Dancing with the Stars judge Derek Hough and his wife, Hayley Erbert, shared a heart-melting moment as they announced they’re expecting their first child together—turning golden-hour magic into family joy.
At a Glance
- The couple revealed the pregnancy with an intimate Instagram video at sunset.
- Hayley lovingly displayed their baby’s sonogram in Derek’s arms.
- The clip was set to Alexander Jean’s song “So Small.”
- They captioned it: “We can’t believe the biggest thing to happen to us could be so small ♥️.”
- The news arrives nearly two years after Hayley’s emergency brain surgery—a poignant milestone.
A Dance Through Adversity
In December 2023, Hayley suffered a cranial hematoma during Derek’s Symphony of Dance tour and underwent emergency brain surgery. Miraculously, she recovered and returned to perform on Dancing with the Stars in late 2024—an inspiring display of resilience. Now, their pregnancy announcement marks another step in their journey of hope and healing.
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A New Chapter Unfolds
In the Instagram video, Derek gently approaches Hayley during sunset, they embrace, and she proudly shows off the sonogram. The clip ends on a tender note—their shared excitement palpable. Their Dancing with the Stars family responded with overwhelming love, including sister Julianne Hough, who said Baby Hough made a wise choice choosing them.
Derek and Hayley met in 2014 while on tour, parted ways while pursuing careers, and rekindled their romance later. They became engaged in June 2022 and married in August 2023 beneath a “mother tree,” a symbolic start to their family legacy.
This stunning announcement feels like a full-circle moment—from health scare to hopeful future. Their golden-hour sonogram reveal is a radiant reminder that love, healing, and new life can follow even the darkest storms.
