Is there a new man in Christina Haack’s life?
Four months after her estranged husband, Josh Hall, filed for divorce from the Flip or Flop alum, she fueled renewed speculation about her love life as she posted a photo alongside Michael Lange, a contractor on her HGTV series, Christina on the Coast.
In the pic, posted on Christina’s Instagram Story Dec. 4, the pair posed together at a garden centre as the TV star clutched her gardening gloves in her right hand, while Michael wrapped an arm around her waist. Christina captioned the post writing, “Putting in the work!”
Michael then reposted the image on his own Instagram Story with some flirty commentary, writing, “Shopping with the queen of HGTV.”
And it seems they aren’t just spending time together on set. Two days earlier, Christina also featured the contractor on her social media, thanking him for helping her decorate her home for the holiday season.
“There are still good men left,” she declared on her Instagram Story alongside a photo of Michael underneath her Christmas tree. “One of them right here single handedly hoisted this 11 foot tree into my home. Appreciate you @capa_a_general.”
At the same time, Christina still appears to be processing her recent split, as she recently gave insight into what led to her ongoing divorce from Josh, whom she married in October 2021.
“When someone is insecure and doesn't like to watch you win, that really puts a damper on everything,” Christina told Entertainment Tonight in November. “I feel like I was not shining as bright to try and not make him feel emasculated. But who wants to look like that?”
Josh, 44, was initially set to join his estranged wife on the upcoming HGTV series The Flip Off, which also stars Christina’s first ex-husband Tarek El Moussa and his current wife, Heather Rae El Moussa. However, Christina’s second ex-husband Ant Anstead was seen filming the series with her that same month, seemingly filling Josh’s role on the show.
“Even when cameras weren't rolling, they seemed very chummy,” an insider told E! News of Christina and Ant’s on-set dynamic. “It appeared they had a really good rapport with one another.”
Keep reading for a breakdown of Christina and Josh’s relationship.
March 2021
Sparks flew while Christina and Josh started spending time together. The couple recreated their March 2021 date a year later.
July 2021
While on vacation for Christina's birthday, the two posed for a photo on the beach and made their relationship Instagram official.
August 2021
Months in, Christina had a message for any haters, noting she'll "turn off comments with Josh and will continue to do so if people are rude." As she later put it, "Do what you love with the ones you love. For me, that's Josh, my kids and a few close friends and co-workers."
September 2021
Engaged! One day after celebrating Josh's birthday, Christina confirmed the duo's romance was anything but a flop.
October 2021
The pair celebrated the spooktacular season with a visit to Universal Studios Halloween Horror Nights.
December 2021
Just a few months later, they marked their first Christmas together.
January 2022
"Building life together and enjoying some alone time," she captioned this sweet pic. "Love you Josh."
February 2022
The following month, Christina enjoyed the "Best Valentine's weekend with my Valentine."
March 2022
"Prayed for a man who was all man but still treated me like his queen," Christina wrote on Instagram just a few days before news of her and Josh's marriage broke. "Never give up."
September 2022
In April 2022, fans learned that Christina and Josh privately tied the knot. They then celebrated their union with a wedding in Hawaii that September.
"Shared vows in front of family and our close friends," Christina wrote on Instagram Sept. 4. "Everything in life has led me to where I am right now, which is exactly where I want to be. My dream man on the dreamiest island. Maui holds a special place in my heart. What an amazing night filled with love."
It would later be revealed that the two actually wed in October 2021.
July 2023
The real estate agent celebrated the HGTV star's birthday with a sweet tribute.
"Happy 40th Birthday to my absolute stunner of a wife!" he wrote on Instagram. "This woman has accomplished so much, inspired so many and continues to impress me daily. I can’t say enough about what an absolute force she is and what she is capable of. Christina is about to make her 40’s the best decade of her life and looking better than ever while doing it!I’m a lucky man and thank my lucky stars that she chose me to take this ride with her that is now our life. Ride or die baby, love you more than anything."
September 2023
Christina and Josh stepped out for a beach day with her French bulldog Cash and his dog Stella.
March 2024
"Still going strong…" Josh wrote on Instagram alongside photos over the pair from over the past three years. "03/2024 ← 03/2023 ← 03/202← 03/2021."
July 2024
Josh filed for divorce from Christina, citing "irreconcilable differences” as the reason for their split.
In her own filing, Christina cited the same reason but did not agree with Josh on their date of separation being July 8. She listed July 7 as their breakup date.