At Britt Stewart’s wedding, the spotlight wasn’t just on the bride and groom — it was on a tender moment that revealed a side of Derek Hough fans rarely get to see. The Dancing With the Stars judge admitted that his wife, Hayley Erbert, left him completely undone with her sweetness, describing the moment as one that “broke me in the best way.”
The couple, who tied the knot themselves just last year, were attending the star-studded ceremony when Hayley shared a gesture so heartfelt that Derek couldn’t hold back his emotions. Surrounded by friends, music, and love, Derek confessed he found himself breathless and overwhelmed, his heart melting in ways he hadn’t anticipated.
Insiders at the wedding say the scene was nothing short of cinematic. Derek, usually the composed professional on screen, was visibly moved, his eyes fixed on Hayley as she laughed, danced, and offered her support to Britt. “It wasn’t just love — it was a reminder of everything we’ve been through together,” Derek later said, his voice thick with emotion.
Fans of the couple know their journey has been anything but easy. From Hayley’s health struggles to the constant demands of life in the spotlight, they’ve faced challenges that could have easily shaken their bond. Instead, Derek says those very trials have made their love stronger — and moments like this wedding reminder are proof of how deeply Hayley’s presence continues to shape him.
“She has this way of reaching into my soul without even trying,” Derek confessed. “At Britt’s wedding, watching her in that environment of joy and love, I just felt undone — but in the best way. It’s hard to explain, but she broke me down in the most beautiful sense.”
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The candid admission has sent fans swooning, with many praising Derek for speaking so openly about his love for Hayley. Social media lit up with comments from supporters calling the couple “an inspiration,” and reminding the world that even amid fame, the raw honesty of love is what resonates most.
For Derek, the wedding wasn’t just about celebrating a friend — it became a deeply personal reminder of the gratitude he carries for his wife. Their story, marked by resilience and tenderness, now shines even brighter as an example of devotion that transcends the dance floor.
As Britt Stewart begins her new chapter in marriage, Derek and Hayley’s own love story continues to inspire — proving that the strongest bonds aren’t about perfection, but about allowing yourself to be vulnerable, broken open, and rebuilt by love.