Tarek El Moussa recently made a surprising confession, revealing that he once accidentally called his wife, Heather Rae El Moussa, by his ex-wife Christina Haack’s name.
The real estate mogul, 43, shared this amusing yet slightly awkward moment in a behind-the-scenes video for The Flip Off,
the new HGTV show featuring Tarek, Heather, and Christina.
A Playful On-Set Moment
The revelation came as Tarek and Heather were joking around with their go-to contractor, Bryan,
while working on a home renovation. In an Instagram clip shared by the couple, Heather teased Bryan for mistakenly calling her “Christina” during the project.
“Oh, the bathrooms are free now!” Heather quipped, trying to get Bryan to own up to the slip-up on camera. After some playful back-and-forth, she exclaimed, “[Bryan] called me Christina!”
Rather than letting Bryan take all the heat, Tarek jumped in to admit that he had once made the same mistake. Trying to make Bryan feel better, he confessed, “I did that one time. I’m lucky to be alive!”
Bryan, however, wasn’t convinced it only happened once, shooting back, “I’m sure you’ve done it more than one time!”
Tarek insisted, “No, just once. It was more than enough!”
Heather then joined in, confirming that the name mix-up happened early in their relationship, which began in 2019. She jokingly added, “And [Tarek] got cut. So, Bryan, get ready! What are we getting for free?”
Bryan wasn’t swayed by the humor, responding, “Nothing. You get my excellent work and attention.”
The couple captioned the video, which was posted on Instagram and TikTok, with a lighthearted note: “Anyone know of good contractors… we might need a new one after this… JK we love you Bryan #TheFlipOff.”
Tarek and Heather’s Relationship Timeline
Tarek and Heather began dating in 2019, not long after Tarek’s 2018 divorce from Christina Haack, his wife of nine years. Their whirlwind romance led to an engagement in 2020, and they tied the knot in 2021. Together, they share a two-year-old son, Tristan.
Meanwhile, Christina, who was also married to Ant Anstead from 2018 to 2021, has three children—Taylor, 15, and Brayden, 9, from her marriage to Tarek, and Hudson, 5, from her relationship with Anstead.
Despite their past, Tarek and Christina have maintained a working relationship, first through their hit HGTV series Flip or Flop and now with their latest show, The Flip Off.
Christina and Heather’s Surprising Friendship
Tarek’s confession came shortly after Christina and Heather made headlines for an unexpected display of friendship—sharing outfits.
Christina recently borrowed a bold red dress from Heather for a date night with her new boyfriend, Christopher Larocca. She shared a post on Instagram Stories, writing, “Thanks for lending me the gorgeous dress @theheartherraeelmoussa.”
The same dress had previously sparked controversy when Heather wore it in December. Some online critics deemed it “inappropriate” for a mother to wear. One comment read, “The dress is not appropriate. You’re a mother now.”
Heather was quick to respond, shutting down the criticism. “So because I’m a mother I can’t wear a pretty dress that makes me feel beautiful?” she wrote. “What does that have to do with anything? I am still a human, and my name is Heather. I’m not just a mother. Choose joy.”
She later doubled down, posting a screenshot of the exchange on her Instagram Stories and adding, “Comments like this make me laugh. I don’t even get offended anymore by the rudeness of others. I choose to spread joy, not hate.”
Christina’s New Romance
Christina’s personal life has also been making waves. She recently confirmed her relationship with Christopher Larocca, the CEO of telecommunications service provider Network Connex. The two went Instagram official when Christina posted a cozy photo of them on a private flight.
“Some plane flights must be hard posted,” she joked in the caption. The post came shortly after DailyMail.com revealed their relationship in January.
Christina and Larocca were also spotted together in a nighttime photo outside their jet after landing at an airport, further cementing their new romance.
The Flip Off: A New Era for Tarek, Heather, and Christina
Despite their past, Tarek, Heather, and Christina are proving that they can work together successfully. Their new HGTV show, The Flip Off, serves as a continuation of Flip or Flop but with a competitive twist. The former spouses, along with Heather, go head-to-head in flipping homes, adding an exciting dynamic to their professional relationship.
While Tarek’s accidental name slip may have been a minor mishap, it’s clear that he, Heather, and Christina have found a way to maintain a cordial and even friendly relationship. With their personal and professional lives intertwining in unexpected ways, The Flip Off is shaping up to be one of HGTV’s most intriguing new series.
Fans will have to tune in to see how the trio navigates their working relationship, lighthearted banter, and occasional slip-ups—both on and off-camera.
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