Derek Hough and Hayley Erbert Celebrate First Christmas Together as She Recovers From Skull Surgery

Hayley Erbert/Instagram “Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas! 🎄 Cherishing the greatest gift of all,” the couple captioned the joint post. “The precious gift of life and the love we share. Hold your loved ones close and treasure every moment. ♥️.” Derek Hough and Hayley Erbert.Hayley Erbert/Instagram The coupletied the knotin August in California just over a year aftergetting engagedin June 2022. While this is their first Christmas together as newlyweds, the couple has been together since 2015 when they both appeared onDancing With the Stars.

Derek Hough and Hayley Erbert Go on Valentine's Day 'Adventure,' Focusing on Their 'Unique and Special' Love

Derek Hough and Hayley Erbert celebrate Valentine’s Day.Photo:Emma McIntyre/Getty;Hayley Erbert/Instagram Emma McIntyre/Getty;Hayley Erbert/Instagram Derek HoughandHayley Erbertare proving that any good love story needs a little adventure! With only markers and index cards, Erbert, 29, gifted her husband aValentine’s Dayfull of surprises. The dancer chronicled the day in a funInstagram videothat showed Hough, 38, choosing between two cards turned the opposite way around to determine their holiday outfits, dinner, activities, and more.

Derek Hough and Hayley Erbert Return to Dance Studio 3 Months After Her Craniectomy: ‘Beginning to Paint Again’

Derek Hough and Hayley Erbert.Photo:Emma McIntyre/GA/The Hollywood Reporter via Getty; Derek Hough/ Instagram Emma McIntyre/GA/The Hollywood Reporter via Getty; Derek Hough/ Instagram Hayley Erberthas entered a new chapter in her recovery journey. “Stepping onto this blank canvas together. Beginning to paint again ❤️@hayley.erbert,” the caption read. The post included a black-and-white photo of the couple, whomarried in August 2023, standing in the middle of a dance floor. Erbert was shown resting her head gently on Hough’s shoulder as he wrapped his arms around her.

Derek Hough and Wife Hayley Erbert Spotted Out for First Time Since Her Health Crisis

Hayley Erbert and Derek Hough.Photo:BACKGRID BACKGRID 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.

Derek Hough and Wife Hayley Erbert Tease 'Beautiful' Documentary About Her Craniectomy: 'Really Special' (Exclusive)

Hayley Erbert and Derek Hough attend the Elton John AIDS Foundation’s 33rd Annual Academy Awards Viewing Party on March 02, 2025.Photo:Vince Flores/Variety via Getty Vince Flores/Variety via Getty Derek Houghis ready to share his wifeHayley Erbert’s beautiful story of recovery with the world.AtElton John’s annual Oscar viewing party on March 2, the couple spoke to PEOPLE about the documentary they’ve been working on that chronicles Erbert’s life followingher emergency craniectomyin December 2023.