
Derek Hough and Hayley Erbert have been keeping their babyâs gender a secret â until now, maybe. Just weeks after telling fans they planned to keep that detail private, the âDancing With the Starsâ pros may have accidentally dropped a big hint that has fans buzzing. In his recent Instagram story, eagle-eyed fans caught Hough saying, âAnd she said hiya!â sparking speculation that the couple is expecting a baby girl.
The couple, who met while performing together on DWTS and married in 2023, have shared numerous joyful updates about their pregnancy. But after Houghâs recent offhand comment, eagle-eyed viewers think the ballroom duo mightâve let the babyâs gender slip.
Hough & Erbert Are Keeping Their Secret (Mostly)
Despite the possible slip, Hough emphasized that he and Erbert still plan to keep their babyâs gender private. During his September 3 appearance on âLive with Kelly and Mark,â the 39-year-old dancer explained why the couple wants to hold on to a little mystery.
âYeah, you know, thereâs not a lot of surprises in life, right?â Hough told People. âWeâre going to keep that one to ourselves. So yeah, itâs going to be exciting. Canât wait.â

He admitted that while Erbert was eager to learn the gender for practical reasons, they both agreed to keep it between them. âSheâs like, âThat closet is ready to go, the clothes are ready,ââ he said with a laugh. âShe wants to know whatâs going on.â
The Coupleâs Sweet Journey to Parenthood
Hough and Erbert, who tied the knot in 2023, announced they were expecting their first child in July. The joyful news came just months after Hough shared a heartfelt birthday tribute to fellow dancer Val Chmerkovskiy, writing, âThank you for being an example of a great father for when that day comes.â
That special day came sooner than expected. Four months later, Hough and Erbert revealed their pregnancy in a touching video that quickly went viral, drawing love and excitement from fans around the world.
Since sharing their pregnancy news, Hough and Erbert have been savoring every moment â and doing it with signature style. On September 8, Erbert posted breathtaking maternity photos on Instagram, wearing a flowing red gown and gently cradling her belly as she posed beside Hough against a glowing mountain sunset.
Just days later, Hough shared a video from the same shoot set to Justin Bieberâs âGo Baby,â captioning it, âThatâs my babieâs â¤ï¸â¤ï¸.â The montage featured Erbert in both a slinky white dress and her red gown, smiling as she embraced her husband.
Fans quickly filled the comments with love and excitement for the parents-to-be, eagerly waiting for the coupleâs next update, and perhaps, a hint about whether theyâre expecting a baby girl.
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