Julianne Hough and Ex-Husband Brooks Laich Share Sweet Interaction on Instagram After His Engagement: ‘Much Love’

Mar. 15, 2025

Brooks Laich in February 2020 (left); Julianne Hough in September 2024 (right).Photo:Getty Images for Lewis Howes; Getty

Getty Images for Lewis Howes; Getty

Julianne Houghjoined the chorus of congratulations for her ex-husbandBrooks Laichafter heannounced his engagementto Katrín Tanja Davíðsdóttir on Friday, Dec. 27.

“Congratulations,” theDancing with the Starscohost, 36, wrote on Instagram. “I’m so happy for you both as you step into this beautiful new chapter together. Wishing you both a lifetime of love, laughter, and endless adventures! ❤️✨.”

“Thank you for the kinds words, much love Jules!” Laich, 41, replied.

Hough’s sister-in-law,Hayley Erbert, also celebrated the news. “🥹🥹🥹 So happy for you two 🤍🤍,” she wrote.

“thanks buddy!!!!!🙌,” Laich replied to Erbert, who is married to Hough’s brother,Derek Hough.

Julianne Hough in December 2024.Getty

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The retired NHL player and Davíðsdóttir, 31, a champion CrossFit athlete, got engaged on Dec. 16, the couple announced in ajoint Instagram post.

“Forever feels just right with you!” the two wrote, alongside four photos of the couple in an embrace.

Hough and Laichmarried in 2017andannounced their split in 2020. They finalized theirdivorce in 2022.

In November, Hough confirmed onDancing with the Starsthatshe is still single. “Well, you know, I am single and I’m looking for a guy anywhere I can find one,” she jokingly told cohostAlfonso Ribeiroafter a surprise performance.

Brooks Laich (left) and Katrín Tanja Davíðsdóttir.Katrin Tanja/Instagram

Katrin Tanja/Instagram

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“Honestly, I am just keeping my heart open and kind of just letting the seasons flow and I’m focusing onDancing with the Stars,” Houghtold PEOPLE in October at a Real Matches Are Back event. “But my heart is open, I’m ready for it, but I’m not actively looking for anything.”

Although her desire for romance is still “there,” Hough told PEOPLE she was now focused on personal growth.

“For me, I just feel like it’s just part of my life,” she explained. “It’s not like it’s ever a destination. It’s just always going to be a part of my life. I really enjoy going on retreats and connecting and it’s just a part of my life.”

source: people.com