Fans of beloved “Dancing with the Stars” former pro turned judge Derek Hough and his wife Hayley Erbert have been eagerly awaiting an announcement about the birth of their first child. The couple has been less active on social media in the last few days, leading many fans to believe that their baby has been born.
Are they are taking the time to enjoy being parents without sharing their news with the rest of the world? Hough’s subtle change in his Instagram bio seems to be another puzzle piece for fans to put together.
Derek Hough Makes Subtle Change to Instagram Bio
Hough’s Instagram bio currently reads, “ECH, 4 X Emmy Award Winner, 6 X DWTS Champion, NYT Best Selling Author, LIVE ON TOUR.” Just one day ago, it also included the sentence, “soon to be Daddy.” It is a role that Hough has been eager to fulfil, and he has shared his excitement about fatherhood several times in the lead-up to the birth of their child.
Does this mean Baby Hough has arrived? We cannot speculate, but we do know Hough and Erbert’s child was due in December, and they shared several sweet posts about trying to induce labor. This includes cute dancing videos, a video of them in the rain with a rainbow and how it was a sign that their rainbow baby would soon arrive, and Erbert even tried a labor-inducing salad.
Hough’s last post on Instagram was one day ago, and fans thought it was the announcement they had been waiting for. Instead, it was a positive update as Hough rang in the New Year. The post shares some of the couple’s highlights this year, and in the caption, the professional dancer shared his thoughts.
“Happy New Year! Just a few clips from 2025, the year I turned 40,” he wrote in the caption. “A landmark year filled with joy, adventure, love, and more change than I could ever fit into one recap. There was so much more that happened, but these moments capture a feeling. And now… 2026. A year of true transformation. A year where the heart cracks open and love pours in, in entirely new ways.”
Fans Show Their Support
The comment section was flooded with loving messages, most focused on the arrival of their baby. “I know we’re not owed anything. It was a little odd to have people so engaged and now nothing. I hope all went well and baby and mama are doing well. I guess they will announce it some day?” a fan shared.
“Here’s me flipping to the last photo thinking this was the announcement,” another fan shared.
A third comment reads, “I feel like baby is here cause it’s been a little quiet on your page. You guys are probably just taking some time to soak in all the newborn snuggles and spit up/poopy diapers before saying anything.”
