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Bindi Irwin to compete on next ‘Dancing with the Stars’

FILE - In this Oct. 24, 2013 file photo, Bindi Irwin, daughter of the late Australian animal activist Steve Irwin, poses after an interview in Hong Kong. AP Photo/Vincent Yu, File

NEW YORK — Bindi Irwin will compete on season 21 of ABC’s Dancing with the Stars.

Good Morning America revealed the news Monday with a live interview with Irwin, the daughter of late wildlife expert, “Crocodile Hunter” Steve Irwin.

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“This is completely different to anything I’ve done in my life. I’m used to wrangling crocodiles, said the 17-year-old.

Irwin has worked to carry on her father’s legacy, hosting TV shows, writing books and co-writing books to promote conservationism.

Dancing with the Stars returns Sept. 14.

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