Is Christina Haack Dating Again After Her Split From Ant Anstead?
Fans collectively smiled from ear-to-ear when we learned that "Wheeler Dealers" host and U.K. native Ant Anstead was dating Oscar winner Renée Zellweger after his very public, and at-times messy divorce from "Flip or Flop" star Christina Haack. The two were married for less than two years, and share a son, Hudson.
About the new romance between Anstead and the "Bridget Jones" actress, a source told People, "Sometimes two people just meet and click, and the timing is right. Renée is creative...and often goes for guys who think out of the box. She's smart, thoughtful and always looking to expand horizons and nurture those around her." The source added, "Both of them are private and dislike public scrutiny, so they have that in common. He's a creative guy with lots of interests, and she likes to write and produce, so they have things to talk about when together."
This is great news as it seemed the famous dad of three — he also has two children from his first marriage — took the split pretty hard, as did his HGTV star ex.
Christina Haack and Ant Anstead both struggled post-split
As proof that it wasn't just Anstead who ended up with a broken heart after the separation, Haack shared via Instagram last year, "I never thought I would have one divorce let alone two." She went on to say in a lengthy post about how she was doing post-break up, "I'm messy, I'm real and I'm working on healing."
In another telling post about her state of mind, the reality star wrote, "2020 definitely is not at all what I imagined it to be." She went on to reflect, "I've been finding time to get to know myself more in the quiet. It can be isolating but it's also helped me begin to heal and get less uncomfortable in 'the void.'"
Well, it seems part of that healing involves getting back out there into the dating world, like her ex, who incidentally shared about his most recent frame of mind, "I have really enjoyed surrounding myself with positive doers who vibrate in positive action!" He tellingly added in the Instagram post, "I'm selective in who I choose to be around!"
Meanwhile, his famous ex wife is dating someone she chooses to be around, as confirmed by several media outlets, including People.
What we know about Christina Haack's new man
A source reports about the mom of three — Haack shares two children with her first husband, "Flip or Flop" star Tarek El Moussa — and her new love interest, "They recently started dating each other and it was an immediate, real connection. They've enjoyed getting to know each other one-on-one without outside noise."
So who is this mystery man that the newly-single Haack is stepping out with?
People notes Haack's beefy beau works in real estate just like her, with Page Six sharing more about the new guy in the life of the "Christina on the Coast" star. According to the outlet, her new boyfriend's name is Joshua Hall, with Page Six confirming he does in fact work in real estate, and that he was once a police officer who switched careers after getting hurt.
In an online bio, Hall shared, "Before my 16-year career was cut short due to injuries sustained in the line of duty ultimately leading to an early retirement, I took great pride in helping people with everyday difficulties and putting them at ease."
Both Christina Haack and Ant Anstead seem to be moving on
Although Haack and Hall may have been dating quietly for a while, the world first got a glimpse of the pretty pair when they were spotted at Los Angeles International airport en route to Mexico, presumably to celebrate Haack's upcoming birthday. Incidentally, Haack's kids were not with them.
In photos published by Page Six, Haack and Hall are seen holding hands and are clearly enjoying one another's company, with her smiling in several shots, before they boarded the plane to their destination.
Not much else is known about Hall at this point. They are not Instagram official, but we hope to see the duo on social media soon!
Meanwhile, as Fox News reports, Anstead and Haack finalized their divorce just last month, although they split in September of 2020. Here's hoping the former couple find happiness in their respective new relationships.
For his part, Anstead has recently been photographed with Zellweger at his beach house, with ET Online reporting the couple was also seen walking around Laguna Beach, California together, arm-in-arm. The affectionate pair also enjoyed a bike ride together.