Derek Hough And Hayley Erbert’s First Kiss Was Extremely Public

Derek Hough and Hayley Erbert had a working relationship very early on, but it didn’t take very long for the two to realize that their chemistry far exceeded what was going on during the rehearsals and their live performances. When Kelly Clarkson asked who made the first move, however, both Derek and Erbert pointed fingers at each other. “I think we both opened the door simultaneously, maybe?” Derek asked, looking over at Erbert, who was in the audience. She made a face as if to suggest that wasn’t the case. Ultimately, the two agreed that it was indeed Derek who initiated things.

Over the years, Derek and Erbert have traveled together, performed together, and really built a life together. The next step for the newlyweds will most likely be kids. “I know she’s just going to be an amazing mother and amazing wife … she’s so thoughtful, so caring, so loving,” Derek told Us Weekly in January 2022. “Just seeing the way she is with our animals, I mean if she’s even a quarter of the way she is with our animals how she is with our kids I just can’t wait to see her be a mom,” he added. But the couple has some big plans ahead before settling down to start a family.