Christina Haack and Ex-Husband Ant Anstead: A Journey of Reconciliation and Co-Parenting
Christina Haack’s decision to invite her second ex-husband, Ant Anstead, to judge on HGTV’s "The Flip Off" came as a surprise to her co-stars, particularly her first ex-husband, Tarek El Moussa, and his wife, Heather Rae El Moussa. The episode, titled "The Ex Factor," delved into the turbulent history between Haack and Anstead and their eventual reconciliation as co-parents.
A Troubled Past
Haack revealed that she and Anstead had not spoken for four years prior to the show. However, a turning point occurred after Haack’s separation from her third husband, Josh Hall. When she went to pick up their 5-year-old son, Hudson, for a birthday party, Anstead greeted her with a hug and an apology.
"He just said, ‘I’m so sorry for everything you’re going through and I’m here for you no matter what you need,’" Haack said. "And it was a very nice moment. We had a long talk after. And we decided to put all the BS aside and be good co-parents like Tarek and I are."
The El Moussas’ Perspective
Tarek El Moussa expressed surprise at Haack’s choice of judge, quipping, "Why don’t you just have Josh come and they can judge together?" He also revealed that he had initially learned about Haack and Anstead’s marriage on social media and had reached out to Anstead, asking him to treat his children as his own. However, he received no response.
"Wonder why they got divorced," El Moussa remarked.
A Transformation in Co-Parenting
Anstead described his and Haack’s relationship as a "transformation." Despite the challenges they had faced over the past five years, they had made significant progress in their co-parenting.
"Hudson is 5 now," Anstead said. "And in those five years, it’s been really, really difficult. And that changed three months ago. The relationship that we have now is really, really important. And it’s been a transformation. As parents, it took us four and a half years to get to that point, which is really shameful. You and I will be connected forever because we have a kid."
A New Chapter for Haack
Haack and Anstead were originally supposed to star in the series with Hall, but their split altered those plans. In July, both Haack and Hall filed for divorce, citing irreconcilable differences.
Haack has since moved on with a new boyfriend, Christopher Larocca. She shared a photo with him on Instagram earlier this month, marking a new chapter in her personal life.
Conclusion
Christina Haack’s journey of reconciliation and co-parenting with Ant Anstead highlights the complexities of blended families and the challenges faced by parents navigating their relationships after divorce. It also underscores the importance of putting the well-being of children first and working towards a positive co-parenting dynamic for their benefit.
