Christina Haack Clarifies When She Started Dating Christopher Larocca

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Christina Haack is setting the record straight. 

Christina Hall, known from *Flip or Flop*, revealed when she and her boyfriend, Christopher Larocca, first started dating, sharing the details while celebrating their one-year anniversary.

People started speculating about a romance between the couple in January after they were seen on a flight together from Los Angeles. But Christina, age 42, later shared that they’d actually first connected three months earlier.

Christina shared a selfie with Chris on Instagram, marking over a year since their first photo together. She expressed her gratitude for Chris, thanking him for his consistent affection, spoiling her, and treating her with respect.

Christina revealed she began dating Christopher in October 2024, just four months after announcing her split from Josh Hall. She also shared the sweet story of how they first met.

It’s been a year filled with learning, growth, connection, and navigating challenges – with disagreements followed by reconciliation. I’m so grateful for you, and I’ll never forget meeting you unexpectedly at that Mexican restaurant in Newport.

I’ve been following Christina for a while now, and it’s really interesting to hear her talk about how she and Christopher first got together. She’s shared before how she felt their relationship became public way too early – she said it felt like they were “outed” when photos of them at the airport surfaced back in January. As a fan, it’s sweet to see her open up about it, especially considering she’s a mom to Taylor, 13, and Brayden, 8, with Tarek El Moussa, and also to Hudson, 4, with Ant Anstead. It just adds another layer to everything!

Christopher, 52, agreed, saying he felt like he had to constantly look around that day.

The communications executive said they received calls from paparazzi and reporters on a particularly busy day, as they shared during a March appearance on Radio Andy.

Despite the initial awkwardness, the couple, who publicly confirmed their relationship on Instagram two months later, say it hasn’t changed their feelings for each other.

You know, as someone who spends a lot of time thinking about relationships, it’s so refreshing to see genuine connection. I was just reading Christina’s sweet post about her partner, Christopher, and it really struck a chord. She was celebrating the fact that he’s not only attractive and fun, but also genuinely kind, patient, and adventurous – all the qualities you really want in someone! Honestly, it’s a lovely reminder to appreciate the good ones when you find them, and she definitely seems to feel lucky – as she should!

For more on Christina’s blended family life with Christopher and her kids, keep reading.  

Christina and Tarek welcomed their first child together on Sept. 22, 2010.

Even after their divorce, Christina and her ex-partner continued to raise their daughter together. Christina has described her daughter as remarkably mature for her age, able to have profound conversations one moment and act like a typical child the next.

She described Taylor as someone who can easily strike up a conversation with anyone, adding that she’s fun, intelligent, athletic, genuinely happy, and always keeps things interesting.

Christina and Tarek welcomed their second child together on Aug. 20, 2015.

Besides their oldest child, Taylor, Tarek and his ex-wife have continued to raise their son, Brayden, together. Tarek has often said Brayden is full of energy and incredibly kind.

Tarek expressed how much joy his son brings to his life. He feels incredibly lucky to be a father to both his sons and finds immense happiness in watching them grow up.

After separating from Tarek, Christina began dating Ant, a TV host from England, in October 2017. They publicly confirmed their relationship in January 2018, coinciding with the finalization of Christina’s divorce from Tarek. The couple then married in a winter wedding at their home in Newport Beach, California, on December 22, 2018.

Christina and Ant are parents to son Hudson, who was born in 2019. Ant also has two children, Amelie and Archie, from his previous marriage to Louise Storey.

As a lifestyle expert, I’ve seen relationships evolve in many ways, and sometimes, despite best intentions, things don’t work out. This particular couple married, but sadly, less than two years later, they announced they were separating in September 2020. It took about nine months for the divorce to be finalized – a difficult process for everyone involved, and a reminder that even seemingly solid relationships can face unexpected challenges.

Since the split, Ant has moved on with actress Renée Zellweger.

Christina and Ant’s son was born on September 6, 2019, weighing 7 pounds, 7 ounces, and measuring 19.5 inches long.

Oh my gosh, you won’t BELIEVE this! So, when they officially divorced in June 2021, they said they’d share time with little Hudson equally, you know, legal and physical custody. But then, just a few months ago, in April 2022, Ant suddenly went to court trying to get *full* custody! He’s claiming his ex only spends, like, nine days a month with Hudson. Nine days! Can you believe it? It’s just… shocking! I’ve been following this case so closely, and it’s infuriating!

