Derek and Hayley Share Emotional Message After Difficult Loss

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Hough and Erbert Hough Offer Heartfelt Thanks After Sharing Miscarriage Story

LOS ANGELES, CA – “Dancing With the Stars” judge Derek Hough and his wife, Hayley Erbert Hough, have once again opened up to their fans, this time with a deeply emotional thank-you message following their recent revelation of experiencing a miscarriage. The couple, who are expecting their first child, shared a candid video from their living room, visibly moved as they expressed gratitude to their followers.

“From the bottom of our hearts, we just want to say a huge thank you for all the beautiful messages and for sharing your own stories with us,” the couple captioned the video. They explained that their decision to share their personal journey stemmed from how much hearing others’ experiences helped them feel “less alone” during their own heartache.

Their message underscored the power of hope, stating, “Wherever you are in your journey, hope is a powerful companion. You are never alone, and brighter days are ahead.”

In the video, Derek began by acknowledging the outpouring of support: “Hey everybody, we just wanted to come on here and say thank you so much for all your beautiful and kind messages for the post we did the other day talking about our loss last year.”

Hayley elaborated on their timing, noting, “We wanted to share that video this month specifically because it is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month.” She emphasized the profound comfort they found in hearing friends’ stories of similar experiences, hoping their own shared journey could offer solace to others.

“I really appreciate all of the messages and the comments of people sharing their stories with me, feeling that they now have the courage to be able to talk about their experience. It’s been really beautiful how our community has just come together and supported one another,” she added.

Derek reflected on the initial devastation of their loss. “You know, when Hayley and I found out, it was absolutely devastating.

We were in tears, we were consoling each other. We were in our car, just really beyond devastated,” he shared.

He likened the support they received from friends and family, who shared their own stories, to “a warm blanket” in a moment of despair, offering a crucial sense of not being alone and realizing the commonality of such experiences.

Hayley echoed this sentiment, stating, “It feels isolating. You feel isolated when you’re going through something like that. But knowing that it’s so common and having people talk to you about their experience truly feels like you’re a little less alone.”

While acknowledging that sharing doesn’t erase the pain, Derek expressed their hope that their openness could bring “a little of comfort, or a little bit of connection and something that we can relate to and connect with, even with the pain.” He concluded with a message of encouragement and love: “And encourage and give you some hope and some love on the other side.

And wishing you all the best in your journeys, however that might look. Just know that we feel you, we love you and we support you.”

Hayley softly added, “Sending you all so much love.”

This heartfelt follow-up comes just days after their initial video revealing their miscarriage last year, a post that deeply resonated with fans. The couple’s decision to share their story during Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month aims to foster a sense of community and reduce the isolation many feel during such experiences.

Their openness is particularly poignant given the challenges they have faced. In December 2023, Hayley endured a life-threatening brain bleed while on tour, requiring emergency surgery. Her subsequent recovery and anticipated return to the DWTS ballroom in fall 2024 were widely celebrated as a testament to her resilience.

As Derek and Hayley now anticipate the arrival of their first child, their message of healing and hope continues to deeply impact their followers. “Wherever you are in your journey, hope is a powerful companion,” they reiterated.

“You are never alone, and brighter days are ahead. ❤️ We love you all so much.”


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