Derek Hough Says Fatherhood Outranks His Six DWTS Championships
Derek Hough, a six-time DWTS champion and current judge, celebrates becoming a first-time dad to Everley Capri and has even brought his daughter to DWTS events and tours with wife Hayley Erbert. He continues to balance a busy schedule—from Emmys appearances and DWTS judging to live performances and promotional campaigns—while reflecting on how fatherhood reshapes his outlook on his long-running career.
Entertainment · 5 sources · Sep 19, 2026Read it
The journal
Open the journal →The conversation starts in the journal — be the first to post.
About Derek Hough
Derek Bruce Hough is an American professional Latin and ballroom dancer, choreographer, actor, singer, and television personality. From 2007 to 2016, Hough was a professional dancer on the ABC dance competition series Dancing with the Stars, winning the show a record-breaking six times with his celebrity partners. For his work, Hough received 14 nominations for the Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Choreography, winning the award 4 times. Hough later became a judge on the series beginning with its 29th season.
Everything about Derek Hough →- Occupation
- singer, actor, film actor, television actor
- Citizenship
- United States
- Born
- May 17, 1985
- Website
- http://derekhough.com/