Exciting news for the 'DWTS' fandom – Derek Hough and Hayley Erbert have welcomed their adorable baby girl, Everley Capri! See how the fans are celebrating.
In the caption, Hough confirmed that his wife gave birth on December 29 and that, since then, they have been fully embracing parenthood.
“Every step of our lives has led us to you,” said the black-and-white post. “Our hearts have been cracked wide open, and our world is forever changed.”
This news is a massive deal not only for the couple but also for the enthusiastic
DWTS community, who have supported them throughout their journey. Fans and fellow dancers offered a chorus of congratulations online.
exclaimed, “GAHHHHH CONGRATULATIONS!!!!”
Such enthusiastic responses from their peers highlight the close-knit nature of the DWTS family, which has been a source of support for both Hough and Erbert. The couple’s journey to parenthood has been anything but ordinary.
Hayley, 31, debuted her baby bump over the summer, sharing snippets of their pregnancy with fans. The pair wrote alongside maternity shoot footage, "We can’t believe the biggest thing to happen to us could be so small ♥️."
However, their path was marked by significant challenges. In August 2023, just months after their beautiful wedding in Carmel, California, Hayley faced a serious health scare, undergoing emergency brain surgery due to a cranial hematoma.
Reflecting on this traumatic time, she expressed her gratitude for the journey leading to motherhood in an emotional Instagram post just days before Everley was born.
"I’m truly grateful for it all, and so incredibly proud of myself and my body for everything it has endured,” she wrote.
Derek, 40, and Hayley’s love story began in 2014, when she was hired for his
Move Live Tour alongside his sister,
Julianne Hough. Their relationship blossomed, leading to an engagement in 2022 and a wedding the following year.
As always, the connection between the stars and their fans remains strong. Derek and Hayley have reinforced this bond through their openness about their personal lives – whether sharing their struggles or celebrating their victories, they invite their fans to join them on their journey. As they step into this exciting new role of parenthood, their story continues to inspire and resonate with fans.
Photo Credit: @hayley.erbert on Instagram.
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