A Rundown Of What Was Real And Fake About Christina Haack Leaving Her Husband In The Middle Of Filming The Flip Off

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Viewers who enjoyed watching Christina Haack and Tarek El Moussa compete against each other on the HGTV show *The Flip Off* earlier this year are happy to hear it’s been renewed for another season. The first season included some surprising personal drama when Christina and her husband, Josh Hall, separated during filming. This has left many wondering what parts of the show were genuine and what was created for television.

I watched Josh Hall on The Flip Off, and even in that single episode, you could tell things were rocky with Christina Haack. He actually said she was already getting on his nerves! They broke up shortly after, apparently after a fight we didn’t see, but we *did* see Christina telling Tarek about it, which was heartbreaking. But it’s important to remember this is a reality show, so what we saw wasn’t necessarily the full story. Christina has since shared what she believes was real and what was manufactured for TV, and I’m eager to understand the truth behind everything.

Fake: The Show Made Them Film A Scene To Tell The Audience Even Though It Had Been Discussed

Christina Haack says Tarek and Heather Rae El Moussa weren’t shocked by her split from Josh Hall, as she’d already talked to them about problems in the relationship. However, she told People magazine that Tarek knew more details about the breakup than were shared on their show, *The Flip Off*. According to Haack, the fight that ended things with Hall happened after…

Tarek informed both our lawyer and the television network that Josh wouldn’t be continuing with the show. They were understanding and agreed it was okay, but they asked for one thing: they wanted Christina to be the one to tell me, Tarek, that Josh was leaving.

The first episode of *The Flip Off* showed footage filmed about a week after the cast decided to move forward without Josh Hall. This raises the question: was Christina Haack pretending when she told Tarek El Moussa that they had broken up just three days prior? Tarek also seemed to be acting surprised, making the scene quite funny to watch again knowing what we know now.

What happened during their ensuing conversation, however, was apparently completely unscripted.

Real: Tarek And Christina Getting Candid About Their Own Feelings Toward Each Other

Viewers who enjoyed watching Christina and Tarek El Moussa on their show *Flip or Flop* were moved by a recent conversation between the former couple on *The Flip Off*. They openly discussed their past relationship, acknowledged their errors, and apologized for the pain they caused each other. Christina Haack described the exchange as genuinely heartfelt.

They didn’t give me any details, just told me Tarek was visiting and asked me to tell him Josh and I had split up. But honestly, the situation wasn’t really about Josh for me – it was more about Tarek and everything that had happened between us since then.

Tarek El Moussa may have even been surprised at how candid his ex-wife got, as she continued:

We’ve spoken and apologized to each other privately over time, but never publicly or in such a direct way. I don’t think he anticipated me addressing it so openly.

And it turns out that raw and tearful conversation went on longer than we may have realized.

Fake: The Emotional Conversation Lasted Much Longer Than The 8 Minutes Shown In The Premiere

I was surprised to see that *The Flip Off* actually dedicated a good chunk of its first episode – eight minutes out of ninety – to the conversation between Tarek and Christina. But Christina mentioned they actually talked for much longer than what made it into the show!

That scene felt like it went on for about ninety minutes, and it was incredibly emotional – even the camera and crew were in tears.

I was deeply moved – I started crying within ten minutes, and I didn’t even know the people involved! The thought of overhearing such a personal and vulnerable conversation for more than an hour with coworkers is just unimaginable.

Real: Christina’s Third Divorce Improved Her Relationships With Tarek El Moussa And Ant Anstead

Viewers of the HGTV show *Flip or Flop* have noticed that Christina Haack and her ex-husband seem to be getting along well as they co-parent. We also recently saw Christina’s second husband, Ant Anstead, on the show, raising the question of whether they’ve truly moved past their difficult custody battle from a few years ago. Christina believes her divorce from Josh Hall played a key role in helping them reach a more peaceful place.

Things have been so much better with my family and friends since my split with Hall, and honestly, we all seem to appreciate each other more now. I’m really happy my kids feel comfortable with everyone and that they know anyone can visit – it feels so normal and wonderful to see them like that.

Regardless of how it unfolded, things are definitely smoother now that everyone’s parents get along. Christina Haack and Tarek El Moussa share two children, and she also has a son with Ant Anstead. Tarek and his wife, Heather, have a son together, which makes the whole family dynamic a little complicated – and you’re not the only one trying to figure it out!

While The Flip Off presents itself as a reality competition, a lot of what we see is likely edited. It’s interesting to learn which moments of this dramatic breakup were genuine and which were staged or recreated for the show.

If you want to rewatch the first season of The Flip Off, you can do so with an HBO Max subscription.

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2025-10-20 21:45