Derek Hough Says His Wedding to Hayley Erbert Is 'Going to Be a Full-On Festival'

Photo: Amanda Edwards/Getty Derek HoughandHayley Erbertare entertainers, so it’s reasonable to expect their upcoming wedding will be nothing short of spectacular. TheDancing with the Starsjudge and his fiancéeannounced their engagementon June 2, though the actualproposalhappened earlier than that around the time of Hough’s birthday. And given thatthatinvolved a secret helicopter ride and a switcheroo that saw Erbert thinkingshewas surprising Hough — only to find out he was popping the question — it seems safe to say the couple will pull out all the stops now that they’re planning their nuptials together.

Derek Hough Says It 'Breaks' His Heart Leslie Jordan Didn't Get to Compete on 'DWTS' Before His Death

Photo: Steve Granitz/FilmMagic; Ser Baffo/Getty Derek Houghis lamenting thatLeslie Jordannever had the opportunity to compete onDancing with the Starsbefore his death. Upon learning of a fan petition to have Jordan compete onDWTS,the professional dancer, 37,expressed his sadness for the late star, whodiedin a car accident at the age of 67 on Monday. “His personality was so big, so grand and joyful… It actuallybreaks my heart right now,” he toldExtra. “I wish I would have known that, because we would have [had him on the show].

Derek Hough Says J.Lo Wants To Know When He's Getting Married And Having Kids

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Derek Hough Says Sean Spicer's Controversial 'Dancing with the Stars ' Casting 'Stirs the Pot'

Derek Houghis speaking out about the controversy surroundingSean Spicerjoining the cast of the upcoming season ofDancing with the Stars.Speaking to PEOPLE at the Creative ArtsEmmy Awardsin Los Angeles on Sunday, Hough, 34, said it was “predictable” that PresidentDonald Trump‘s former press secretary was cast for season 28 of the ABC dancing competition series.“It stirs the pot,” the six-time mirror ball champion and currentWorld of Dancejudge said. “It draws attention. We’re curious, right?

Derek Hough Says Wife Hayley Erbert Will Have Skull Surgery on Wednesday: 'Keep Her in Your Prayers’

Hayley Erbert and Derek Hough.Photo:Christopher Polk/Variety via Getty Christopher Polk/Variety via Getty Derek Houghshared that his wifeHayley Erbertis undergoing surgery Wednesday morning to “replace a large portion of her skull” that was removed during heremergency craniectomy. Hough, 38, posted the update on his Instagram Story in the early hours of Wednesday and added, “I strongly believe all the prayers that have been sent with the intention and love of Hayley’s recovery has helped so much.