Derek Hough & Hayley Erbert Expecting Their First Child — Julianne Hough Shares Her Joy
Dancing With the Stars judge Derek Hough and his wife, Hayley Erbert, have announced that they’re expecting a baby! The exciting news, shared on July 22 via Instagram, was met with an outpouring of love from family, friends, and fellow DWTS cast members — including Derek’s sister, Julianne Hough.
A Heartwarming Announcement Video
In their announcement post, Erbert captioned the video: “We can’t believe the biggest thing to happen to us could be so small.”
The clip shows Derek approaching Hayley, who opens her arms for an embrace and a kiss. As the camera pans out, Hayley wraps her arms around Derek’s neck, revealing a set of ultrasound images that unfold into four pictures of their baby. The couple continues hugging and smiling as “So Small” by Alexander Jean — written by Mark Ballas and BC Jean about the excitement of becoming parents — plays in the background.
Julianne Hough’s Heartfelt Reaction
In the comments, Julianne Hough gushed: “Baby Hough is so wise to choose you two as their parents — they are already so loved and protected! I love you both more than anything — Aunt JuJu is ready for whatever you need 💕✨.”
Love From the DWTS Family
Members of the Dancing With the Stars family flooded the post with congratulations:
Mark Ballas: “YAAAAAAAAAAAAAYYYYYY I am so happy for you both 🥹🥹🥹🥹” and “Baby Hough is not even ready for Uncle Mark, Auntie BC + Cousin Banksi play dates about to go TOO HARD.”
Rylee Arnold: “I’m crying!!!!! This is the best news ever!!!! Congrats you two I couldn’t be happier ❤️🥹❤️🥹.”
Lindsay Arnold: “So beyond happy for you both! This is the best news 🫶🏻.”
Witney Carson: “I’m SCREAMING!!!!! Ahhhh huge congrats you two 😭.”
Jenna Johnson: “OMGGGG!!!! Baby Hough. Cannot wait to meet you!!!!!! Congratulations mama ✨🤍.”
Daniella Karagach: “Congrats guys 💜 the biggest blessing.”
Emma Slater: “CONGRATULATIONS YOU GUYS!!!! 😭😭😭😭 I’m so happy!!”
Ezra Sosa: “I’M CRYING CONGRATULATIONS.”
Kym Herjavec: “I am soooo happy for you both! Sending you all so much love xoxox.”
With so much love already surrounding them, Derek and Hayley’s journey into parenthood is off to a beautiful start.