Derek Hough and Hayley Erbert are twirling in bliss.
The Dancing with the Stars pair shared the happy news that they’ve welcomed their first child, a baby girl named Everley Capri Hough, with a heartwarming post on social media.
On January 5th, they shared a photo on Instagram of their hands holding their newborn baby’s feet, announcing her birthdate as December 29, 2025. They named her Everley Capri Hough and wrote that their lives had been leading to this moment, and that she had filled their hearts with love and completely changed their world.
Hayley and Derek, who married in 2023 after dating for eight years, announced the arrival of their baby almost six months after first sharing they were expecting in July. They originally revealed the news with a sweet video of them kissing, followed by a peek at their baby’s sonogram.
She shared the news with a caption expressing their disbelief that something so wonderful could come in such a tiny package.
Since then, the couple has occasionally shared sweet details about their baby, sometimes unintentionally. For example, Derek nearly let slip the baby’s gender while watching gymnast Jordan Chiles and her father, Timothy Chiles, perform a waltz on Dancing with the Stars in October.
During the show, he said watching the couple dance made him look forward to sharing a special moment with his—he paused, seemingly catching himself before saying “daughter”—“with my own child.”
Derek was happy to share details about how he got in shape for the arrival of his baby.
He shared with TopMob News in November that he’s been taking classes with doulas and midwives to prepare for the birth. He wants to fully understand the process, as it’s expected to be a personal and somewhat unique experience, and he wants to be as prepared as possible.
Derek’s voice cracked with emotion as he spoke, tears forming in his eyes. He described the joy of being able to nurture and support someone from the very beginning of their life.
He smiled and said he was excited about the incredible things to come, and how this experience would help him grow as a father, as a person, and as a man, leading to positive changes within himself.
Keep reading to look back at their road to baby…
Derek Hough and Hayley Erbert first met in 2014 while performing together on a tour with Derek and his sister, Julianne Hough. A producer from Dancing With the Stars was impressed with Hayley, and she successfully auditioned to join the show’s dance troupe the following year, as reported by the Hutchinson News. Derek and Hayley began dating in 2015.
They started attending events together, including the premiere of the Netflix documentary I Am Not Your Guru, featuring Tony Robbins, in 2016.
The duo get glammed up for a star-studded night out.
The dancers first appeared as a couple on the red carpet at a 2017 event celebrating choreography, hosted by the Television Academy at the Saban Media Center in North Hollywood, California.
Hayley accompanied Derek to the Creative Arts Emmys, where he was up for an award for his choreography on Dancing With the Stars.
The two attend the star-studded Casamigos Halloween Party.
Hayley will be helping Derek host the annual Christmas tree lighting at The Americana at Brand mall in Glendale, California.
The two attend the Hollywood premiere of Solo: A Star Wars Story.
The couple steps out at HBO’s post-Emmys celebration.
Stars weren’t holding back their excitement at the premiere of Netflix’s El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie.
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.
Derek was recognized with an Outstanding Choreography Emmy at the Creative Arts Emmys for his 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.
Hayley had emergency brain surgery after a blood vessel burst, and Derek was with her throughout it all. Over a week later, he shared on Instagram that it was a terrifying and uncertain time, going from performing on stage to facing a sudden crisis. He described her recovery as miraculous.
Hayley and Derek were able to restart their Symphony of Dance tour in April 2024 after receiving the okay from doctors. Then, in October, Hayley made a very moving return to dancing, performing an emotional routine with her husband to Benson Boone’s song, “Beautiful Things.”
Oh my gosh, you guys, I’m seriously losing it! They’re having a baby! I nearly screamed when I saw the announcement. They posted this adorable video on Instagram of the sonogram, and Hayley’s caption was just everything. She said, ‘We can’t believe the biggest thing to happen to us could be so small,’ and honestly, I’m crying! It’s just…the sweetest thing ever! I’m already planning the welcome party!
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