How Hayley Erbert and Derek Hough deal with her health problems
Dancers Hayley Erbert And Derek Hough counting their blessings after overcoming her health scare, a source exclusively reveals in the latest issue of We weekly.
“They spent the holiday feeling overwhelmed with gratitude that the surgery was a success and that Hayley is on the mend,” the insider said.
The situation has given them “a new appreciation for their life together,” the source adds.
Hough, 38, revealed last month that his wife, 29, underwent an emergency craniectomy after she “became disoriented” after their Symphony of Dance tour performance on December 7. At that time, Erbert was diagnosed with a skull hematoma that was the result of a burst blood vessel.
Hayley Erbert, Derek Hough.
Steve Granitz/FilmMagicHough gave fans an update on Erbert’s condition on December 20 and asked for positive thoughts as she heads into a second procedure. “She is having surgery this morning to replace a large portion of her skull that was removed during her craniectomy,” he explained. “Please keep her in your prayers as I believe the collective energy has helped her over the past few weeks.”
The Dancing with the stars The judge confirmed on December 21 that Erbert’s second surgery was “successfully completed as planned.” He shared a photo at his wife’s hospital bed and thanked everyone for their continued support.
“[My family and I are] filled with hope and optimism for the future, knowing [Hayley] is on the road to full recovery, surrounded by such a loving community,” Hough concluded.
Derek Hough and Hayley Erbert captivated audiences with their chemistry long before they started dating. Hough first came into contact with Erbert after she was cast as a dancer in his and his sister Julianne Hough’s Move Live Tour in 2014. By July 2015, they were a couple. The couple performed together as part of Derek’s Fall 2021 performance […]
Erbert broke her silence about her health issues on December 25 by sharing a photo of herself kissing her husband in front of their Christmas tree. “I wish everyone a very Merry Christmas! 🎄,” she wrote. “Treasuring the greatest gift of all. The precious gift of life and the love we share.”
Earlier this month, Hough reflected on his and Erbert’s scary journey while accepting the Creative Arts Emmy Award for Outstanding Choreography for Variety or Reality Programming for Dancing with the stars.
“Exactly a month ago I was in the hospital. This was a different moment,” Hough said during his speech on Sunday, January 7. “A month ago was a life-changing moment that reminded me to truly cherish and enjoy every moment.”
He dedicated his victory to his “beautiful wife” and called Erbert’s “strength and courage” during the traumatic experience “incredible.” Hough added, “You inspired me every day.”
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Erbert gushed over her husband via Instagram a day later I wrote, “Congratulations to the love of my life on his fourth Emmy win! … What a way to be welcomed home after such an unfathomable month.”
She praised Hough for his “drive, brilliance and commitment to excellence,” adding in her Monday, Jan. 8 tribute, “I loved witnessing and being apart [sic] of your journey so far and can’t wait to see what else the future has in store. I love you more than anything and am so incredibly proud of you, today and always ♥️.”
Watch the exclusive video above to learn more about Herbert and Hough’s bond following her health scare — and read the latest issue of We weeklyon newsstands now.