'Flipping 101 with Tarek El Moussa': HGTV star trolled over resemblance between ex-wife Christina and wife Heather Rae
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: HGTV's 'Flip or Flop' star Tarek El Moussa recently posted a funny video on Instagram featuring his ex-wife Christina Hall and his current wife Heather Rae El Moussa, who were twinning in matching outfits. This playful reunion came after Tarek celebrated both women on social media for Mother’s Day.
In the video, posted on May 14, Heather Rae and Christina are dressed alike in black bustiers, ripped denim jeans, and high heels. They even styled their hair similarly with bleach-blonde braids. As a humorous twist, the two women pretended to mix up each other’s identities while Tarek sat in a chair in front of them.
Christina joked, “Must be all that bleach,” adding to the playful atmosphere. Tarek captioned the video, “I guess you’re not the only ones confused…” The playful tone continued in the comments, with Christina and Heather both using matching emojis to respond.
Tarek, however, was mocked by some fans for this stint. "When I first saw Heather it reminded me of when soap operas would try to recast an actress with someone who kinda looked and sounded like the original, but not quite.......yep, I guess Tarek has a type," a user said on Reddit. "Yes his type is early 2000’s Orange County housewives," said another.
"Welcome to marketing," added one. "Im only seeing the pic posted here…i had to look multiple times cuz I thought both pics were Christina! He definitely has a type!," added another.
‘HGTV’ stars Christina Hall and Tarek El Moussa split after infamous ‘gun’ fight
HGTV stars Christina Hall and Tarek El Moussa, known for their show' 'Flip or Flop', announced their separation following a dramatic incident involving a gun, which highlighted deeper issues in their marriage.
About six months before their split, a misunderstanding led to police being called to the couple's home. Christina, fearing for Tarek's safety after he took a gun and left the house, called 911. The police were informed about a "possibly suicidal male with a gun," prompting a substantial response that included several officers and a helicopter. Tarek was found on a hiking trail and asked to return home.
Witnesses provided further context: a neighbor saw Tarek running out with a gun, and Christina, visibly upset, informed the neighbor about the situation. Christina’s hair and makeup artist also saw Tarek take the gun and leave, and she alerted Christina. Tarek explained to the police that he had no intention of harming himself but went hiking to clear his mind, taking the gun for protection against wildlife. He voluntarily surrendered his guns to the police for 30 days.
In a statement to PEOPLE, Tarek and Christina acknowledged the challenges in their marriage and referred to the police incident as a misunderstanding. Their separation was influenced by both the stressful incident and their growing incompatibility.
Tarek El Moussa calls it ‘devastating’ that ex ‘Flip or Flop’ star Christina Hall moved on
Tarek El Moussa found it devastating when ex-wife Christina Hall, moved on with someone else. In his new memoir, 'Flip Your Life: How To Find Opportunity in Distress — in Real Estate, Business, and Life', he opened up about the events that led to their split and the emotional aftermath.
The couple, who were married from 2009 to 2018, experienced a significant turning point in 2016, after a heated argument that marked the beginning of the end of their marriage. Tarek recounted how difficult the weeks following the incident were, describing them as "physical and emotional hell."
He isolated himself on his boat, drank heavily, and suffered withdrawal symptoms from testosterone supplements he had been taking. Eventually, his friends intervened and sent him to rehab. The emotional turmoil continued as he realized that reuniting with Christina was no longer possible.
In 2017, he found out she had moved on and started dating British TV host Ant Anstead, who later became her second husband. Tarek described this realization as devastating, feeling abandoned by the media, the network, and other supporters who had once believed in him.
Despite these challenges, Tarek managed to rebuild his life. He remarried and found happiness with his second wife, Heather Rae. Together, they share a life with Tarek's children, Taylor and Brayden.
