Derek Hough’s wife, Hayley Erbert, has officially returned to the stage after her emergency brain surgery.
Back in late 2023, the So You Think You Can Dance alum was rushed to the hospital due to concerning symptoms post-performance.
At the time, Derek posted a statement on Instagram regarding his wife’s condition:
“At the end of last night’s tour performance in Washington D.C., my wife Hayley became disoriented and was taken to the hospital. 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.”
Derek has shared numerous updates throughout his wife’s health journey, including supportive messages on his Instagram.
“Hayley has always inspired me with her will, her strength, and her resilience and no more so than in the last 48 hours,” he wrote after her first surgery. “She is now on the long road of recovery.”
He went on to thank their fans for their love and support during the challenging time. “Our hope is that as a family, we can somehow and someway pay it forward.”
Hayley herself also shared a tearful video back in February, updating her fans on her situation two months post-op.
“It’s been quite the journey,” she said. “There’s been so much that has happened in two months.”
She explained how she had her emergency craniectomy and eventually a cranioplasty a few weeks later. However, she stated that she’s been making progress every day. Now, she’s finally back on stage.
Hayley Erbert Returned to Stage After Brain Surgery
On Sunday, Erbert returned to the stage with her husband, Derek Hough, following her traumatic brain surgery and long recovery.
A fan posted a TikTok video of the couple dancing on the opening night of Derek’s Symphony of Dance tour in Melbourne, Florida.
“Went in a Derek Hough fan and came out a bigger fan of Hayley.”
At the end of their performance, Derek took a step back and allowed his wife to have a moment in the spotlight as the crowd cheered for her. You can see tears in her eyes as she embraces all the love.
Just three weeks before this past weekend’s performance, Derek and Hayley shared a joint Instagram post of the two of them hugging and leaning on each other in the studio.
“Stepping onto this blank canvas together. Beginning to paint again ❤️”