Derek Hough Wife: Derek Hough, the 38-year-old judge on Dancing with the Stars, shared distressing news on Instagram. His wife, Hayley Erbert, underwent emergency surgery for a cranial hematoma, a condition where blood accumulates in the skull, after experiencing symptoms during their Symphony of Dance tour in Washington, D.C.
In his Instagram post, Hough expressed gratitude for the first responders and medical professionals caring for his wife. He revealed that Erbert’s emergency craniectomy was necessary due to a burst blood vessel, and she is currently in stable condition.
“I want to thank the first responders and medical personnel who have cared for and continue to care for her. I ask for your prayers and positivity during this time,” Hough wrote.
The post garnered supportive messages from stars and fans, including Jenna Dewan, Peta Murgatroyd, Xochitl Gomez, and Kevin Jonas, all sending their love and well wishes for Erbert’s recovery.
Derek Hough and Hayley Erbert tied the knot on Aug. 26, just before embarking on their Symphony of Dance tour, which commenced on Sept. 28. There is no information yet on whether upcoming tour dates will be affected by Erbert’s health scare.
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Our Reader’s Queries
What does Hayley Erbert do for a living?
Hayley has been a dancer for the majority of her life, with experience working alongside Paula Abdul and Pitbull. She achieved a top six placement on season 10 of So You Think You Can Dance and was also a troupe dancer on DWTS. Currently, she is involved in the tour A Night to Remember for the reality competition show.
How did Hayley Erbert and Derek meet?
In 2014, Derek Hough and Hayley Erbert crossed paths when Hough and his sister Julianne brought Erbert on tour with them. Although they didn’t start dating then, the tour certainly helped Erbert grab the attention of a producer from Dancing with the Stars.
Who is older Derek Hough and his sister?
Despite popular belief among DWTS fans, Derek and Julianne are not each other’s only siblings or twins. In fact, Derek, born on May 17, 1985, is three years older than Julianne, who was born on July 20, 1988. They are the youngest children of Bruce and Marianne Hough.
Who is Julianne Hough married to?
She started seeing NHL player Brooks Laich from the Washington Capitals in December 2013. They got engaged on August 18, 2015, and tied the knot on July 8, 2017. They split up in 2020, but tried to work things out later on.