Newlyweds Overcome Health Scare, Prepare for Parenthood

In the summer of 2025, former "Dancing with the Stars" pro Derek Hough and his wife, Hayley Erbert, are overjoyed to be expecting their first child together. The couple, who tied the knot in August 2023, shared their excitement with fellow "DWTS" alums, including Val Chmerkovskiy, Lindsay Arnold, and Peta Murgatroyd, who all expressed their enthusiasm for the growing family.

However, the couple's journey to parenthood has not been without its challenges. Just a few months after their wedding, Erbert suffered a near-fatal cranial hematoma and underwent an emergency craniectomy. During this difficult time, Hough remained steadfast by his wife's side, providing unwavering support and love. Erbert later shared that it was Hough's reassurance of the outpouring of support from their family and friends that helped her through the ordeal, describing it as a "spiritual experience" that "carried her through."

Now, as they prepare to welcome their little one, Hough and Erbert are looking forward to the next chapter of their lives. Hough has expressed his confidence in Erbert's abilities as a mother, noting her caring and thoughtful nature, which he has witnessed in her interactions with their beloved pets. With their love and resilience as a foundation, the couple is poised to embark on the exciting journey of parenthood.