Every Tear Tells a Story: The Moments Derek Hough Broke Down and Took Us With Him /dn
Every time Derek Hough cried, our hearts cracked a little too. Whether it was on Dancing with the Stars or during an emotional tribute, his tears weren’t just seen—they were felt. Derek wears his heart on his sleeve, and when he breaks down, it’s a moment of raw humanity that pulls viewers in. From heartfelt stories about his family to moving performances that touched his soul, each tear reminded us that vulnerability is strength. His passion for dance, life, and love shines through even more brightly when his emotions take over. And in those moments, we couldn’t help but cry with him—because when Derek feels deeply, we all do. He reminds us what it means to truly connect.
Every Time Derek Hough Cried & We Cried Too
Dancing with the Stars” judge Derek Hough is one of the most beloved cast members on the show. Over the years, he has proven himself to be passionate, sensitive, caring and romantic. He’s opened himself up, sharing his emotions with the world, on television and social media.
Derek has captured audiences with his dancing, singing and stage presence, but also by just being real. And we love him for that! When he smiles, we all smile, right? When he cries, we all cry, right?
Let’s test that by checking out the Top 5 most emotional and tear-jerking moments Derek has shared with fans both on and off the show.
1. Derek Hough Breaks Down During an Acceptance Speech After His Wife’s Health Emergency
In January 2024, just a month after Derek’s wife Hayley Erbert had an emergency craniectomy, Derek attended the Creative Arts Emmy Awards. The DWTS judge ended up winning the award for Outstanding Choreography for Variety or Reality Programming, for his work on “Dancing with the Stars.” Upon receiving the honor, Derek delivered an emotional acceptance speech, opening up a bit about his wife’s health.
Derek fought back tears from the very start of his speech to the end, dedicating his win to his “beautiful wife.”
2. Derek Hough’s Wedding Video … Wow
Hayley Erbert and Derek Hough were married in August 2023, in a redwood forest, in Monterey County, California, as reported by People. Ahead of her walk down the aisle, People reported that Hayley said of Derek, “He’s definitely going to cry. I know that for a fact. Honestly, both of us. We’re going to be a mess!”
And, she was right. Derek is shown fighting back tears as Hayley made her way down the aisle in their wedding video.
3. The Tribute to the Late Len Goodman Left Everyone in Tears
On April 22, 2023, ballroom legend and head DWTS judge Len Goodman died from prostate cancer that had metastasized to his bones, The Daily Express reported. Goodman had retired from “Dancing with the Stars” just a few months earlier and had kept his cancer battle private.
In honor of the late legend, DWTS pros past and present came together for a powerful performance to pay tribute to Goodman. In the video package above, Derek speaks fondly of Goodman and becomes emotional in several clips. Many of the cast members were crying while delivering sweet messages. Judge Bruno Tonioli especially had a hard time holding it together. At the end of the tribute performance, Tonioli was consoled by fellow judge and friend Carrie Ann Inaba.
4. A Powerful Performance With Bindi Irwin From Derek Hough’s DWTS Pro Days
Bindi Irwin was a fan-favorite on “Dancing with the Stars” when she was partnered with Derek Hough for season 21 in 2015. At the time, Derek was still a pro on the show. When she and Derek put together a tribute performance for her late father, Steve Irwin, the two became quite emotional, both during rehearsals and post-performance.
Steve Irwin, also known as “The Crocodile Hunter,” died at age 44 on September 4, 2006, after an incident with a stingray that injured his heart, according to The Guardian. Bindi was just 8 years old when her father died.
5. When Hayley Erbert & Derek Hough Spoke About Hayley’s Brain Surgery for the 1st Time
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