Bindi gets a bundle! Irwin given approval from judge to collect $350,000 in winnings after taking DWTS glitterball trophy

By Paul Chavez For Dailymail.com

Published: 22:15 EST, 7 December 2015 | Updated: 02:21 EST, 8 December 2015

Bindi Irwin has received approval from a judge to collect her more than $350,000 in pay after winning Dancing With The Stars.

The 17-year-old dance champion had her winnings approved last week by a judge in Los Angeles, according to an article on Monday by TMZ.

The contestant's contract had to be filed with the court since she's a minor. 

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Dance champion: Bindi Irwin, shown in November in New York City, has received court approval to collect her winnings from Dancing With The Stars

Dance champion: Bindi Irwin, shown in November in New York City, has received court approval to collect her winnings from Dancing With The Stars

Payment had been held up after the court sought proof that her late father Steve Irwin had given up all rights to her earnings.

The Crocodile Hunter star died in 2006 after being attacked by a stingray while snorkeling near Queensland, Australia.

Bindi's mother Terri previously signed a form giving up all rights to any money Bindi earned on DWTS. 

Season winners: Derek Hough and Bindi are shown last month after winning season 21 of Dancing With The Stars

Season winners: Derek Hough and Bindi are shown last month after winning season 21 of Dancing With The Stars

The judge also asked for the same release from Bindi's father.

Bindi's contract called for her to be paid a guaranteed $125,000 with increases for remaining in the competition.

The Australian star received an additional $10,000 per week for advancing to weeks three and four and another $15,000 for making it to week five. 

Late father: Bindi is shown with her late father Steve Irwin, brother Robert and mother Terri in an undated photo

Late father: Bindi is shown with her late father Steve Irwin, brother Robert and mother Terri in an undated photo

Family portrait: Bindi is shown with her mother and brother in June in New York City

Family portrait: Bindi is shown with her mother and brother in June in New York City

The teenager gained an additional $20,000 a week for weeks six and seven and $30,000 a week more for weeks eight and nine.

Bindi's contract also provided $50,000 a week for weeks 10 and 11.

The total haul after winning the coveted Mirrorball Trophy was more than $350,000.

Bindi returned to Australia after the competition and recently was visited by her DWTS pro partner Derek Hough.

Zoo trip: Derek Hough is shown with Bindi in an Instagram the teen shared on Sunday at the Australia Zoo

Zoo trip: Derek Hough is shown with Bindi in an Instagram the teen shared on Sunday at the Australia Zoo

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