In a deeply moving television segment, conservationist Terri Irwin and entertainment journalist Angela Bishop are preparing to share their profound grief over the deaths of their late husbands. The special interview will air on 10 News+ next week, offering a rare glimpse into their personal journeys of loss and resilience.
An Emotional Preview of Shared Sorrow
A preview released on Wednesday shows both women becoming tearful as they discuss missing their partners. Terri Irwin, 61, whose husband Steve Irwin died in 2006, is heard saying with a breaking voice, "Sometimes you have to search for something and it's hard, but we worked at it." She adds to Angela, "And we're both in the same club," referring to their shared experience of widowhood.
Angela Bishop's Ongoing Grief
Angela Bishop, 58, lost her husband Peter Baikie in 2017 to a rare form of cancer when he was just 54 years old. In the preview clip, she asks Terri, "Does it still happen? Because it still happens to me," to which Terri responds, "Oh yeah, and when you least expect it." The Channel 10 reporter has frequently spoken about her crushing grief following Peter's death, describing how the couple met in a bar in 2002 and married three years later in 2005. They share an 18-year-old daughter named Amelia.
In 2021, Angela opened up about the particular heartbreak she experiences every Father's Day, which has become "the hardest day of the year" for her. This stems from twin tragedies: she lost both her father Alan and then her husband seven years apart. The former Studio 10 star detailed this painful reality in a piece for Stellar magazine, highlighting how certain occasions amplify her sense of loss.
Terri Irwin's Lasting Love for Steve
Meanwhile, Terri Irwin has consistently maintained that no other man could measure up to her late husband, the beloved "Crocodile Hunter" Steve Irwin. He died tragically in Queensland at age 44 after a stingray barb pierced his chest. "While there are a lot of wonderful men in the world, can you see another Steve Irwin? I just can't," Terri has stated publicly.
The mother-of-two was married to the zookeeper for 14 years before his sudden death in September 2006. Together they raised two children: daughter Bindi, now 27, and son Robert, 21. Terri has not dated anyone publicly since losing Steve, explaining her perspective on love and loneliness: "I'm sure there are a lot of lovely people out there in the world, but I did find my happily-ever-after, and I think I still have a lot of love in my life. So I'm lonely for Steve, but I'm not lonely. I never mourn being on my own and not being in a relationship."
A Moment of Mutual Support
The preview clip concludes with a touching moment of solidarity between the two women. Terri is shown assuring Angela with a comforting hug and telling her, "You're doing great kiddo," to which Angela replies warmly, "As are you." This exchange underscores the supportive bond they have formed through their shared experiences of loss.
The upcoming interview promises to be a powerful exploration of grief, memory, and the ways people navigate life after profound loss. Both women bring unique perspectives: Terri as a globally recognized conservationist carrying forward her husband's legacy, and Angela as a prominent journalist balancing public visibility with private sorrow. Their conversation on 10 News+ will undoubtedly resonate with viewers who have experienced similar losses or who admire these public figures' resilience.
