The Australian star who was placed at the top of the leader board dedicated her performance to her late father, Steve Irwin, and gave her fans back home a .
ET caught up with Bindi Irwin and her Dancing with the Stars partner Derek Hough as they rehearsed for their primetime debut.
BINDI SUE IRWIN (AGE 17) - SUNSHINE COAST, QUEENSLAND, AUSTRALIA - TELEVISION PRESENTER From: The Crocodile Hunter | Dance Style: Waltz .
The 17-year-old earned the highest score on the season premiere of Dancing With The Stars, dancing to Crocodile Rock to honor her father, Steve Irwin.