Hayley Erbert’s Emotional Tribute at Britt Stewart’s Wedding
On September 22, 2025, Derek Hough shared a heartfelt Instagram post celebrating his wife, Hayley Erbert, who served as maid of honor at Dancing With the Stars pro Britt Stewart’s wedding to actor Daniel Durant on August 23, 2025. Erbert went above and beyond by learning American Sign Language (ASL) to deliver a moving speech directly to Durant, who is deaf, during the ceremony.
Hough posted a video capturing Erbert practicing her speech, with him offering encouragement, saying, “Babe, it’s unbelievable. It makes me emotional watching you do that.” In the speech, Erbert expressed, “Daniel, you have made Britt shine brighter than ever. You are her perfect balance, steady and grounding. Thank you for loving my best friend the way she deserves to be.” The gesture left guests emotional, with Hough noting, “Not a dry eye” during the speech.
Fans flooded the comments with praise. Julianne Hough wrote, “So beautiful ❤️,” while a fan commented, “Hayley is a true gem. What a beautiful thing for her to do for them.” Another added, “This is what friendship is all about. Going the extra mile to make your friends feel extra special.”
Gia Giudice Addresses Financial Criticism and Living Situation
In a separate story, Next Gen NYC star Gia Giudice, 24, responded to critics claiming she’s “living off mommy’s money” while residing at her mother Teresa Giudice’s Montville, New Jersey mansion. On the September 15, 2025 episode of her Casual Chaos podcast, Gia clarified, “I get scrutinized every single day, and they’re, like, ‘Oh, you’re living off mommy’s money.’ Only if you knew.” She explained that she pays her car insurance bill quarterly from her own account, emphasizing her financial independence.
During an appearance on Sirius XM’s Jeff Lewis Live, Gia addressed her collection of Cartier Love bracelets, valued between $5,000 and $50,000 each, confirming, “They’re mine. I buy them for myself.” While Teresa admitted to covering Gia’s cell phone bill and stepdad Luis Ruelas paying for her health insurance, Gia maintained, “I’m literally on my own.” Host Jeff Lewis playfully remarked, “She has $100,000 on her wrist,” to which Gia and her family laughed, acknowledging her shopping habits.
Gia, who graduated from Rutgers University in 2023, also discussed her living situation. She returned to her family’s home due to the exhausting commute between New Jersey and New York City, where her career as an influencer and content creator has intensified since filming Next Gen NYC. In August 2025, Gia shared Instagram updates about apartment hunting in Hudson County, New Jersey, with her boyfriend, Christian Carmichael. She expressed excitement for “this new chapter,” focusing on Hoboken and Jersey City, with plans to continue her search.
