Hayley Erbert and Derek Hough.Photo:BACKGRID
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Derek Hough’s wifeHayley Erberthas taken another step in her recovery journey.
The couple was spotted out together in Los Angeles on Saturday, marking the first time Erbert has been photographed in public since the 29-year-old underwentemergency surgery for a cranial hematomain December 2023.
In the photos, she walked alongside Hough, 38, wearing a cream sweater, black top and jeans. She accessorized with a baseball cap and carried a black purse.
Hough, meanwhile, sported a black jacket, black pants and black sneakers.
Hayley Erbert and Derek Hough on Feb. 3 in Los Angeles.BACKGRID
After Erbert’s initial surgery on Dec. 7 was completed, Hough revealed to his followers onInstagramthat she would need anotherprocedure on her skullin a few weeks.
On Dec. 21,theDancing with the Starsjudge posted an update onInstagramto let his followers know that the second surgery had been “successfully completed.”
Hayley Erbert and Derek Hough at the premiere of ‘Elemental’.Christopher Polk/Variety via Getty
Christopher Polk/Variety via Getty
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Hough attended the Creative Arts Emmy Awards alone in January 2024, and when he won an Emmy for outstanding choreography for variety or reality programming for his work onDWTS, hededicated his award to Erbert.
“A month ago was a life-changing moment that reminded me to really cherish and savor every moment,” he said in his speech at the time. “I want to dedicate this to my beautiful wife. I just flew in from Washington, D.C., last night. Your strength and your courage this whole month has been unbelievable. You inspired me every day.”
source: people.com
