In a tender and heartfelt moment that has resonated deeply with fans around the world, Derek and Hayley Hough opened up once more about their journey through loss, love, and healing. The beloved Dancing With the Stars couple, who are now expecting their first child, shared a moving thank-you video on social media — one that brought many viewers to tears.
Holding each other close, the couple expressed their overwhelming gratitude to fans and friends who reached out with compassion following their recent revelation about a miscarriage they experienced last year. “From the bottom of our hearts, we just want to say a huge thank you for all the beautiful messages and for sharing your own stories with us,” they wrote in the caption that accompanied the video.
Derek began the message with quiet sincerity, saying, “Hey everybody, we just wanted to say thank you so much for all your kind messages after our post about our loss last year.” His voice wavered slightly as he spoke, while Hayley gently added, “We wanted to share this video this month specifically because it’s Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month.”
The couple’s openness struck a chord, shining a light on a subject often hidden in silence. Fans flooded the comments with support, thanking Derek and Hayley for their vulnerability and for helping others feel less alone in their grief. “You two have such grace and courage,” one follower wrote. “Your honesty is a gift to so many.”
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For both Derek and Hayley, the past year has been one of profound emotion — marked by heartbreak but also by renewal. Their decision to speak publicly about their loss reflects not just strength, but also their shared mission to use love as a way to connect and heal.
In the video, Hayley shared that though the pain of miscarriage never fully disappears, it has deepened their gratitude for the precious moments they have now. “It taught us to hold each other tighter, to be present, and to remember that every heartbeat is a miracle,” she said softly.
As the couple prepare to welcome their first child, fans continue to rally behind them, celebrating their honesty, bravery, and unwavering bond. Derek later added, “We’ve always believed that through dance and through art, we express emotion — but this time, it’s our hearts doing the dancing.”
Through their message, the Houghs have transformed personal pain into a universal reminder — that healing begins when love is shared, grief is spoken, and hope is never lost.
