'Crikey! It's the Irwins: Bindi's Wedding': Release date, plot, cast and all you need to know about the Animal Planet special

The channel is all set to air an exclusive behind-the-scenes look into the wedding ceremony of late Steve Irwin's daughter Bindi Irwin and her beau Chandler Powell
PUBLISHED APR 18, 2020
Robert, Terri, Bindi Irwin and Chandler Powell (Getty Images)
Robert, Terri, Bindi Irwin and Chandler Powell (Getty Images)

‘Crikey! It's the Irwins’ has been a popular show on Animal Planet since 2018, featuring the family of Steve Irwin, the legendary animal activist and television personality. His wife, Terri and children Robert and Bindi paid a tribute to Steve are continuing his mission and legacy of bringing people and animals closer and inspire them to protect the wildlife. And now, the show is going to air a special and celebrate Bindi’s wedding.

Release date

‘Crikey! It's the Irwins: Bindi's Wedding’ will premiere on Saturday, April 18, 2020, only on Animal Planet.

Show details

Bindi Irwin and her fiancée, Chandler Powell, tied the knot on March 25 at Australia Zoo. But due to the coronavirus pandemic, they had to resort to a cozy, private ceremony that included only family members of the bride and groom and some special furry friends. Unable to have the wedding gala as they had dreamed of and planned, they are now sharing those moments with the world with an hour-long special, so their fans can also get a look into their big day.

The show will feature behind the scenes with Bindi, Chandler and their parents, as they prepare for the happiest day of their lives. You can get a peek into the weeks of prepping, leading up to the wedding day and how drastically they changed their plans for the big event owing to coronavirus lockdown.

You can also see some emotional and touching moments like Bindi’s wedding dress fitting, her brother walking her down the aisle, Bindi lighting a candle in memory of her father, footages of Steve Irwin, and not to mention, some special guests like koalas, macaws and snakes.

Cast

Terri Irwin, Bindi Irwin and Robert Clarence Irwin (IMDb)

The wedding special will feature Bindi Irwin, Terri Irwin, Robert Irwin and Chandler Powell as they get ready for the ceremony, along with the animals of Australia Zoo.

Showrunner

'Crikey! It's the Irwins: Bindi's Wedding’ is produced for Animal Planet by Eureka with Paul Franklin, Chris Culvenor, Wes Dening, Rikkie Proost and Rod Parker serving as executive producers. Erin Wanner serves as the executive producer and Sarah Russell as supervising producer for Animal Planet.

News

Robert Irwin posts an emotional video of his sister’s wedding, leaving fans in tears

The legendary ‘Crocodile Hunter’s daughter, Bindi, tied the knot on March 25, 2020, and her brother Robert posted a video of his elder sister’s big day on Instagram a few weeks later. The video, featuring the 16-year old boy walking his 21-year old sister down the aisle, made it a very emotional moment for fans. Seeing him take on his father’s role was touching and heartfelt for everyone.

Read the detailed news here. 

Where to watch

You can watch the one-hour special on Animal Planet, when it airs on April 18, 2020. You can also download the Animal Planet GO app on your Android or iOS, and watch it online. To join the conversation and participate in the virtual party, follow #TheIrwins on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.

If you like this, you’ll love these:

'Crikey! It’s the Irwins'
'Crocodile Hunter'
'Bindi, The Jungle Girl'
'An Evening with the Irwins: Crikey!'
'The Steve Irwin Story'

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