You probably still think of her as Christina El Moussa. Most people do. Even though she’s changed her last name more times than some people change their tires, that original HGTV branding is sticky.
It’s 2026. The dust has finally settled on one of the messiest years in reality TV history. If you haven't been keeping up, Christina Haack (she’s back to the maiden name now, keep up!) just survived a divorce from Josh Hall that made her split from Tarek look like a tea party. Honestly, it's been a lot.
We’re talking lead poisoning, secret marriages, and cars being thrown into pools. Well, rings, actually. But we'll get to that.
The Josh Hall Fallout and the Truth About "The Flip Off"
Remember when HGTV announced The Flip Off? It was supposed to be the ultimate grudge match: Christina and her new husband, Josh Hall, versus her ex, Tarek El Moussa, and his new wife, Heather Rae El Moussa.
The internet lost its mind. Then, right as filming hit its stride in the summer of 2024, Josh was out. Gone. He didn't just leave the house; he was scrubbed from the production.
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Christina later admitted that bringing Josh into the show was a "recipe for disaster." Apparently, he wasn't exactly a natural in front of the camera or with a sledgehammer. The split was brutal. There were accusations of siphoned money—specifically $35,000—and a very public war of words on Instagram.
Josh wanted spousal support. Christina, who has built a massive empire on her own, wasn't having it. "Honestly, if I would've really understood the repercussions... I would've gotten a prenup," she told her friend Cassie on an episode of Christina on the Coast.
The divorce was finalized in late 2025. It wasn't "amicable" in the Hollywood sense. It was "mediation-required-twelve-hours-of-arguing" finished. She kept the Newport Beach mansion and the Tennessee farmhouse. He kept his car collection. Everyone walked away unhappy, which, as the saying goes, means the deal was fair.
Why Christina El Moussa (Haack) Is Still the Queen of HGTV
Networks are purging shows left and right lately. Even Christina on the Coast and Tarek’s The Flipping El Moussas got the axe in 2025.
But you can't keep a good flipper down.
Christina is currently filming Season 2 of The Flip Off. This time, she's doing it solo—or rather, with her business partner Kylie Wing. The ratings for the first season were the highest HGTV had seen in years. Why? Because we love the chaos.
There is something strangely magnetic about watching a woman navigate three divorces, three kids, and a multimillion-dollar design business while looking like she just stepped out of a salon.
What she's doing differently now:
- Clé Cachée Champagne: She's not just doing houses anymore. She’s launched a lifestyle brand centered around her own champagne.
- The "Blended" Life: In a plot twist nobody saw coming in 2016, Christina, Tarek, and Heather are actually friends. They spent the beginning of 2026 vacationing together in Park City, Utah.
- Christopher Larocca: Yes, there's a new guy. He’s a CEO, he’s low-key, and he actually showed up in the background of The Flip Off holding a glass of champagne and staying out of the drama. Smart move.
The Health Scare Everyone Missed
People love to comment on her weight or her face, but Christina has been dealing with some pretty scary internal stuff.
Back in late 2022, she revealed she had lead and mercury poisoning. Think about it. She spent nearly two decades walking through "gross" houses, ripping out moldy drywall and lead-based paint. It catches up to you.
She’s been doing the whole alternative medicine route—biofeedback, hyperbaric chambers, and a massive overhaul of her supplements. She even partnered with MaryRuth Organics to simplify her routine. She's also been open about "Breast Plant Illness," wondering if her implants were the cause of her autoimmune issues like Hashimoto’s and PCOS.
The Reality of the "New" Christina
She’s 42 now. She’s not the 20-something girl from the first season of Flip or Flop who looked terrified every time an inspector walked on-site.
Christina is arguably more successful now than she was with Tarek. She’s got the Tennessee farmhouse on 23 acres. She’s got a flooring line. She’s got a production company.
But she also admitted to Jeff Lewis that she’s spent a lot of the last few years "sobbing." The "perfect" life we see on HGTV is a highly edited version of a woman trying to keep her head above water.
Actionable Takeaways for the Super-Fan
If you're looking to channel some of that Christina energy (the business side, maybe not the divorce side), here’s what’s actually working for her in 2026:
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- Protect Your Peace (and Your Cash): If you're entering a business or a marriage, get the paperwork right. Christina's biggest regret was the lack of a prenup with Josh.
- Health is the Real Wealth: If you’re doing renovations, wear the mask. Lead poisoning is real and it lingers for years.
- Pivot When Necessary: When her solo show was canceled, she didn't disappear. She leaned into the "blended family" drama because that's what people actually want to see.
The name "Christina El Moussa" might be what gets people to click, but the woman herself has moved way past it. She’s building something that doesn’t require a husband’s last name to sell. And honestly? That's the most interesting flip she's ever done.