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Does Bindi Irwin's "Big Brother" Derek Hough Approve of Her Boyfriend Chandler Powell?

Exclusive: The 17-year-old gushes to E! News that her BF's support "means the most" to her during her time on DWTS

By Tierney Bricker Oct 23, 2015 10:17 PMTags
Watch: Bindi Irwin Gushes Over Adorable Boyfriend

Big brother vs. boyfriend, it's a battle many girls have fretted over in the past.

Fortunately for Bindi Irwin, her "big brother" Dancing With the Stars' partner Derek Hough is quite the fan of her man, Chandler Powell!

E! News chatted with the pair during a rehearsal break on Friday in Los Angeles, where Derek said he totally approves of Bindi's BF.

"He's a good guy. I approve," Derek told us, before adding, "A tip of the hat!" as Bindi cheered next to him, excited to get the seal of approval from her "big brother."

Bindi, 17, was quick to gush over Chandler, telling us he's visited her in Los Angeles several times throughout the season. "That support is what means the most," she said. In fact, Chandler's even helped her during breaks from DWTS, Bindi revealed in an adorable Instagram post, writing, "Thank you for always making me laugh, helping me to ice my foot when it hurts, making me tea and hugging me when I'm tired. You're amazing."

While Chandler has Derek's approval, he still isn't allowed to attend the pair's rehearsals, as Derek has a strict no visitors allowed policy. "It's closed off," Derek joked during our last visit. "We have to spray you before you come in, spray you before you go out."

Bindi added, "It's like a secret agent operation. It's been really fun but you can't repeat anything you've seen in this area. This is the code of silence!"

To hear more from Derek and Bindi, watch our interview with the pair above.

DWTS airs Mondays at 8 p.m. on ABC.