagram Story on Saturday morning