Derek Hough, known to the world for his dancing skills, has been dating Hayley Erbert, who is a social media personality herself, for seven years and now the couple is finally ready to tie the knot! It took them long enough, but they will soon be dancing at a reception.
Hough, The World of Dance judge is now officially engaged to his longtime girlfriend, Hayley Erbert. The couple took to Instagram to share the news. In the photo, Hayley could be seen in Derek’s arms and the caption read, “It’s only the beginning…the beginning of forever.”
Derek and Hayley have been together since 2015 but they didn’t open up about their romance until 2017. But they have known each other even before they were a couple. Hayley gained fame in the world of dance when she was a participant in Season 10 of So You Think You Can Dance? back in 2013. She first met Derek when she was hired as a dancer on Derek and Julianne Hough’s MOVE Live on tour.
Derek was previously in a relationship with India De Beaufort from 2000 to 2008. He also dated Shannon Elizabeth, who was his season six partner on the Dancing With The Stars. He has been also been previously rumored to date Nicole Scherzinger, Cheryl Cole, Nikki Reed, and Nina Dobrev.
Derek ended his connection with Dancing With The Stars during season 23 in 2016 but his relationship with Hayley has been going strong ever since. Congratulations to the beautiful couple!
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