Hayley Erbert

Hayley Erbert is a dancer known for joining Dancing With the Stars in season 21 (2015). She began her career in high school and competed on So You Think You Can Dance? season 10 (2013), finishing third. Beyond onscreen dance competitions, she has performed in award shows, movies and music videos with stars like Carrie Underwood and Pitbull.

Erbert married fellow dancer Derek Hough, whom she met on DWTS. After getting together in 2015, they announced their engagement in 2022 and married in August 2023.

In December 2023, while on tour with Hough for their “Symphony of Dance Tour,” Erbert suffered from a severe brain bleed that caused seizures right before a performance. She underwent an emergency craniectomy due to a hematoma, followed by a second surgery a week later to replace part of her skull. Erbert returned to dancing on her husband’s tour in March 2024, receiving a standing ovation from the crowd.

Erbert and Hough surprised fans in July 2025 after confirming they are expecting their first child together.