“Dancing With the Stars” judge Derek Hough and his wife, Hayley Erbert Hough, made the “Tron: Ares” world premiere a night to remember, turning it into a sweet family milestone. The couple turned heads as they walked the red carpet hand-in-hand, beaming with love, while Hayley proudly showed off her growing baby bump.
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The couple recently shared the happy news that they are expecting their first child together, marking a joyful new chapter in their love story.
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Their affectionate appearance quickly melted hearts online. Fans praised their effortless chemistry and radiant energy, calling the moment a beautiful glimpse into their next chapter as soon-to-be parents.
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(Photo by Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for Disney)Together, the pair turned the glitzy premiere into something even more special — a joyful celebration of love, life, and new beginnings.
The Couple’s Heartfelt Pregnancy Journey
Just two months after announcing they’re expecting their first child, Hough shared a tender video montage of Hayley’s pregnancy journey. In the clip, posted to Instagram on Sept. 15, Hayley, 30, walks through a golden-hour field in a shimmering champagne slip dress before turning toward the camera and cradling her belly.
A second clip shows her in a stunning red midi dress, smiling as she wraps her arms around Hough, 40, for a selfie. Captioning the footage, Hough wrote simply, “That’s my babie’s.”
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The pair, who tied the knot in August 2023 after nearly a decade together, revealed their pregnancy in July. “We can’t believe the biggest thing to happen to us,” Hayley wrote alongside a sonogram video, “could be so small.”
Their joyous news came just over a year after a major health scare for Hayley, who was hospitalized in December 2023 after becoming disoriented during a performance on the couple’s Symphony of Dance tour.
She was diagnosed with a cranial hematoma and underwent emergency surgery before returning to the stage in April 2024.
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Looking back, Hough said the experience brought them closer together. “After three months of getting married, it was like, ‘Oh, we’re putting those vows to the test real fast,’” he told E! News in March. “But it’s been wonderful. It’s beautiful. We’ve had an extraordinary year of triumph, of challenge, and we’re here having a good time.”
He added, “We were just being grateful every day. There’s so much to be grateful for.”
Now, with their first baby on the way, the couple’s joy is shining brighter than ever: both on and off the dance floor.
