Derek Hough, wife Hayley Erbert make emotional return to 'Dancing with the Stars'

LOS ANGELES — It was an especially emotional night on “Dancing with the Stars” on Tuesday.

Derek Hough and his wife, Hayley Erbert, returned to dance in the ballroom for the first time since Erbert underwent brain surgery last year.

Erbert had quite a scare last December. When she was on tour with Derek, she had emergency surgery because of bleeding in her skull.

Thankfully she’s recovered and returned to the “DWTS” ballroom strong.

Hough said he’s just thankful to have the opportunity to dance with his wife again and begin to share their story.

“The only time she ever cried was when I told her how much love was pouring in from so many people. And she said, ‘You didn’t even have to tell me that. I can feel it,'” Hough said.

“I felt it literally take over my entire body. I felt the love. I felt the support. I felt the prayers, and it was one of the most beautiful experiences I have ever had in my entire life, and it was a very spiritual moment for me,” Erbert said.

The couple is just about to embark on a new tour, celebrating the holidays.

“This is not a typical holiday show. This is gonna be pretty epic,” said Hough.

Erbert is performing in the holiday show with her husband.

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