Fans had teary eyes during Derek Hough and his wife, Hayley Erbert’s performance on Dancing With the Stars Season 33’s dedication night on Tuesday, October 15, following her hospitalization last year. The DWTS judge revealed that the fellow pro dancer underwent a craniectomy after performing in Washington D.C. on their “Symphony of Dance” tour in December 2023. While speaking with E! on March 14, 2024, Derek said there was a “possibility” for his wife to make a comeback in dancing following her health scare.
To find out what happened to Hayley and how she’s doing now, keep reading.
On December 7, 2023, Derek announced via Instagram that his wife had suffered a cranial hematoma and was rushed to the hospital amid their dance tour.
“At the end of last night’s tout performance in Washington, D.C., my wife Hayley became disoriented and was taken to the hospital,” the choreographer captioned his post. “She was diagnosed with a cranial hematoma from a burst blood vessel and required an emergency craniectomy. She is in stable condition. I want to thank the first responders and medical personnel who have cared for and continue to care for her. I ask for your prayers and positivity during this time.”
Fans and fellow DWTS co-stars were shocked to hear about Hayley’s health scare. While many sent their best wishes by commenting on Derek’s post, fitness trainer Meghan Tieff provided further insight into the moments leading up to Haley’s hospitalization.
“I was in D.C. last night. The show was absolutely amazing,” she commented via Instagram, adding, “Hayley was fabulous … I am so sorry this happened. We were sad to not see her at the end of the show. I had a feeling something happened. Many prayers and sending love.”
