Christina Haack Opens Up About How Her Divorce from Josh Hall Has Been a Blessing in Disguise

Christina Haack is embracing the newfound peace and happiness she’s found since her divorce from ex-husband Josh Hall. In a recent episode of her HGTV show Christina on the Coast, Haack, 41, candidly shared her feelings about her split from Hall, 44, and how it has positively impacted both her life and the lives of her children. When her friend Cassie Schienle asked if living without Hall felt like a “weight has been lifted” off her shoulders, Haack replied, “Because Josh is gone? Yes, a 220-pound weight.” She went on to reveal that her household is now a much happier and more thriving environment, especially for her three children—Taylor, 14, and Brayden, 9, whom she shares with ex-husband Tarek El Moussa, and Hudson, 5, whom she shares with ex-husband Ant Anstead.

The Children Are Thriving in a More Positive Home Environment

Haack expressed her relief over the end of her marriage to Hall, emphasizing that the removal of negative energy from her home has been incredibly beneficial for her family. “Everyone’s just doing better since he’s gone. Just all that negative energy,” she said. She also reflected on her efforts to make the relationship work, revealing that she tried everything from giving Hall self-help tools to involving him in her house-flipping business. However, she ultimately realized that she couldn’t force happiness on someone else. “You can’t make someone else happy. They can only make themselves happy,” she said. Her friend Cassie Schienle praised her for taking the difficult step of leaving the toxic situation, acknowledging that Haack did everything she could to save the relationship before realizing it was time to move on.

Haack Reflects on Her Journey with Love and Relationships

Despite her tough exterior, Haack admitted that she “didn’t want to get divorced for a third time,” a sentiment that resonated deeply with her friend Cassie Schienle. Schienle, who has known Haack for 25 years, reminded her that her ability to love and be in a relationship hasn’t wavered over the years. “You have your beautiful children and a beautiful life and career,” Schienle said, encouraging Haack to slow down and focus on herself for a while. This advice isn’t the first time Haack has been urged to take a step back from marriage. On her other HGTV show, The Flip Off, Jeff Lewis also encouraged her to consider dating without rushing into another marriage. “Do we have to marry them all?” Lewis jokingly asked, to which Haack reassured him that there would be “no more marriages.”

How Her Relationship with Josh Hall Unraveled

The relationship between Haack and Hall began with promise but quickly turned sour. The two started dating in 2021 and tied the knot later that same year. However, their partnership, both personal and professional, faced significant challenges. The Flip Off initially featured Hall and Haack as a team competing against her ex-husband Tarek El Moussa and his wife, Heather Rae El Moussa. Hall’s involvement in the show was short-lived, as he left after just one episode. Haack filed for divorce in July 2024, marking the end of their troubled marriage. She has since moved on and is currently dating Christopher LaRocca, while also focusing on rebuilding her friendships with her former husbands.

Behind the Scenes: Haack’s Career and Personal Growth

Haack’s journey in the public eye began with her HGTV show Flip or Flop, which she co-hosted with her first husband, Tarek El Moussa, during and after their marriage. The couple’s highly publicized divorce in 2018 didn’t slow Haack down, as she went on to star in Christina on the Coast and even collaborated with her second husband, Ant Anstead, before their divorce in 2021. When she married Hall later that year, she brought him into her professional world, but the experience proved to be less than ideal. “It’s much easier to film with someone when you don’t have to go home with them,” Haack revealed in an interview with Us Weekly. She described working with Hall as challenging, explaining that he often got upset with her during filming. “He didn’t get it,” she said, admitting that his departure from the show after the first episode was for the best. “The show would’ve sucked” if he had stayed, she confessed.

Moving Forward: Embracing Growth and New Beginnings

Christina Haack’s journey through love, loss, and self-discovery is a testament to her resilience and determination. Despite three divorces and the challenges of co-parenting, she remains focused on her career, her children, and her personal growth. Her recent reflections on her split from Josh Hall highlight the importance of recognizing when a relationship is no longer serving you or your family. With the support of her friends and her own inner strength, Haack is embracing this new chapter of her life with optimism and gratitude. As she continues to thrive both personally and professionally, fans can’t help but admire her honesty, vulnerability, and unwavering commitment to creating a happy and healthy life for herself and her children.