Derek Hough shares update on his wife, Hayley Erbert’s recovery after emergency brain surgery
Derek Hough, Hayley Erbert Derek Hough and Hayley Erbert attend the NAMI West Los Angeles first annual 2023 Mental Health Gala honoring the life & legacy of Stephen “tWitch” Boss at Pacific Design Center on May 12, 2023, in West Hollywood, California. (Vivien Killilea/Getty Images for National Allian)
By Jessica Goodman, Cox Media Group National Content Desk
“Dancing With the Stars” judge Derek Hough shared an update on Friday after his wife had emergency brain surgery.
Hayley Erbert, 28, is “now on a long road to recovery” after she had brain surgery last week. Erbert was hospitalized after she became “disoriented” after a performance in Washington D.C., according to Billboard. It was part of “A Symphony of Dance” tour.
Erbert was taken to the hospital and was later diagnosed with “cranial hematoma from a burst blood vessel and required an emergency craniotomy,” according to Billboard.
“An intracranial hematoma is a collection of blood within the skull. It’s usually caused by a blood vessel that bursts in the brain,” Mayo Clinic said, according to CNN.
The Mayo Clinic says that an intracranial hematoma can come from an accident or a fall. “The blood may collect in the brain tissue or underneath the skull, pressing on the brain,” CNN reported.
“Hayley has always inspired me with herwill, her strength, and her resilience and no more so than in the last 48 hrs,” Hough said on Instagram. “She is now on the long road of recovery.”
“At the end of last night’s tout performance in Washington, D.C., my wife Hayley became disoriented and was taken to the hospital,” he said in a statement on Instagram, according to CNN. “She was diagnosed with a cranial hematoma from a burst blood vessel and required an emergency craniectomy. She is in stable condition.”
Hough and Erbert got married in August in Monterey County in California, according to People magazine. They began dating in 2015 after they met on “Dancing With the Stars,” USA Today reported.
The next “A Symphony of Dance Tour” is scheduled for Thursday in Virginia Beach, Virginia but according to USA Today, the show is “still live” on Ticketmaster as of Sunday morning.
Photos: Derek Hough through the years Here are some memorable photos of dancer and TV personality Derek Hough through the years. (Amy Sussman/Getty Images)
Derek Hough through the years NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 22: Derek Hough attends the Chita Rivera Awards 2023 at NYU Skirball Center on May 22, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Jason Mendez/Getty Images) (Jason Mendez/Getty Images)
Derek Hough through the years WEST HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 27: (L-R) Hayley Erbert and Derek Hough attend Elton John AIDS Foundation's 30th Annual Academy Awards Viewing Party on March 27, 2022 in West Hollywood, California. (Photo by Leon Bennett/Getty Images) (Leon Bennett/Getty Images)
Derek Hough through the years SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA - MAY 04: Derek Hough attends the Global Premiere of "Top Gun: Maverick" on May 04, 2022 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Vivien Killilea/Getty Images for Paramount Pictures) (Vivien Killilea/Getty Images for Paramount Pictu)
Derek Hough through the years LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 12: (L-R) Hayley Erbert and Derek Hough attend the 4th Annual Critics Choice Real TV Awards at Fairmont Century Plaza on June 12, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images) (Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)
Derek Hough through the years WEST HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - MAY 12: (L-R) Jenna Dewan and Derek Hough speak onstage during the NAMI West Los Angeles first annual 2023 Mental Health Gala honoring the life & legacy of Stephen “tWitch” Boss at Pacific Design Center on May 12, 2023 in West Hollywood, California. (Photo by Vivien Killilea/Getty Images for National Alliance on Mental Illness Westside Los Angeles ) (Vivien Killilea/Getty Images for National Allian)
Derek Hough through the years LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 12: (L-R) Carrie Ann Inaba and Derek Hough speak onstage during the Fourth Annual Critics Choice Real TV Awards at Fairmont Century Plaza on June 12, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Rich Polk/Getty Images for the Critics Choice Real TV Awards) (Rich Polk/Getty Images for the Critics Cho)
