The talk of the town at the Logies was the likely date that Robert Irwin would attend the event.
But on Sunday, the 20-year-old Gold Logie nominee did not show up with the expected ‘helicopter mom’ Terri on his arm.
Instead, Steve Irwin’s son hit the red carpet at Star City Sydney with his I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here co-host Julia Morris.
Wildlife Warrior Robert looked dapper in a dark tuxedo for his red carpet appearance.
Julia, 56, looked stunning in a red dress as she paraded through the star-studded city of Sydney.
Irwin is the ‘heavy favourite’ to win the Gold Logie at the 64th annual TV Week Logie Awards on Sunday night.
In June, sources told Daily Mail Australia that the famed conservationist would be accompanied by his mother and Irwin family matriarch Terri, despite recent criticism from fans who believe the two are “inseparable”.
Producers of I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!, which Robert co-hosts with Julia Morris, are said to be concerned that the presence of his 59-year-old mother on his arm could be “a huge blow to his loyal fans”.
The Logies’ talk ahead of the big day was Robert Irwin’s likely date for the event. Pictured with Julia Morris
A handsome Robert shows shock when he sees his I’m A Celebrity colleague
But on Sunday, the 20-year-old Gold Logie nominee didn’t arrive with ‘helicopter mum’ Terri on his arm as expected. Instead, Steve Irwin’s son hit the red carpet at Star City Sydney with his I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here co-host Julia Morris (pictured right)
“The son of the late Steve Irwin is perhaps Australia’s most talked about ‘bachelor’ in the TV industry and everyone knows he wouldn’t have a hard time landing a date, so his decision seems a little odd,” the insider said.
‘He told I’m A Celebrity producers that he plans to celebrate the evening with his mother, who is his biggest supporter.’
They continued: ‘However, the producers are confident that his decision will be a huge blow to his loyal fans.
Wildlife Warrior Robert was smartly dressed in a dark tuxedo for his red carpet appearance
‘Mother and son travel everywhere together and since his split from Lorie Buckey, they seem closer than ever.
“It’s a strange dynamic for a 20-year-old boy to be so attached to his mother and many feel it’s time for Robert to be released from her care,” the insider added.
The question of who Robert would choose to sit on his arm at the Logies this year was widely debated by industry insiders, as most visitors are not allowed to bring guests.
Julia, 56, meanwhile, looked stunning in a red dress as she paraded through Sydney’s Star City
Pictured: Robert’s mother Terri Irwin
Irwin is the ‘heavy favourite’ to win the Gold Logie at the 64th annual TV Week Logie Awards on Sunday night
“It’s so packed on the night of the awards ceremony. There’s just no more room,” the source said.
‘Only the nominees for the Gold Logie are guaranteed to bring a family member or friend. Normally, the nominee would bring his or her partner.
“Those conversations are usually discussed internally, with the unspoken rule that you need “network approval” for the person you bring with you.”
Producers of I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!, which Robert co-hosts with Julia Morris, are said to be concerned that having his 59-year-old mother on his arm could be ‘a huge blow to his loyal fans’
The question of who Robert would choose to sit on his arm at the Logies this year was widely speculated among industry insiders, as most attendees are not allowed to bring guests
“The awards ceremony is so packed – the venue simply doesn’t have enough space,” the source said