Derek Hough and Hayley Erbert Make Emotional Return to ‘DWTS’ Following Her Life-Threatening Health Scare
In a powerful and deeply emotional moment on Dancing with the Stars, Derek Hough and his wife, Hayley Erbert, danced together for the first time since Erbert’s emergency craniectomy in December 2023. Their touching performance to Benson Boone’s “Beautiful Things” on Dedication Night moved the audience and judges to tears, representing their incredible journey through adversity.
Just months ago, Erbert suffered a sudden brain bleed that required urgent surgery and left doctors unsure if she would ever return to her former self. Defying the odds, Erbert not only survived but also relearned how to walk and dance. Her return to the ballroom was nothing short of miraculous and inspired countless fans.
The couple has announced plans to release a documentary chronicling Erbert’s recovery, aiming to bring hope and inspiration to others navigating similar challenges. Hough shared that telling their story is a way to showcase resilience, healing, and the strength of love.
Looking to the future, Hough even teased the idea of “little dancing children” as the couple continues building their life together post-recovery.
Their story is a true testament to love, perseverance, and the human spirit’s ability to overcome the unimaginable.
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