Derek Hough through the years LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - AUGUST 13: Television personality and dancer Derek Hough (C) dances with students at the Academy of Nevada Ballet Theatre on August 13, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Hough made a surprise visit to a Teen/Senior Ballet class where he danced with students of various skill levels ranging in age from 13 to 18 years old as they practiced and talked to them about his experiences as a professional dancer, including his current headlining show "Derek Hough: No Limit" at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images) (Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
Derek Hough through the years HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 20: Derek Hough attends the Los Angeles Premiere of Lionsgate's "John Wick: Chapter 4" at TCL Chinese Theatre on March 20, 2023 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Monica Schipper/Getty Images) (Monica Schipper/Getty Images)
Photos: Derek Hough through the years 2007: Actress Jennie Garth and her "Dancing With the Stars" partner, Derek Hough, kick off the worldwide celebration of the 2007 harvest of Beaujolais Nouveau at Paris Las Vegas on November 15, 2007, in Las Vegas. (Paris Las Vegas via Getty Images)
Photos: Derek Hough through the years 2008: Dancer Julianne Hough (left) and her brother, musician/dancer Derek Hough, arrive at Miley Cyrus' "Sweet 16" birthday celebration benefiting Youth Service America at Disneyland on October 5, 2008, in Anaheim, California. (Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
Photos: Derek Hough through the years 2009: Actress Shannon Elizabeth (left) and choreographer Derek Hough arrive at Maxim's 10th annual Hot 100 Celebration Presented by Dr Pepper Cherry, True Religion Brand Jeans, Stolichnaya Vodka and Corona held at Barker Hangar on May 13, 2009, in Santa Monica, California. (Jason Merritt/Getty Images)
Photos: Derek Hough through the years 2010: Dancer/actress Jennifer Grey and dancer Derek Hough, the winners of Season 11 of the "Dancing With the Stars" competition, visit "Good Morning America" at ABC Studios on November 24, 2010, in New York City. (Jemal Countess/Getty Images)
Photos: Derek Hough through the years 2011: Professional dancer Derek Hough arrives to the opening of the Badgley Mischka Flagship Store on Rodeo Drive on March 2, 2011, in Beverly Hills, California. (Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images)
Photos: Derek Hough through the years 2012: Television personalities Derek Hough and Maria Menounos arrive at 102.7 KIIS FM's Wango Tango at The Home Depot Center on May 12, 2012, in Carson, California. (Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)
Photos: Derek Hough through the years 2013: Choreographer Derek Hough, winner of the Best Choreography Award for "Dancing With the Stars," and actress Julianne Hough attend the Governors Ball during the 65th annual Primetime Emmy Awards at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on September 22, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)
Photos: Derek Hough through the years 2014: TV personality Derek Hough attends the 2014 Young Hollywood Awards brought to you by Samsung Galaxy at the Wiltern on July 27, 2014, in Los Angeles. (Ari Perilstein/Getty Images for Variety)
Photos: Derek Hough through the years 2015: Actress Julianne Hough (left) and professional dancer Derek Hough attend the 67th annual Primetime Emmy Awards at Microsoft Theater on September 20, 2015, in Los Angeles. (Jason Merritt/Getty Images)
Photos: Derek Hough through the years 2016: Television personality NeNe Leakes and Derek Hough speak onstage during the 27th annual GLAAD Media Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on April 2, 2016, in Beverly Hills, California. (Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)
Photos: Derek Hough through the years 2017: Derek Hough, Hayley Erbert, Julianne Hough and Brooks Laich attend the 2017 Creative Arts Emmy Awards Creative Arts Ball on September 9, 2017, in Los Angeles. (Neilson Barnard/Getty Images)
Photos: Derek Hough through the years 2018: Derek Hough attends the 2018 Creative Arts Emmys Day 2 at Microsoft Theater on September 9, 2018, in Los Angeles. (Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images)
Photos: Derek Hough through the years 2019: NE-YO and Derek Hough attend NBC's New York Mid Season Press Junket at Four Seasons Hotel New York on January 24, 2019, in New York City. (Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images)
Photos: Derek Hough through the years 2020: Hayley Erbert and Derek Hough attend Neuro Brands Presenting Sponsor at the Elton John AIDS Foundation's Academy Awards Viewing Party on February 9, 2020, in West Hollywood, California. (John Sciulli/Getty Images for Neuro Brands)
Photos: Derek Hough through the years 2021: Derek Hough and Hayley Erbert attends the 2021 Creative Arts Emmys at Microsoft Theater on September 12, 2021, in Los Angeles. (Kevin Winter/Getty Images)