Derek Hough and Hayley Erbert are going through some hard times together
Derek Hough just shared some news about his wife Hayley Erbert. She is having surgery this morning to replace a large portion of her skull that was removed during an emergency procedure.
Hough posted an update on his Instagram Story and expressed his gratitude for all the prayers and well wishes they have received, HeTexted.com reports.
He believes that the positive energy from everyone has played a significant role in Hayley’s recovery.
Hough asked for continued prayers and support as they navigate through this challenging time.
In a previous update, Hough mentioned that Hayley will also need a skull implant in the upcoming weeks.
The news came out two weeks ago. Derek shared the news via Instagram where he explained how everything happened.
Derek broke out the news about Hayley’s health via Instagram
Derek Hough and Hayley Erbert tied the knot in Monterey County, California, on August 26, 2023.
Erbert shared the story of their wedding ceremony, which took place right in front of a majestic mother tree, encircled by numerous smaller trees.
He explained how the smaller trees drop their seeds, creating a protective army of children around the mother tree.
The symbolism behind this was truly beautiful to them. They saw themselves as planting their own seeds, nurturing their family to grow and flourish.
Let’s take a look back at their love story and pray Hayley has a quick recovery so they can go back to living their fairytale.
Before the dating phase
We were shipping this two ways before they started dating. Their chemistry was on full display whenever they danced alongside one another and we kind of jinxed it.
Derek Hough and Hayley Erbert started as dance partners
These two met through dancing back in 2014, they met during Derek’s sister’s show, where Hayley was cast as a dancer.
And sparks started flying after sharing a few dances here and there until they made it official in 2015.
They have been a couple for a long time and always joked about proposing to one another until it finally happened, but we will get to that later.
Who made the first move?
Back in February during an interview on “The Kelly Clarkson Show” Hough spilled the beans about the early days of his relationship with Erbert and shared the story about their first kiss.
It was a romantic and cute moment but here is the twist – it all went down in front of a live audience!
Derek reminisced about their performance on stage when he and Halyey were dancing the rumba when the other dancers started cheering on them ‘Kiss! Kiss!” they shouted.
So, believe it or not, their first kiss actually happened right there on stage,” Derek revealed to Kelly Clarkson.
Derek Hough and Hayley Erbert like to travel
However, even though they both agree on the circumstances, it seems like they have different memories about who initiated the kiss.
When Kelly Clarkson inquired about who took the first step, Derek and Erbert both blamed each other. “Maybe we both opened the door at the same time?”
Derek questioned, glancing at Erbert, who was sitting in the crowd. Erbert made a facial expression indicating that it wasn’t true.
Eventually, they came to a consensus that Derek was the one who started it all.
2015 – 2018
Erbert became a member of the troupe on Dancing with the Stars in September 2015.
Hough had been a professional on the show since 2007 and won the championship that year. They began dating while filming, but initially kept their relationship private.
Then just a year later Hough revealed that he was in a relationship during an appearance on the Ellen Show.
Hough and Erbert decided to go public with their relationship on Instagram on May 4, 2017, after dating for a few years.
Erbert posted a picture of them dancing together and explained how three years together went by so fast.
Just a couple of weeks later, Erbert celebrated Hough’s birthday by sharing another adorable photo of them.
Derek Hough and Hayley Erbert
In February 2018, Hough got some news about the Dancing with the Stars crew. There was a bus crash involving some of the team members, possibly including Erbert.
Luckily, Erbert was not hurt, but the incident really shook up her boyfriend. Derek Hough expressed his gratitude on Instagram, sharing a photo and captioning it with a heartfelt message.
He said how thankful he was that his love, Hayley Erbert, was safe. He also sent his love to the entire DWTS family.
After that, the couple enjoyed their time together traveling together and at one point performing as one another partners.
Growing as a couple during Covid-19
During the coronavirus pandemic, Derek Hough and Hayle Erbert found some silver lining while it was quarantine time.
When Hough made a stop at The Ellen Degeneres, he shared how being home with his girlfriend (now wife) strengthened their bone.
According to the dancer, the pandemic and being within four walls constantly made them grow as a couple, and they even opened a YouTube channel.
Derek Hough and Hayley Erbert’s Honeymoon in Italy
Derek and Hayley got married
After being together for seven years, Hough and Erbert got engaged on June 2, 2022.
While they were still doing shows, going on tour, planning to do something special for their first dance, and the wedding event planning, the duo got into a scary car accident.
The couple said their vows in a beautiful outdoor ceremony in Monterey County California and more than 100 guests were in attendance.
The reception then took place in a 100-year-old barn where everyone was vibing and having fun.
Derek Hough and Hayley Erbert’s wedding photos
Baby plans
Throughout their journey, Derek and Erbert have shared countless adventures, performed side by side, and truly built a life together.
It seems that the next chapter for these newlyweds will likely involve the pitter-patter of little feet.
Derek expressed his utmost confidence in Hayley’s ability to be an incredible mother and wife, praising her thoughtfulness, care, and love after witnessing her devotion to their dogs.
Derek Hough and Hayley Erbert-Hough love dogs
Hayley undergoes emergency brain surgery
After a show in Washington, D.C., Erbert was quickly taken to the hospital when she started feeling extremely confused.
Hough shared on Instagram, that the doctors discovered she had a cranial hematoma caused by a ruptured blood vessel and had to undergo an emergency craniectomy. Thankfully, she is now in a stable condition.
