Who is Derek Hough’s Wife? Is He Married? – Wiki, Net Worth

• Derek Hough is a professional ballroom dancer, actor, author, and singer.
• He won Dancing with the Stars six times and received two Primetime Emmy Awards for outstanding choreography.
• He is currently in a relationship with fellow dancer Hayley Erbert.
• He enjoys travelling, watching movies, reading books, and has two pet dogs.
• He has a net worth of up to $8 million and Hayley Erbert was the runner-up in Miss Kansas Teen USA and has been on three tours with Dancing with the Stars: Live!

Known for movies

Dancing with the Stars (2007-2016)
as Himself / Himself - Partner: Joanna Krupa / Himsel

Entertainment Tonight (2007-2017)
as Himself / Herself

Disneyland 60th Anniversary TV Special (2016)
as Himself - Host

Family Dance Off (2013)
as Himself - Host (2013-)

Who is Derek Hough? Wiki Bio

Derek Hough was born in Salt Lake City, Utah USA, on 17 May 1985 – his zodiac sign is Taurus and he holds American nationality. He is a professional ballroom dancer, actor, author, and a singer, best known for appearing in the dancing TV series “Dancing with the Stars”, winning it several times between 2007 and 2016.

Early life and education

Derek was has raised with his four sisters – Sharee, Marabeth, Katherine, and Julianne, in Salt Lake City by their father Bruce Robert Hough, who is best known for serving as the chairman of the Utah Republican Party, and mother Mari Anne Hough who is a teacher.

Derek became interested in acting at a very early age, and when he turned 12, his parents divorced and decided to send him to London, where he started taking dancing lessons under Corky and Shirley Ballas. After several months his sister Julianne joined him, and Derek stayed in England for the next 10 years. He attended the Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts where he also worked on his acting and singing skills, and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in 2007.

Career as a dancer and other ventures

Derek and two of his coaches’ children formed the trio 2B1G – meaning ‘two boys, one girl’ – and competed in England and in the USA, while Derek was learning how to play the piano and the drums during that time, to add to his guitar playing).

His dancing career was officially launched in 2007 when he appeared in the TV show “DanceX”, before joining the show “Dancing with the Stars” airing on ABC. He was paired with Jennie Garth who is an actress, and the two made it to the semi-finals before they were eliminated. He went on to compete in a total of nine seasons, winning six of these which is still a record. For his performance, Derek received two Primetime Emmy Awards for outstanding choreography, and was nominated for seven others.

He launched his acting career in 2001 appearing in the film “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone”, and this was followed by his appearances in films “Rock of Ages” and “Make Your Move 3D”.

He has also appeared in many theatre plays, making his debut in 2006 in “Footloose: The Musical” performed at the Novello Theatre. In 2013 he was invited to star in the dance film “Making Your Move”, which was followed by his recurring role in the musical drama series “Nashville” in 2014. In December 2016, he was chosen to portray Corny Collins in the live musical “Hairspray Live!” and was then invited to serve as a judge for the series “World of Dance”. His latest appearance on TV was in 2019, when he hosted the NBC show “Return to Downtown Abbey: A Grand Event”.

Who is Derek Hough’s wife? Is he married?

There have been rumors circulating the internet that the popular actor and dancer married his girlfriend Hayley Erbert in 2019, but these have been proven false. He started dating Hayley, a fellow dancer from “Dancing with the Stars”, in 2015 after the two met on the show. They have been together for nearly five years now, but aren’t engaged or married, and don’t have any children together.

Before Derek started dating Hayley, he was in a relationship with Shannon Elizabeth, which lasted for a year before they split for unknown reasons.

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From 2000 to 2008, he dated India de Beaufort, a famous British actress, and it is believed that they were engaged but cancel it and went their separate ways. Derek’s current girlfriend Hayley was also in a long-term relationship before meeting Derek, which lasted for around five years.

