Derek Hough & Wife Hayley Return to Stage Where She Nearly Died

As I delve deeper into the captivating narrative of Derek Hough and Hayley Erbert, I am struck by the profound depth and resilience that their journey embodies. From the glamorous red carpets to the intimate moments of fear and uncertainty, their story is a testament to the power of love, partnership, and the indomitable spirit of two individuals who have navigated life’s ups and downs together.

Derek Hough’s spouse, Hayley Erbert Hough, had a moving return to the stage, where she once came close to losing her life.

A dancer from “Dancing With the Stars” troupe, who had been on her husband’s Dance for the Holidays Tour for over a month, along with the series judge, performed at MGM National Harbor in Oxon Hill, MD on November 24th. Unfortunately, during a performance in 2023, she sustained a cranial hematoma, which required immediate skull surgery.

Tonight, Derek expressed his feelings, stating it was exceptionally unique to be back on this stage, exactly one year later. Standing alongside Hayley and other dancers, he conveyed his intention to transform the narrative of this space, this stage, into something lovely, as captured in a video shared on their Instagram accounts on Dec. 6th.

On December 6, 2023, Hayley, aged 30, was performing alongside Derek, 39, during one of his Symphony of Dance tour shows at the same venue. However, during the performance, she felt disoriented and had to be taken to a hospital. Upon examination, it was discovered that she had a cranial hematoma due to a ruptured blood vessel.

In a critical situation, she went through a procedure called an emergency craniotomy where they temporarily took out a portion of her skull to alleviate pressure on her brain. Later on, she underwent another surgery where an implant was fitted.

During the show on November 24th, Derek welcomed onto the stage Dr. Jeffrey Mai, the surgeon based in Washington, D.C., who then warmly embraced Hayley after joining him.

Derek stated, “This is the individual who arrived at 3 a.m., the one who saved Hayley’s life. He was present. He offered us solace. He showered us with affection. I can’t express enough gratitude for your presence, and so I implore you all, please applaud Dr. Mai.

In the video’s caption, Derek and Hayley reflected further on her medical emergency.

A year ago, Hayley was close to losing her life,” they stated. “Tonight, we find ourselves back at the same location – the stage, the room – where we experienced such dread and apprehension. I remember standing there, petrified, hoping for a miracle. But tonight, we rewrote the narrative of this place.

They went on to say, “We changed it – from fear into beauty, from doubt into faith, and from despair into victory. Having Dr. Mai, the one who saved her life, join us on that stage made it even more moving. We had the opportunity to express our gratitude on stage for the gift of additional time, memories, and love.

I, a fervent admirer, couldn’t contain my excitement when Hayley graced the stage again in April, teaming up with Derek during the Symphony of Dance tour in Melbourne, Fla. The event was a part of their tour that had to be delayed due to her medical crisis. But the wait was worth it! In October, she made her triumphant return to Dancing with the Stars, delivering an emotionally charged performance alongside my beloved partner, dancing to “Beautiful Things” by the talented Benson Boone.

In his post, Derek expressed his heartfelt gratitude towards Hayley. He was astounded by her tenacity, fortitude, bravery, and grace as she navigated this ordeal. Every day leaves him awestruck.

Reflecting back a year later, I can confidently say that life is delicate, love is our greatest strength, and we have emerged stronger than before. Standing on the very same stage, these truths resonate more deeply within me than ever before.

Look back at Derek and Hayley’s romance…

In 2014, Hayley Erbert crossed paths with Derek Hough during his and his sister Julianne Hough’s tour. A producer from “Dancing With the Stars” took notice of her performance and invited her for an interview to join the show’s troupe. She landed the job the following year as reported by the Hutchinson News. In 2015, their relationship blossomed into a romantic one between Derek and Hayley.

They started attending public functions together, such as the 2016 premiere of Tony Robbins’ Netflix documentary titled “I Am Not Your Guru.

The duo get glammed up for a star-studded night out.

At the Television Academy’s 2017 Choreography Peer Group Celebration held at the Saban Media Center in North Hollywood, California, the dancers first appeared together on a red carpet as a couple.

I had the privilege of accompanying Derek to the Creative Arts Emmys, where his exceptional choreography on Dancing With the Stars earned him a nomination for Outstanding Choreography.

The two attend the star-studded Casamigos Halloween Party.

Hayley attends the Christmas tree lighting ceremony at The Americana at Brand shopping mall in Glendale, California, where Derek is the host.

The two attend the Hollywood premiere of Solo: A Star Wars Story.

The couple steps out at HBO’s post-Emmys celebration.

At the premiere of Netflix’s “El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie,” they are not slowing down their enthusiasm.

The two pose for pics at the Elton John AIDS Foundation’s Oscar viewing party.

Feeling festive, they dance on the special to ring in the Christmas season.

The two are all smiles at the premiere in Los Angeles.

At the Creative Arts Emmy Awards, it is Derek who takes home the prize for Outstanding Choreography in the Variety or Reality Programming category, recognition earned through his exceptional work on Dancing with the Stars.

The two dance as they arrive at the 2022 Elton John AIDS Foundation Oscars viewing party.

They look top tier on the red carpet.

Hayley flashes her engagement ring at the Critics Choice Real TV Awards.

The two get cozy at the launch of the Disney-Pixar film.

The couple honeymoon in Italy following their Aug. 26, 2023 wedding in California.

Derek stood by Hayley during her emergency skull operation caused by a ruptured blood vessel. He shared his feelings about the situation on Instagram a week afterward, describing it as a transition from living dreams on stage to experiencing a sudden nightmare. He also mentioned that Hayley’s recovery has been nothing less than extraordinary or miraculous.

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2024-12-07 23:47