Tarek El Moussa’s Surprising Reaction to Christina Haack’s Secret Marriage to Ant Anstead
Tarek El Moussa, star of “Flipping El Moussas,” recently opened up about his unexpected reaction when he discovered that his ex-wife, Christina Haack, had tied the knot with Ant Anstead thanks to a social media post. During an episode of “The Flip Off,” Tarek reminisced about that night back in 2018 when he stumbled upon their wedding announcement while aimlessly scrolling through Instagram. He vividly recalled the shock of seeing a photo of Christina and Ant, captioned “just married,” after a relatively short romance. Talk about a jaw-dropper, right?
Feeling blindsided by Christina’s sudden nuptials, Tarek decided to make a connection with Anstead, who would soon become a stepfather to Tarek’s kids with Christina – Taylor, now 14, and Brayden, now 9. He sent a heartfelt message urging Ant to “please treat my kids as your own,” but it seems the message fell flat, as Tarek noted he never received a response. It’s a spicy detail that underscores just how complicated their co-parenting situation has been.
The relationship between Tarek and Christina has evolved considerably since their marriage ended in a very public split in 2016. Married in 2009 and notable for their hit HGTV show “Flip or Flop,” the couple’s relationship deteriorated dramatically, but they’ve managed to find some common ground over time. After their initial divorce in January 2018, they continued working together on their show until its conclusion in 2022, all while navigating their complex personal lives and co-parenting dynamics (which included Tarek’s new wife, Heather Rae El Moussa).
Christina and Ant’s marriage lasted just shy of two years before their tumultuous split in 2020, which was marked by a legal custody battle over their son Hudson. Thankfully, their custody drama wrapped up in November 2022. Fast forward, since both of them have moved on to new relationships—Christina with businessman Christopher Larocca and Ant reportedly dating Renée Zellweger—they seem to be in much better places. In fact, Christina described a recent emotional moment with Ant during the same episode that featured Tarek, where they exchanged apologies while mending their friendship—a wholesome chapter amidst all the past drama.
No doubt, life after celebrity marriages can be messy, but these former flames are doing their best to find a way to co-exist and create a positive environment for their kids amidst the glitz and glam. Who said life in the spotlight would be boring?
Sources: Celebrity Storm Wire and People Magazine, Us Weekly, E! News
