Even though Bindi Irwin was the first celebrity member to be announced for Dancing With the Stars Season 21 cast, it looks like the Crocodile Hunter’s daughter is having some trouble with her contract, all thanks to a judge who wants proof that her father, Steve Irwin, is really dead.
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Her father was killed in a deadly stingray attack in 2006 while he was snorkeling in Australia. At the time, Bindi was just 8-years-old.
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Her father was killed in a deadly stingray attack in 2006 while he was snorkeling in Australia. At the time, Bindi was just 8-years-old.
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Now, the 17-year-old must prove that the Crocodile Hunter has passed before she can claim her pay for Dancing With the Stars.
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Since Bindi is considered a minor, the show’s lawyers had submitted a minor’s contract to an L.A. Superior Court judge. Her mother, Terri, signed a form that gave up all rights to any money her daughter earns from the show. The judge is has asked for the same release from her father.
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It has been reported that, without proof that Steve has given up his rights to his daughter’s money the court won’t be able to determine if Bindi is old enough to handle that kind of money.
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The lawyers for DWTS have said they will do everything they can to get the judge to sign off on her contract. Until then, Bindi has yet to see her $230,000 check that she’s earned so far.
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Her father was killed in a deadly stingray attack in 2006 while he was snorkeling in Australia. At the time, Bindi was just 8-years-old.
Photo credit: Splash News
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Now, the 17-year-old must prove that the Crocodile Hunter has passed before she can claim her pay for Dancing With the Stars.
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Since Bindi is considered a minor, the show’s lawyers had submitted a minor’s contract to an L.A. Superior Court judge. Her mother, Terri, signed a form that gave up all rights to any money her daughter earns from the show. The judge is has asked for the same release from her father.
Photo credit: Splash News
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It has been reported that, without proof that Steve has given up his rights to his daughter’s money the court won’t be able to determine if Bindi is old enough to handle that kind of money.
Photo credit: Splash News
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The lawyers for DWTS have said they will do everything they can to get the judge to sign off on her contract. Until then, Bindi has yet to see her $230,000 check that she’s earned so far.
Photo credit: Splash News