The son of the late conservationist Steve Irwin said winning the same accolade as his sister meant “everything to him.”

Robert Irwin and his professional partner Witney Carson claimed the Len Goodman Mirrorball Trophy on the season 34 finale of Dancing With The Stars, which took place on Tuesday, Nov. 25 Robert's victory came almost exactly ten years after his elder sister Bindi claimed the title alongside her pro partner Derek Hough Robert exclusively tells PEOPLE backstage after his victory that following in Bindi's footsteps means "everything" to him Robert Irwin is following in his sister Bindi ’s footsteps by claiming Dancing with the Stars’ Mirrorball Trophy.

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The pair's bond comes after Xochitl joined Robert for the series' 20th birthday celebration during the Nov. 11 broadcast. During the episode, the two were paired for the Relay Dance round and performed a jive to “Dance with Me Tonight” by Olly Murs.

Robert, 21, danced his way to the title alongside professional partner Witney Carson on the show’s season 34 finale, which took place on Tuesday, Nov. 25. His victory came almost exactly 10 years after his elder sister,