Hobbies and other interests

Derek likes to watch movies in his spare time – some of his favorite actors and actresses are Robert De Niro, Al Pacino and Natalie Portman, while some of his favorite movies are “Taxi Driver”, “The Godfather” trilogy, and “The Deer Hunter”.

He is keen on travelling and has been all around the US as well as to many European countries such as Greece – which he loves going to for its beaches – Turkey, and Germany among others. Two of his dream travel destinations are Paris in France and Miami in Florida. He is a lover of animals and has two pet dogs, while he’s donated money to two animal shelters, in New York and in London. He is keen on reading books in his spare time – his favorite writer is Herman Hesse, while his favorite books are “Siddhartha” and “The Glass Bead Game”.

Are you ready, Vegas?! My brand new residency “No Limit” begins this June @flamingovegas! Tickets on sale Friday at https://t.co/SZXBlcxEwV ⚡️ pic.twitter.com/Zcr2MBEaQe

— Derek Hough (@derekhough) February 3, 2020

Appearance and net worth

Derek is 34 years old. He has short brown hair and brown eyes, is 5ft 8ins (1.73m) tall, and weighs around 148lbs (67kgs). As of early 2020, his net worth is estimated at up to $8 million.

Who is Hayley Erbert, Derek’s girlfriend?

Hayley Erbert was born in Topeka, Kansas USA, on 11 October 1994 – her zodiac sign is Libra and she holds American nationality. She is a dancer, best known for competing in the show “Dancing with the Stars”. She also once competed in the beauty pageant Miss Kansas Teen USA, becoming runner-up.

She started dancing when she was three years old, and was soon practicing all styles of dance, while her contemporary dancing won her many national titles and awards. When she was attending high school, she competed in the dancing show “So You Think You Can Dance” reaching third place, and from there went on to dance in many shows, and music videos such as those of Pitbull, Paula Abdul, and Carried Underwood. She has been on three tours around North America with the show “Dancing with the Stars: Live!”

Hayley was Kameron Couch and Hudson West’s mentor when they competed in the show “Juniors” – the Dancing with the Stars: two finished in 10th place. Hayley is afraid of heights.

Marks

#	Marks / Signs
1	Blond hair and blue eyes

Quotes

#	Quote
1	You don't have to be good at something in order to get started. You just have to get started in order to be good at it.
2	The road called "Someday" leads to a town called "Nowhere".

Facts

#	Fact
1	Best friends with Mark Ballas.
2	He and partner Amber Riley are crowned the winners of Dancing with the Stars (2005) Season 17. [November 2013]
3	He and partner Nicole Scherzinger are crowned the winners of Dancing with the Stars (2005) Season 10. [May 2010]
4	He and partner Brooke Burke-Charvet are crowned the winners of Dancing with the Stars (2005) Season 7. [November 2008]
5	He and partner Kellie Pickler are crowned the winners of Dancing with the Stars (2005) Season 16. [May 2013]
6	He and partner Jennifer Grey are crowned the winners of Dancing with the Stars (2005) Season 11. [November 2010]
7	Cousin of Lorien Hough-Cord.
8	A world champion of Latin and ballroom dancing.
9	He is a second cousin of Ross Lynch, Riker Lynch, Rocky Lynch and Rydel Lynch, of the band, "R5", and of their brother, Ryland Lynch, the band manager. Their maternal grandmothers are sisters. He has English, Dutch, French-Canadian, German, Swiss-German, Scots-Irish, Scottish, Danish, Swedish, and French ancestry.
10	Nephew of John Hough and Tina Hough, owners of the Roosevelt Hotel in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho.
11	Brother of Julianne Hough, Katherine Hough, Mara Beth Hough and Sharee Hough.
12	Has 8 nieces and nephews - Paris, Willow, Star, Bronson and Quaid Wise (from sister Sharee Hough). Aidan Poole (from sister Mara Beth Hough). Ariana and Adilyn Phillips (from sister Katherine Hough).
13	Good friends with Cheryl. They met when Derek choreographed and starred in her music video for her hit single, Parachute.
14	(August 8, 2009) Broke up with Shannon Elizabeth. They met when they were partnered together on Dancing with the Stars (2005) in Spring 2008.
15	Attended and graduated from the Italia Conti Academy of Performing Arts in London.
16	Mother: Marianne Nelson (Stepfather: Aaron Nelson) Father: Bruce Hough (Stepmother: Debra Hough).
17	Grandparents: Colleen and Bob Hough.
18	Uncles: Scott Hough, Charlie Hough.
19	Last name is pronounced "Huff".
20	At age 18, he debuted in "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang", and stayed with the show for the final six months of its run at the London Palladium.
21	Moved to London at age 12 and lived there for 10 years, before moving to Los Angeles to star on Dancing with the Stars (2005).
22	His first professional role was that of Ren McCormick in the musical adaptation of Footloose (1984). His sister, Julianne Hough, stars in the remake of said film, Footloose (2011), as Ariel Moore.

