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Derek Hough Shares Sweet New Baby Photo & ‘Lifetime Promise’ to His Daughter

Derek Hough is basking in that girl dad glow. The “Dancing With the Stars” judge posted a new photo of his two-week-old baby, earning lots of sweet messages from fans.


Derek Hough Shares New Baby Photo

On January 15, Hough took to Instagram to share a black and white photo of his fingers holding on to one of his baby’s fingers. She’s wearing a knitted sweater that’s rolled down to reveal her hand.

“These small hands, one tiny finger and a lifetime promise,” he wrote in the caption.

Hough added, “I’ll always be here to hold you and love you. Forever and ever, my Everley 💕.”

His wife, Hayley Erbert, posted a baby photo on January 12, noting, “Two weeks with my greatest love.” In the pic, the baby’s hand rests on her chest just below Erbert’s necklace sporting two charms — the letter “D” and the letter “E.”

There was a flood of comments on Hough’s precious photo post, with Erbert noting, “My favorite fingers in the whole world 🥹.”

“Beautiful picture. Daddy’s love will always be there for you,” one fan noted.

Another fan wrote, “Everley is such a beautiful name 🥹 Congratulations again — that tiny hand holding your finger is pure magic. Wishing sweet Everley a lifetime of love, health, and cozy moments ahead.”

Other fans shared, “Congrats again! Enjoy the baby stages, it goes so fast!” “Aww babies are such a blessing,” and “Awww my heart.”

“This is by far the cutest picture, God bless,” another commenter shared.

“I can’t wait to see her dance with her dad for the first time. There will be so many memorable moments, enjoy each one! Love n blessings,” another follower wrote.

“Ooooo so teeny tiny and full of love and pure eternal promises,” one fan noted.


Derek & Hayley Welcomed Baby Everley on December 29

On January 5, Hough took to Instagram with their baby announcement, featuring a black and white photo of their newborn’s little feet embraced by mom and dad’s hands.

“December 29, 2025. Everley Capri Hough 🤍,” he wrote in the caption.

He added, “Every step of our lives has led us to you. Our hearts have been cracked wide open and our world is forever changed.”

On July 22, Hough and Erbert took to Instagram to share their pregnancy news with a gorgeous announcement video.

“We can’t believe the biggest thing to happen to us could be so small,” Erbert wrote in the caption.

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