Derek and Hayley are a match made in heaven on the dance floor and in their personal connection.
Hayley and Derek started dating in 2015, a year after Derek and his sister, Julianne Hough, went on their Move Live tour, which took them to 40 cities.
Hayley joined the DWTS group in Season 21 as a ballroom troupe dancer, later performing with her husband on DWTS Live!
Derek and Hayley have announced their engagement to marry! Derek and Hayley's engagement to be married was confirmed on June 2, 2022!
Troy Williams of Simply Troy Lifestyle + Events, who assisted in the arranging of the proposal, which included 202 candles and flowers, was interviewed by People.
"On Monday, the proposal was made. Derek surprised her and dragged her out of the house for the day "The information was given to the media by Troy.
They're a daring couple who have been through a lot in their lives, but their home is their safe haven and the location where they fell even more in love."
Derek and Hayley announced their engagement on Instagram, writing, "It's only the beginning... the beginning of forever," along with a heart emoji.
According to Derek, Hayley and Derek currently share a home in California, where they spent the majority of the pandemic.
During the incarceration, many people struggled to preserve their relationships, but Derek's love for his longtime partner grew even stronger.
During quarantine, he has been cooking in the kitchen with his girlfriend for the past year and a half. They've become closer as a result of that."
Derek claims that his chemistry with Hayley extends much beyond what people see on camera, whether they're in the quiet of their own home or in front of an audience.
Derek also said that he and Hayley were spending Christmas together in Hayley's hometown for the first time, which was a huge milestone in their relationship.