It’s been almost 11 years since Crocodile Hunter and wildlife enthusiast, Steve Irwin, passed away.
Since then, his daughter Bindi has made it her life’s mission to follow in her father’s footsteps and lead a lasting legacy, exemplary of the Crocodile Hunter himself.
Bindi Irwin
Through the years, Bindi has captured the hearts of people down under, as well as those here in America, with her passion for the outdoors, her love for animals and her charming personality.
She’s also captured the love of professional wakeboarder, Chandler Powell.
Bindi Irwin
The two have been dating for more than three years after Chandler took a trip to the Irwin family’s zoo.
Since 2013, the couple has shared photos and stories, giving the public a glimpse of their sweet romance and earning themselves the label of #RelationshipGoals.
Of course, people couldn’t possibly just let the 19-year-old and her man have their peace, as rumors recently started flying about an alleged “love triangle” that has jeopardized the couple’s relationship.
Women’s Day magazine claimed that Bindi suddenly has feelings for 27-year-old Luke Reavley—a long-time friend and employee of the Irwin family.
An “anonymous source” reported that Chandler had become increasingly concerned by Bindi’s relationship with Luke:
“The trouble is Chandler has noticed that Bindi seems to be spending a lot more time with Luke lately and he’s worried sick she might be falling for him.”
A spokesperson for the Irwin family was quick to debunk those rumors, saying the concern is “not true at all.” They told the Daily Mail:
“Luke is Terri’s Executive Assistant and has worked with the family for years. Although Bindi and Chandler are not married, they are firmly an item.
Bindi Irwin
If Woman’s Day thinks that makes a triangle, I suggest they go back to school to study their geometry.”
And if the family spokesperson’s salty slam wasn’t enough to hush those rumors, Chandler’s TWO birthday posts to his number one girl surely will do the trick.
The wakeboarder took to Instagram on Sunday—the day before his leading lady’s 19th birthday—to shower her in some loving celebratory praise:
