Christina Haack Opens Up About Life After Divorce from Josh Hall.
In the latest episode of Christina on the Coast, HGTV star Christina Haack shares how she and her family are thriving after her split from her third husband, Josh Hall.
Christina Haack, 41, sits down with her friend Cassie Schienle to discuss the impact of her divorce and how life has improved since parting ways with Josh.
Feeling a Weight Lifted After Divorce
When asked if she feels like “a weight’s been lifted” after her separation, Haack’s face lights up as she answers honestly:
“Because Josh is gone? Yes, A 220-lb. weight. The house is so much better, the kids are so happy. Like, everyone in this household is thriving and the kids truly are doing great.”
Christina Haack with daughter Taylor (@christinahaack Instagram)
Haack, a mother of three, shares daughter Taylor (14) and son Brayden (9) with her first husband, Tarek El Moussa, and son Hudson (5) with her second husband, Ant Anstead. She emphasizes how much happier everyone is now that the negative energy is gone.
Trying to Make It Work with Josh
For the first time, Haack opens up about her efforts to salvage her marriage with Josh, revealing that she did everything she could to make it work.
She tried offering him self-help tools, suggested they start flipping houses together, and encouraged him to stay busy.
However, despite her efforts, Haack realized that no matter what she did, she couldn’t make Josh happy.
“No matter what, you can’t make someone else happy; they can only make themselves happy,” she says.
Support from Friends During Tough Times
Haack’s friend, Cassie Schienle, offers comforting words of support, telling Haack that there was nothing more she could have done. She praises Haack for finding the strength to leave a “toxic” situation, acknowledging how difficult it must have been to make that choice.
“There’s nothing you could’ve done... I’m proud of you because I know that wasn’t easy, to really step out of that situation that was so bad and so toxic,” Schienle says.
Christina Haack, clearly moved, reflects on her past marriages, admitting how much she dreaded the idea of a third divorce.
“Three divorces? Of course I didn’t want to get divorced for a third time,” she admits.
Children’s Role in the Decision
In an emotional conversation with Tarek El Moussa on another HGTV show, The Flip Off, Haack reveals that her children played a significant role in her decision to end the marriage.
She recounts how her kids noticed the tension in the home and urged her to leave Josh.
Christina with Josh Hall (@christinahaack Instagram)
“The kids literally asked me to leave,” she says. “They told me he’s not nice to me. Why would I stick around?”
This heartfelt moment showcases the importance of family in Haack’s life and how her children’s well-being was a driving factor in her decision.
Details of the Divorce
Haack and Hall split in July 2024 after nearly three years of marriage. According to divorce documents, Hall filed for divorce, citing “irreconcilable differences” as the reason and requesting spousal support.
In a statement on Instagram, Hall denied reports that he had requested $65,000 per month in spousal support.
Christina is dating businessman Christopher Larocca (@christinahaack Instagram)
Since the divorce, both Haack and Hall have entered into new relationships. Haack is now dating Christopher Larocca, a businessman, while Josh is seeing model Stephanie Gabrys. The article concludes by noting that both have moved on, beginning new chapters in their personal lives.
