Derek and Hayley Hough are stepping into the spotlight in a new way.

The couple has been documenting the past year after Hayley underwent an emergency craniotomy last December to treat a burst blood vessel.

“We actually have a lot to share,” Derek, 39, told The Post exclusively on “Dancing With the Stars” on Tuesday. “So that (tonight) was just the beginning of revealing a little more about the story. But actually we documented the entire year and the entire process in detail. That wasn’t really planned. It just started happening. Our friends started filming, and it turned into something beautiful. And so we’re excited that after tonight we’ll start to tell more of the story and eventually share the rest of the story. It’s remarkable. This woman is remarkable.”

A year after her medical emergency, Hayley marked her return to the ballroom with an emotional performance alongside her husband. The two received a standing ovation Tuesday night after dancing to Benson Boone’s Beautiful Things.

“It’s always incredible to perform with him, but it’s even more powerful now after such a traumatic experience,” Hayley said. “And I’m just grateful that I can always be on stage with him and especially be back in the ballroom. This is a special place for both of us. And to go back to a time when I didn’t even know if it would be possible for me to ever dance here again and just be here tonight is really so special.”

Derek went on to talk about the aftermath of the harrowing incident, which took place during their “Symphony of Dance” tour stop in Washington, DC.

“The doctors told me this, and very seriously: she might not survive. It was so bad. And again, we’ll go into more detail about that, but then they told me she’s not going to be the same,” Derek told The Post. “They pretty much told me I lost her. So then you fast forward to this moment, so not just to see her here, but to dance as she dances tonight for all these people in the place that is so special to us. I mean, it’s really beautiful.”

After such a traumatic experience, Hayley saw her husband, whom she tied the knot with in 2023, in a new light.

“Just seeing him in a caring position was really so beautiful because he was my caregiver for months after the surgery,” she revealed. “And it was just so beautiful. And it made me appreciate and love him even more. And I’m so grateful for everything he’s done to support me through this, because without him I wouldn’t be here.”

And Derek couldn’t be more proud of his other half.

“I knew she was strong, but I had no idea how strong,” he said. “She always had a smile on her face. She had an amazing ability to stay present and stay in the moment, which helped us all tremendously. We were always so concerned and worried about what was happening, the future. And she just said, ‘Look at that sun, look at that flower.’ She was in the moment and – wow. She was a great example to all of us.”

What’s next for the dance duo?

“We’re going on tour,” the “DWTS” judge exclaimed. “It’s actually a holiday trip. So it is a season of miracles, giving back and gratitude. And we can’t wait to give back to the amazing audiences who have shown us so much love. And the show has already proven to be one of the most incredible shows we’ve ever done. Graphically, the music, the costumes, it’s going to be incredible.”