Derek Hough Reveals Wife Hayley Erbert Is Hospitalized, Underwent an 'Emergency Craniectomy' While on Tour

"She is in stable condition,” the 'Dancing with the Stars' judge announced

Derek Hough revealed that his wife Hayley Erbert was hospitalized and rushed into emergency surgery.

On Thursday, the Dancing with the Stars judge, 38, announced on Instagram that his wife was being treated for a cranial hematoma — when blood collects in the skull — after experiencing symptoms while the couple is on their Symphony of Dance tour.

“At the end of last night’s tour performance in Washington, D.C., my wife Hayley became disoriented and was taken to the hospital,” he wrote. “She was diagnosed with a cranial hematoma from a burst blood vessel and required an emergency craniectomy. She is in stable condition.”

Derek Hough and Hayley Erbert attends the Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny U.S. Premiere at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California on June 14, 2023

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“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,” Hough added.

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Underneath the post, numerous stars and fans sent their well wishes to the couple and Erbert’s recovery.

“Prayers and love for you both !!!” Jenna Dewan wrote while Peta Murgatroyd added, “Omg Derek. Please send her our love!!”

Xochitl Gomez also commented, “Focusing all my positivity and well wishes directly toward Hayley. She is a shining light 🤍”

“Praying for you guys,” Kevin Jonas said.

Hough and Erbert, 27, got married on Aug. 26 before their Symphony of Dance tour kicked off on Sept. 28. There is no word yet on whether upcoming tour dates will be postponed following Erbert’s health scare.

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