Derek Hough and Hayley Erbert have been keeping their baby’s gender a secret — until now, maybe. Just weeks after telling fans they planned to keep that detail private, the “Dancing With the Stars” pros may have accidentally dropped a big hint that has fans buzzing. In his recent Instagram story, eagle-eyed fans caught Hough saying, “And she said hiya!” sparking speculation that the couple is expecting a baby girl.

UPDATE: However, later, Derek clarified, in another story, that by ‘She, he meant his wife, Hayley.

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The couple, who met while performing together on DWTS and married in 2023, have shared numerous joyful updates about their pregnancy. But after Hough’s recent offhand comment, eagle-eyed viewers think the ballroom duo might’ve let the baby’s gender slip.

Hough & Erbert Are Keeping Their Secret (Mostly)

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Despite the possible slip, Hough emphasized that he and Erbert still plan to keep their baby’s gender private. During his September 3 appearance on “Live with Kelly and Mark,” the 39-year-old dancer explained why the couple wants to hold on to a little mystery.

“Yeah, you know, there’s not a lot of surprises in life, right?” Hough told People. “We’re going to keep that one to ourselves. So yeah, it’s going to be exciting. Can’t wait.”

He admitted that while Erbert was eager to learn the gender for practical reasons, they both agreed to keep it between them. “She’s like, ‘That closet is ready to go, the clothes are ready,’” he said with a laugh. “She wants to know what’s going on.”

The Couple’s Sweet Journey to Parenthood

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Hough and Erbert, who tied the knot in 2023, announced they were expecting their first child in July. The joyful news came just months after Hough shared a heartfelt birthday tribute to fellow dancer Val Chmerkovskiy, writing, “Thank you for being an example of a great father for when that day comes.”

That special day came sooner than expected. Four months later, Hough and Erbert revealed their pregnancy in a touching video that quickly went viral, drawing love and excitement from fans around the world.

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Since sharing their pregnancy news, Hough and Erbert have been savoring every moment — and doing it with signature style. On September 8, Erbert posted breathtaking maternity photos on Instagram, wearing a flowing red gown and gently cradling her belly as she posed beside Hough against a glowing mountain sunset.

Just days later, Hough shared a video from the same shoot set to Justin Bieber’s “Go Baby,” captioning it, “That’s my babie’s ❤️❤️.” The montage featured Erbert in both a slinky white dress and her red gown, smiling as she embraced her husband.

Fans quickly filled the comments with love and excitement for the parents-to-be, eagerly waiting for the couple’s next update, and perhaps, a hint about whether they’re expecting a baby girl.