Pictures

All pictures

Movies

Actor

Title	Year	Status	Character
Untitled Kourtney Kang Project	2017	TV Movie pre-production	Mr. Riley
I Believe in You: Michael Buble	2017	Video short	Adult Derek Hough
Hairspray Live!	2016	TV Movie	Corny Collins
The Arena (Lindsey Stirling)	2016	Video short	Dancer
Nashville	2014-2016	TV Series	Noah West
Jane the Virgin	2016	TV Series	Salsa Dancer
Make Your Move	2013		Donny
Rock of Ages	2012		Dancer (uncredited)
Better with You	2011	TV Series	Philip
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone	2001		Hogwarts Schoolboy (uncredited)

Soundtrack

Title	Year	Status	Character
Disneyland 60th Anniversary TV Special	2016	TV Movie performer: "Step In Time"
Dancing with the Stars	2009	TV Series performer - 1 episode

Director

Title	Year	Status	Character
I Believe in You: Michael Buble	2017	Video short

Miscellaneous

Title	Year	Status	Character
Better with You	2011	TV Series choreographer - 1 episode

Self

Title	Year	Status	Character
World of Dance	2017	TV Series pre-production	Himself - Judge
American Ninja Warrior: Celebrity Edition	2017	TV Movie	Himself - Competitor
The Insider	2008-2017	TV Series	Himself
Live with Kelly and Ryan	2008-2017	TV Series	Himself - Guest / Himself / Himself - Guest Co-Host / ...
Harry	2017	TV Series	Himself
Access Hollywood	2008-2017	TV Series	Himself
The Doctors	2017	TV Series	Himself
Entertainment Tonight	2007-2017	TV Series	Himself / Herself
Extra	2014-2017	TV Series	Himself
The Talk	2017	TV Series	Himself
Rachael Ray	2015-2016	TV Series	Himself / Himself - Guest
Good Morning America	2008-2016	TV Series	Himself - Guest / Himself
The Chew	2016	TV Series	Himself - Guest / Himself
Access Hollywood Live	2016	TV Series	Himself
Ellen: The Ellen DeGeneres Show	2007-2016	TV Series	Himself - Guest / Himself
Today	2015-2016	TV Series	Himself - Guest
The Wonderful World of Disney Magical Holiday Celebration	2016	TV Movie	Himself
Dancing with the Stars	2007-2016	TV Series	Himself / Himself - Partner: Kellie Pickler / Himself - Partner: Nicole Scherzinger / ...
Shorebreak: The Clark Little Story	2016	Documentary	Himself
2016 Creative Arts Emmys	2016	TV Movie	Himself - Presenter: Outstanding Technical Direction, Camerawork, Video Control for a Limited Series, Movie or Special / Outstanding Technical Direction, Camerawork, Video Control for a Series / Outstanding Host for a Reality or Reality-Competition Program and Nominated: Outstanding Choreography
IHeartRadio Music Awards 2016	2016	TV Special	Himself
Disneyland 60th Anniversary TV Special	2016	TV Movie	Himself - Host
Jimmy Kimmel Live!	2008-2016	TV Series	Himself - Guest
The View	2009-2015	TV Series	Himself - Guest / Himself
2015 Hero Dog Awards	2015	TV Movie	Himself
Ok! TV	2015	TV Series	Himself