The former couple finalized a custody agreement the following December, granting them both legal and physical custody of their son, Hudson, according to documents from TopMob News.

Tarek and Heather Rae Young first connected on July 4th, 2019, while celebrating on boats docked near each other in Newport Beach, California. Later that month, they were seen kissing on a yacht, and Tarek confirmed their relationship to TopMob News in August, excitedly sharing, “I never thought I’d say this again, but Heather Rae is officially my girlfriend.”

The couple announced their engagement in July 2020 and married on October 23, 2021, in a beautiful outdoor ceremony near Santa Barbara, California.

Heather often calls herself the “bonus mom” to Tarek’s children, Taylor and Brayden. She’s said that she feels like she already has two kids, explaining that she helps raise them half the time and loves them as if they were her own. She feels strongly about her role as a supportive and loving figure in their lives.

Tarek and Heather’s son was born on January 31, 2023, weighing 7 pounds and 7 ounces.

Heather explained that Tarek was originally going to be named Tristan, but his parents ultimately decided on the name Tarek instead.

His middle name is a nod to Heather’s dad.

I was so happy for Christina when she started dating Josh back in 2021, especially after her split from Ant. They officially announced they were together in July, and she shared they’d actually been getting to know each other for a good few months before that – it was lovely to see her finding happiness again!

The *Flip or Flop* star says she met Josh, a real estate agent, last spring after a period of personal growth. She explains she was feeling calm and grounded, having stepped back from social media, worked with a spiritual coach, and even tried a Bufo toad ceremony to help her “reset” and clear her mind.

Christina and Josh got engaged that September and tied the knot on Oct. 6, 2021.

The couple’s wedding date remained private until Josh filed for divorce on July 15, 2024, stating they had differences that couldn’t be resolved.

The pair finalized their divorce in August 2025.

You know, I’ve always believed in creating spaces that truly reflect who you are, and that includes honoring your past. Until recently, I hadn’t really shared much about my own upbringing. On the July 11th episode of *Christina on the Coast*, we finally took on a really personal project – remodeling my childhood home! Before that, I mostly shared snippets of my parents as grandparents, keeping those early roots a bit private. It felt amazing to finally bring that part of my life into the show and create a space that celebrates where I came from.

She mentioned on Instagram that when Taylor performs in her school’s yearly Christmas concert, both their families—hers and Tarek’s—watch together.

She mentioned that several people had commented on how well this arrangement was working, noting that many divorced parents – including her ex-husband Tarek’s parents – also prioritize this kind of co-parenting. She felt it made things simpler for everyone involved, and especially highlighted how happy their daughter Taylor was to see them all together supporting her.

While Josh gained attention through his relationship with Christina, his sisters were already famous back in the 2000s.

Stacie, known to some viewers as “Stacie the Bartender,” gained recognition as the focus of Spencer Pratt’s attention on *The Hills*. She also made appearances on *Vanderpump Rules*, particularly in season three where she was a bridesmaid at Scheana Shay’s wedding.

Jessica also appeared on several reality TV shows, including *The Hills* and various series featuring Kendra Wilkinson, such as *The Girls Next Door*, *Kendra*, *Kendra on Top*, and *Kendra Sells Hollywood*, to support her close friend.

 

Angelique, Tarek’s older sister, owns Latitude 33 Hair Artistry in Anaheim, California. She bought a house that Tarek and Christina had renovated on their show, *Flip or Flop*, back in 2014, and later appeared in a digital series with Tarek, who was a host on HGTV, in 2019.

Tarek El Moussa’s mother, Dominique, is divorced from his father, whom she has never publicly identified. She is now married to Robert, who often expresses his love for her on Instagram.

Tarek has always kept his father’s name private. However, he mentioned his father on Facebook in November 2017, sharing that his ‘old man’ had celebrated his 70th birthday.

He shared a family photo from their father’s birthday, writing about how much his dad means to him. He explained that his father’s encouragement and belief in him were crucial to his success, and he wouldn’t be where he is today without that support. He hopes to pass on the valuable lessons he learned from his father to his own children.

Tarek shared in a *Country Living* interview that his father grew up Catholic in Lebanon and Egypt. His parents met in Europe when they were both teenagers; his mother is originally from Belgium.

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