Bindi Irwinand her husband, Chandler Powell, are in it for the long haul.
Your pops would be proud, Bindi!
After more than five years of dating, the lovebirdsannouncedthat theygot engagedand they latermarriedin March 2020.
But just what is there to know about Bindi’s husband?
This is the truth about Chandler Powell.
“I’m like, ‘Wow she is amazing.'”
“It was incredible,” she said onDancing with the Stars.
“I was like, ‘This guy from Florida’s okay!'”
Hey, when sparks fly like that, you tend to remember it.
Clearly though, their romance was set in motion, and they didn’t forget each other.
I pretty much had no excuse not to."
“I love how you might be creative,” he continued.
you could have your own style and separate yourself from everyone else."
Traveling the world?
One of the perks of being a professional wakeboarder istraveling the worldfor competitions.
“When I go out of the country they get pretty jealous.”
Um, can we say lucky?
Even though Powell has left his career as a wakeboarder behind, he’s still traveling the world.
Talk about having the adventures of a lifetime!
“We ended up in the first contest in Austin and it took off from there.”
Not only was he an athlete then, but he was also a pioneer in the sport.
Back then water sports were harder to compete in, as access was dependent on what you personally owned.
It’s so much more accessible."
We hope he wore a helmet, at least.
Bindi Irwin’s husband took to skateboarding right away, and he would practice on his skateboard often.
Honestly, that’s someparenting done right.
“Most of the mothers couldn’t bear to look,” she added.
In the end, it all paid off!
“I would work with my teachers every year, say ‘Hey, this is my schedule.
He also studied when he was on airplanes, and made up assignments with teachers as needed.
No wonder he graduated with such stellar grades.
Powell’s parents were proactive with his education as well, ensuring that he maintained a work-life balance.
Never underestimate the impact that good teachers can have!
Fortunately, however, he’s also become a full-timeWildlife Warrioralongside his bae, which he enjoys tremendously.
“It’s such fulfilling work.
I love it.”
Talk about a dream job!
“Now to do it full-time is incredible.”
Perhaps that’s why he went to visit the zoo in the first place.
We like the idea of Steve smiling down on the newest addition to his family.
“I’m so glad that my family loves him too.
They may even love him more than I do,” she gushed in a 2016 interview withEntertainment Tonight.
What a perfect fit!
Of course, she was, and she told Powell’s brother that she’d like that very much.
“Finally, after all that, mom came to me and said, ‘Who is this guy?
Is he real, and why aren’t you two together?'”
Irwin recalled in an interview with9Honey.
That’s how you do it!
In particular, Irwin has praised Powell for bringing out the best in her.
“We balance each other out very well,” she shared in an interview withUs Weekly.
“Chandler’s really kind.”
Irwin also appreciates the way that Powell naturally helps her be her best self.
“He keeps me grounded instead of flying away with all my dreams and goals.”
These two are total #relationshipgoals.
“He decided that he’d get me a sequence of gifts,” she continued.
“He actually told me one of them.
He said, ‘You love English Breakfast tea so much.’
Chances are he’ll never forget an anniversary with that kind of dedication.
“He’s always there and up for anything.”
That’s the Irwin spirit!
Irwin didn’t stop there, either, as she had additional praises to heap onto her sweetie.
“I’m so lucky,” she continued.
“I’m so lucky to have found my person so early on in life.
He’s the best guy!”
Not to be outdone, Powell returned the compliment.
Clearly the love-fest is nonstop with this couple.
Was it love at first sight for Bindi Irwin and her husband, Chandler Powell?
“You know instantly when you meetyour person in life,” he shared in an interview with9Honey.
It didn’t take long for Powell to develop some pretty intense feelings.
“Ifell in loveinstantly, and we’ve never looked back,” he continued.
“We just fell in love and that was it,” she added.
Honestly, it sounds like a fairy tale, but that’s how it really happened.
