Derek Hough on ‘Miracle’ Wife Hayley Erbert After Her Health Battle (Exclusive)

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00:00 First, how was it being JLo's husband, one of the many husbands, and which one do you think you were?

00:06 I mean, I pretty much just lived out a fantasy of mine, so it was great.

00:11 Have you seen the documentary yet? Because we see JLo talking about how much she wants you to be in this.

00:18 You know, it's always an honor whenever Jennifer calls you and she wants you to be a part of something,

00:23 whether it would be on World of Dance, that we work together, or with this.

00:27 I'm always happy to show up for her in any way I can, man, honestly.

00:30 And she's so great to work with.

00:32 And we also have the same sort of circle of creatives around us, of choreographers and production and stuff.

00:39 So it's like family. It really is. It's really awesome.

00:42 How was it that day being there and kind of the shenanigans you--the way--it's a fun moment.

00:48 I'm going to tell you right now, here's the thing.

00:50 When we shot this, I wasn't married yet.

00:53 I was planning my wedding.

00:55 And so here I am at a fake wedding, but nonetheless.

01:01 So it was kind of--it was interesting, actually.

01:03 I was showing her--in between takes, I'm showing her wedding venues and colors and cutlery and my wedding dress stuff.

01:13 And so it was kind of this weird parallel where we're acting out this wedding situation while I'm planning my wedding,

01:20 and she's giving me advice. So it was kind of cool.

01:22 That is amazing, and it's such a fun scene.

01:24 She really bears her soul in this.

01:26 Were you surprised that she was so open?

01:29 I know you may not have seen the final product, but were you surprised she would be so open?

01:33 You know, I think at this point of her career, she's kind of like, "Hey, I'm here. You know what I've been through.

01:40 You know what I've done." And I kind of think it's like the right thing.

01:43 I think it's amazing. I'm really proud of her, honestly. It's incredible.

01:47 We are all rooting for your wife. How is she doing, and how's she feeling?

01:51 Man, she's unbelievable. You know, when I married her, I knew she was strong,

01:54 but I really didn't realize how strong she really was until now.

01:59 And I'm just--I really am in awe of her. Every day, she's incredible.

02:02 She really is a miracle, and I don't really throw that word around lightly, but she really is.

02:07 And it's been a crazy time, but I tell you what, it's been an amazingly beautiful time

02:14 because all the little wins, the triumphs, it's just incredible.

02:19 You're showing what marriage really is.

02:21 You know, I joked with her. I said, "Babe, you're putting those vows to the test really fast."

02:25 But she's amazing.

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