'Dancing With The Stars': Who is Hayley Erbert? Derek Hough reportedly planning on proposing girlfriend

The two have been sharing a strong relationship and recently he revealed that quarantining has just made their relationship stronger
Hayley Erbert and Derek Hough (Getty Images)
Hayley Erbert and Derek Hough (Getty Images)

Derek Hough has been one of the favorite judges on the show and there is no doubt he has a lot of fans. He broke many hearts when he revealed that he was dating Hayley Erbert. The two have been sharing a strong relationship and recently he revealed that quarantining has just made their relationship stronger. 

Speaking to FOX News, Derek admitted he shares a strong connection with his girlfriend that is hard to match. There have been rumors that he is planning on proposing to her soon. Here's everything you need to know about her.

1. She met Derek on the show

Hayley has been dancing ever since she was a young child and her love for dancing landed her as a mentor on 'Dancing With The Stars'. The two met on the show and it was then when sparks flew between them. The pair had been competing against each other but got the chance of performing together in one of the episodes. 

2. They have been dating each other since 2015

The pair have been seeing each other since 2015, as reported by Oprah Magazine. Time and again Derek has been vocal about how they complement each other and their relationship has been going strong. 

" It’s interesting, we have definitely grown closer as a couple during this time. We started this YouTube channel, which has been a lot of fun actually. We're kind of opening up our relationship a little bit more. We've been cooking together. We've been really fortunate to where it's been a really positive impact on our relationship," he told Fox News when asked about their relationship. 

3. They have a YouTube channel together

The couple is not afraid to show off their relationship to the world. The pair started their own YouTube channel in which they often upload videos to give viewers a glimpse of their relationship. 

4. They are parents to their cute pets

Hayley and Derek have a cat and a dog that they dearly love. There is no doubt they have their family complete at the moment as they all spend the quarantine together. 

While Derek has not confirmed or denied any rumors, we won't be surprised if the two announce their engagement soon. 

'Dancing With The Stars' airs on Mondays at 8 pm ET on ABC. 

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