Derek Hough Gets ‘Emotional’ When Thinking About His Baby on the Way

Derek Hough is ready to be a dad!

The Dancing with the Stars judge, 40, who’s currently expecting his first baby with his wife Hayley Erbert Hough, opened up about his excitement for fatherhood on the Jennifer Hudson Show. While chatting with daytime host Jennifer Hudson, Hough revealed that he sometimes forgets about the big milestone and is reminded of his excitement all over again.

“Sometimes I like I forget, right? I’m doing things, and I just glance over there and I see her bump, [and] I’m like, ‘Whoa.’ I’m like, ‘I’m gonna be a dad,’ ” he told Hudson, 44. “And, I cannot wait. I cannot wait.”

The soon-to-be dad went on to talk about the first time he felt the baby kick, adding that he gets “emotional just thinking about it.”

“I felt the baby kick for the first time, and it was that feeling that everybody talks about and describes, where all of a sudden everything became vivid and different,” he explained. “And I’m like, ‘Whoa, I’m going to be something that I’ve never [been.] I’m going to feel something I’ve never experienced before yet.’ And, I just can’t wait. I can’t wait.”

Back in July, Hough and his wife, 30, announced they’re expecting their first baby together, sharing the exciting news with a sweet video on Instagram.

In the heartwarming clip, Hough walked over to his wife and the two embraced while overlooking a scenic view. As they hugged, Erbert Hough flashed a strip of sonogram photos at the camera as the couple smiled and swayed in the sunlight.

“We can’t believe the biggest thing to happen to us could be so small ♥️,” the couple captioned their joint video post.

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Erbert Hough recently shared a few photos alongside Hough in a post on Instagram. The expectant mother could be seen wearing a red dress with ruffles down the back and along the skirt, kissing her professional dancer husband in one photo.

In another, the two stood together while Erbert Hough placed a hand on her belly, highlighting her bump. The couple is currently expecting their first baby together.

“My ♥️,” she wrote in the caption.

In the comments, Hough sweetly added, “That’s my warrior woman ❤️❤️ my heart is overflowing with love for you and our future little one.”