Photo:JC Olivera/Variety via GettyDerek Houghbrought home Emmy gold Sunday night, a win that brought tears to his eyes for more than one reason.While accepting the Creative ArtsEmmy Awardfor outstanding choreography for variety or reality programming for his work onDancing with the Stars, Hough’s eyes welled up as he praised his wife Hayley Erbert, who is recovering from recent surgery on her skull.“Exactly a month ago, I was in the hospital. This was a different moment,” he said tearfully. “A month ago was a life-changing moment that reminded me to really cherish and savor every moment.““I want to dedicate this to my beautiful wife,” he continued. “I just flew in from Washington, D.C., last night. Your strength and your courage this whole month has been unbelievable. You inspired me every day.”JC Olivera/Variety via GettyOn Dec. 7, thenewlywedswere at their Washington D.C., stop in their Symphony of Dance tour when Erbert required anemergency craniectomyafter being diagnosed with a cranial hematoma from a burst blood vessel.A few weeks later, after Erbert went in for a second surgery, Hough shared that a follow-up cranioplasty to repair her skull had been“successfully completed as planned.”“My sincere appreciation goes to the exceptional medical team,” wrote Hough onInstagram. “Their expertise and steady hands were pivotal in this journey, ensuring a smooth and successful surgery. Especially Dr. Mai who not only performed the surgery but was also the one who saved her life 2 weeks ago.“Derek Hough and Hayley Erbert take a walk after her cranial surgery.Derek Hough/ InstagramHe added, “This surgery marks a significant milestone in my wife’s recovery journey, and your support has played a crucial role in getting us here.“Since Erbert’s surgery, Hough has been providing his social media followers withregular updateson his wife’s condition and thank them for their ongoing support.“Your thoughts, prayers, and positive energy have been a source of strength and comfort for us during this challenging time,” Hough wrote on Thursday. “It’s truly heartwarming to know how much love and care surrounds us.”The couple — who have have been together since 2015 when they both appeared onDancing with the Stars —tied the knotin California last August aftergetting engagedin June 2022.Steven Simione/GettyLast month, they expressed their gratitude for their life and health while celebrating theirfirst holiday season together as a married couple.“Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas! 🎄 Cherishing the greatest gift of all,” the couple captioned a joint Instagram post featuring a photo of them kissing in front of a Christmas tree. “The precious gift of life and the love we share. Hold your loved ones close and treasure every moment. ♥️"Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.SeePEOPLE’s full coverageof the 75th annual Primetime Emmy Awards, which are airing live from the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles Monday at 8 p.m. ET on Fox.
Photo:JC Olivera/Variety via Getty
JC Olivera/Variety via Getty
Derek Houghbrought home Emmy gold Sunday night, a win that brought tears to his eyes for more than one reason.While accepting the Creative ArtsEmmy Awardfor outstanding choreography for variety or reality programming for his work onDancing with the Stars, Hough’s eyes welled up as he praised his wife Hayley Erbert, who is recovering from recent surgery on her skull.“Exactly a month ago, I was in the hospital. This was a different moment,” he said tearfully. “A month ago was a life-changing moment that reminded me to really cherish and savor every moment.““I want to dedicate this to my beautiful wife,” he continued. “I just flew in from Washington, D.C., last night. Your strength and your courage this whole month has been unbelievable. You inspired me every day.”JC Olivera/Variety via GettyOn Dec. 7, thenewlywedswere at their Washington D.C., stop in their Symphony of Dance tour when Erbert required anemergency craniectomyafter being diagnosed with a cranial hematoma from a burst blood vessel.A few weeks later, after Erbert went in for a second surgery, Hough shared that a follow-up cranioplasty to repair her skull had been“successfully completed as planned.”“My sincere appreciation goes to the exceptional medical team,” wrote Hough onInstagram. “Their expertise and steady hands were pivotal in this journey, ensuring a smooth and successful surgery. Especially Dr. Mai who not only performed the surgery but was also the one who saved her life 2 weeks ago.“Derek Hough and Hayley Erbert take a walk after her cranial surgery.Derek Hough/ InstagramHe added, “This surgery marks a significant milestone in my wife’s recovery journey, and your support has played a crucial role in getting us here.“Since Erbert’s surgery, Hough has been providing his social media followers withregular updateson his wife’s condition and thank them for their ongoing support.“Your thoughts, prayers, and positive energy have been a source of strength and comfort for us during this challenging time,” Hough wrote on Thursday. “It’s truly heartwarming to know how much love and care surrounds us.”The couple — who have have been together since 2015 when they both appeared onDancing with the Stars —tied the knotin California last August aftergetting engagedin June 2022.Steven Simione/GettyLast month, they expressed their gratitude for their life and health while celebrating theirfirst holiday season together as a married couple.“Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas! 🎄 Cherishing the greatest gift of all,” the couple captioned a joint Instagram post featuring a photo of them kissing in front of a Christmas tree. “The precious gift of life and the love we share. Hold your loved ones close and treasure every moment. ♥️"Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.SeePEOPLE’s full coverageof the 75th annual Primetime Emmy Awards, which are airing live from the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles Monday at 8 p.m. ET on Fox.
Derek Houghbrought home Emmy gold Sunday night, a win that brought tears to his eyes for more than one reason.
While accepting the Creative ArtsEmmy Awardfor outstanding choreography for variety or reality programming for his work onDancing with the Stars, Hough’s eyes welled up as he praised his wife Hayley Erbert, who is recovering from recent surgery on her skull.
“Exactly a month ago, I was in the hospital. This was a different moment,” he said tearfully. “A month ago was a life-changing moment that reminded me to really cherish and savor every moment.”
“I want to dedicate this to my beautiful wife,” he continued. “I just flew in from Washington, D.C., last night. Your strength and your courage this whole month has been unbelievable. You inspired me every day.”
On Dec. 7, thenewlywedswere at their Washington D.C., stop in their Symphony of Dance tour when Erbert required anemergency craniectomyafter being diagnosed with a cranial hematoma from a burst blood vessel.
A few weeks later, after Erbert went in for a second surgery, Hough shared that a follow-up cranioplasty to repair her skull had been“successfully completed as planned.”
“My sincere appreciation goes to the exceptional medical team,” wrote Hough onInstagram. “Their expertise and steady hands were pivotal in this journey, ensuring a smooth and successful surgery. Especially Dr. Mai who not only performed the surgery but was also the one who saved her life 2 weeks ago.”
Derek Hough and Hayley Erbert take a walk after her cranial surgery.Derek Hough/ Instagram
Derek Hough/ Instagram
He added, “This surgery marks a significant milestone in my wife’s recovery journey, and your support has played a crucial role in getting us here.”
Since Erbert’s surgery, Hough has been providing his social media followers withregular updateson his wife’s condition and thank them for their ongoing support.
“Your thoughts, prayers, and positive energy have been a source of strength and comfort for us during this challenging time,” Hough wrote on Thursday. “It’s truly heartwarming to know how much love and care surrounds us.”
The couple — who have have been together since 2015 when they both appeared onDancing with the Stars —tied the knotin California last August aftergetting engagedin June 2022.
Steven Simione/Getty
Last month, they expressed their gratitude for their life and health while celebrating theirfirst holiday season together as a married couple.
“Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas! 🎄 Cherishing the greatest gift of all,” the couple captioned a joint Instagram post featuring a photo of them kissing in front of a Christmas tree. “The precious gift of life and the love we share. Hold your loved ones close and treasure every moment. ♥️”
Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.
SeePEOPLE’s full coverageof the 75th annual Primetime Emmy Awards, which are airing live from the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles Monday at 8 p.m. ET on Fox.
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