Derek Hough Dedicates Emmy Win to Wife Hayley Erbert Following Her Skull Surgery

Published on January 8, 2024

Derek Hough got choked up while accepting the Creative Arts Emmy Award for outstanding choreography for variety or reality programming on Jan. 7. The “Dancing With the Stars” judge on Sunday dedicated his latest award to his wife, Hayley Erbert, who is recovering from skull surgery following a major health scare in December. “Exactly a month ago, I was in the hospital. This is a different moment,” Mr. Hough, 38, said during his acceptance speech, People reported. “A month ago was a life-changing moment that reminded me to really cherish and savor every moment.” “What a stark contrast this has been. I just flew in from Washington, D.C., last night,” he continued. “I want to dedicate this to my beautiful wife. Your strength and your courage this whole month [have] been unbelievable. You inspire me every day.”...