2015 Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Awards	2015	TV Movie	Himself - Winner: Outstanding Choreography
Lip Sync Battle	2015	TV Series	Himself - Competitor
Mark & Derek's Excellent Flip	2015	TV Series	Himself - Host
Inside Edition	2014	TV Series documentary	Himself
2014 Young Hollywood Awards	2014	TV Special	Himself
E! News	2014	TV Series	Himself
A Hollywood Christmas at the Grove	2013	TV Special	Himself
The Arsenio Hall Show	2013	TV Series	Himself - Guest
The 65th Primetime Emmy Awards	2013	TV Special	Himself - Winner & Nominee
Family Dance Off	2013	TV Series	Himself - Host (2013-)
2013 Young Hollywood Awards	2013	TV Special	Himself
Good Day L.A.	2013	TV Series	Himself - Guest
Wonderview	2013	TV Series	Himself
Fighters Only Mixed Martial Arts Awards IV	2011	TV Special	Himself
Ridiculousness	2011	TV Series	Himself
Extreme Makeover: Home Edition	2010	TV Series	Himself
The Oprah Winfrey Show	2008-2010	TV Series	Himself - Guest
Who Wants to Be a Millionaire	2010	TV Series	Himself - Celebrity Question Presenter
Cheryl Cole's Night In	2009	TV Movie	Himself
The Bonnie Hunt Show	2009	TV Series	Himself - Guest
Walt Disney World Christmas Day Parade	2007	TV Special documentary	Himself
2007 American Music Awards	2007	TV Special	Himself
20/20	2007	TV Series documentary	Himself
DanceX	2007	TV Series	Himself - Choreographer
XIX Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony	2002	TV Movie	Dancer (uncredited)

Archive Footage

Title	Year	Status	Character
The Insider	2014-2017	TV Series	Himself
Entertainment Tonight	2014-2017	TV Series	Himself
Extra	2015-2017	TV Series	Himself
Inside Edition	2015	TV Series documentary	Himself
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno	2012	TV Series	Himself
E! True Hollywood Story	2008	TV Series documentary	Himself

Awards

Won Awards

Year	Award	Ceremony	Nomination	Movie
2015	Primetime Emmy	Primetime Emmy Awards	Outstanding Choreography	Dancing with the Stars (2005)
2014	Young Hollywood Award	Young Hollywood Awards	Hottest Body (of Work)
2013	Primetime Emmy	Primetime Emmy Awards	Outstanding Choreography	Dancing with the Stars (2005)

Nominated Awards

Year	Award	Ceremony	Nomination	Movie
2016	Primetime Emmy	Primetime Emmy Awards	Outstanding Choreography	Dancing with the Stars (2005)
2014	Primetime Emmy	Primetime Emmy Awards	Outstanding Choreography	Dancing with the Stars (2005)
2014	Young Hollywood Award	Young Hollywood Awards	Best Bromance
2013	Primetime Emmy	Primetime Emmy Awards	Outstanding Choreography	Dancing with the Stars (2005)
2010	Primetime Emmy	Primetime Emmy Awards	Outstanding Choreography	Dancing with the Stars (2005)
2010	Primetime Emmy	Primetime Emmy Awards	Outstanding Choreography	Dancing with the Stars (2005)
2009	Primetime Emmy	Primetime Emmy Awards	Outstanding Choreography	Dancing with the Stars (2005)