Derek Hough's TEARFUL Speech About Wife Hayley Erbert After Emmy Win _ E! News

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00:00 Derek Hough gives an emotional speech about his wife, Haley Erbert, while accepting his

00:04 Creative Arts Emmy Award.

00:07 The Dancing with the Stars judge was brought to tears at the January 7th ceremony while

00:11 reflecting on his wife's recent health journey.

00:14 Haley had a serious health scare on December 6th, when after her Symphony of Dance tour

00:19 performance in Washington, D.C., she became disoriented and was taken to the hospital.

00:24 There she was diagnosed with a cranial hematoma from a burst blood vessel, and during surgery,

00:29 part of her skull was removed to ease pressure on her brain.

00:33 She then underwent a successful cranioplasty surgery on December 21st.

00:37 Derek, who accepted the award for Outstanding Choreography at the ceremony, recalled in

00:42 his speech per deadline, "Exactly a month ago, I was in the hospital.

00:46 This is a different moment, a life-changing moment, reminding me to really savor every

00:51 moment."

00:52 Hough won the Emmy for creating a Dancing with the Stars routine to Michael Buble's

00:55 song "Higher."

00:57 The 38-year-old went on to dedicate his award to his beautiful wife, Erbert, saying, "Your

01:02 strength and your courage this whole month has been unbelievable.

01:05 You inspire me every day."

01:07 Haley took to Instagram December 31st to share a compilation video of everything she and

01:12 Derek have experienced this past year, from their wedding in August to a national dance

01:17 tour and finally, the unexpected health emergency.

01:20 Haley wrote, "2023 was a year of the highest of highs and some life-changing moments.

01:26 I'm so grateful for the people in my life that have stood by me through it all."

01:30 In the video, she also gave her followers their first look at the scar on her head following

01:35 multiple brain surgeries.

01:37 Derek commented on her post, saying, "My courageous, quiet warrior wife.

01:42 What a year we have had.

01:43 So many things to be thankful for.

01:45 This video brings me to tears.

01:47 I'm so in awe of you and more in love with you each day."

01:50 [MUSIC PLAYING]

01:52 Guys, to the right.

01:53 Guys, together right there.

01:55 Derek, looking together, guys.

01:57 Now, smile right here, guys.

01:58 There you go.

01:58 Hold that.

01:59 Together.

02:00 Take a smile.

02:02 Derek, straight ahead.

02:03 There it is.

02:03 Hold that.

02:04 [MUSIC PLAYING]

02:07 (upbeat music)

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