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USA Today
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- USA Today
'DWTS' judge Derek Hough, wife Hayley Erbert Hough expecting first child together
Derek Hough and Hayley Erbert Hough are expecting their first child together. The "Dancing with the Stars" judge and the "So You Think You Can Dance" alum announced they would be parents in a sweet Instagram video posted Tuesday, July 22, seemingly shot in a backyard overlooking Los Angeles. "We can't believe the biggest thing to happen to us could be so small," the couple captioned the joint Instagram post. The video was set to "So Small," a song from Alexander Jean, the band of Hough's "DWTS" costar and pro dancer Mark Ballas. The video showed the couple embracing, sharing a kiss and Herbert wrapping her arms around Hough as she held an ultrasound photo. A post shared by Hayley Erbert Hough (@ 'Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' are headed to 'DWTS.' Which two join the dancing competition? The couple received an outpouring of love and support from friends who waltzed their way to the comment section. "Baby Hough is not even ready for Uncle Mark, Auntie BC + Cousin Banksi play dates about to go TOO HARD," Ballas said, while Erbert Hough's best friend and "DWTS" pro Britt Stewart said that "truly no words can match this blessing!!!! Auntie Britt is ready! Love you both so much." The Houghs began dating in 2015 after meeting on "DWTS." Before joining the judge's table, Hough was the show's winningest "DWTS" pro dancer, capturing the coveted Mirrorball Trophy a record-breaking six times in the televised dance competition. They announced their engagement on June 2, 2022, with joint Instagram posts. The couple married in front of family and friends in a redwood forest in Northern California's Monterey County during an August 2023 ceremony. Hough is set to judge Season 34 alongside Carrie Ann Inaba and Bruno Tonioli on the show's premiere Tuesday, Sept. 16, hosted by his sister Julianne Hough and "Fresh Prince of Bel Air" alum Alfonso Ribeiro. The upcoming cast features "Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" duo Whitney Leavitt and Jen Affleck, social media star Alix Earle and Steve Irwin's son Robert Irwin. Contributing: Anika Reed, Bryan Alexander
Miami Herald
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Miami Herald
Dancing with the Stars' Derek Hough, Hayley Erbert share big, yet small, news
Fans are in awe after professional dancers Derek Hough and Hayley Erbert took to Instagram to share big news. Just one month ahead of their two-year wedding anniversary, Hough and Erbert announced that they are dancing into the next chapter of their life together, parenthood. Alongside a video set to a song performed by their friends Alexander Jean titled 'So Small,' Erbert captioned the post, writing, 'We can't believe the biggest thing to happen to us could be so small.' In the video, Hough is seen walking toward Erbert before they embrace in a hug. As Erbert wraps her arms around Hough's neck, she reveals a series of sonogram images revealing she's pregnant with their first child. Hough appears to be emotional toward the end of the video as he looks at his wife loving. Fans and friends were quick to share their congratulatory messages in the comment section. Their fellow Dancing With the Stars colleague Lindsay Arnold wrote, 'So beyond happy for you both! This is the best news.' Sadie Robertson, who was previously on the show, added, 'Awww yayy!! Congrats.' 'We are all so excited and thrilled about having a new baby in this family, you two are going to be the best parents,' one of Hough's four sisters wrote. 'I can't hardly stand it!! Cannot wait to meet that sweet angel. Love you guys so much,' Katherine Hough continued. Hough and Erbert met on his 'Move Live Tour' in 2014 before their relationship turned romantic in 2015. They pair kept their relationship private until going public in 2017, People reports. The couple got engaged after years of dating in 2022, before becoming husband and wife on Aug. 26, 2023. As dancers, Hough and Erbert are often seen on social media creating together. They have become known for their short dance videos they share on Instagram and TikTok. In late 2023, just months after getting married, Erbert suffered a medical emergency while performing with Hough in Washington, D.C. Erbert and Hough detailed her recovery after suffering a cranial hematoma and undergoing an emergency craniectomy, in addition to several other surgeries. Less than a year after suffering the medical emergency, Erbert returned to the Dancing With the Stars stage where she and Hough performed an emotional number describing the event.
