HGTV star Tarek El Moussa is sharing why he approves of his ex-wife, Christina Haack‘s new boyfriend, Christopher Larocca.
While speaking to Page Six in April 2025, El Moussa said he enjoys Larocca’s company for several reasons.
“I actually really do like him. I think he’s smart. I think he’s talented. I think he gives good advice. And I think they’re a good fit. What the future holds — I have no idea. But for now, he is someone who is really good for her to have in her corner,” said El Moussa during the Page Six interview.
El Moussa made similar comments about Haack’s boyfriend during an April 2025 interview with Us Weekly.
“The new guy she’s dating, I really like him. He’s really nice,” said El Moussa to the publication.
He then shared that Larocca has been a good source of support for Haack while she has been navigating her divorce from her third husband, Josh Hall.
“Honestly, he just seems like a good guy. She’s going through a really tough situation and, based on my conversations with her, he’s supportive, he’s guiding, he’s experienced and he is giving her good advice,” said El Moussa to Us Weekly.
In addition, El Moussa said his and Haack’s children, Brayden and Taylor, have met Larocca.
“So far, everything’s looking good. So far, so good. We’re all hopeful,” said El Moussa during the interview.
Tarek & Heather El Moussa Spoke About Josh Hall Leaving ‘The Flip Off’
Tarek El Moussa and his wife, Heather Rae El Moussa, filmed the HGTV series, “The Flip Off,” with Haack. Hall filmed one episode of the series as Haack’s competition partner. However, he left the show, which premiered in January 2025, after he and Haack separated in July 2024.
During a joint January 2025 interview with Us Weekly, the El Moussas spoke about Hall exiting the show.
Tarek El Moussa said he always “tried to be very friendly and supportive” towards Hall. Heather Rae El Moussa agreed that she and her husband were “always very friendly” when interacting with Haack’s now estranged husband.
“He was our kids’ stepdad, so we wanted a positive environment,” said Heather Rae El Moussa while speaking to Us Weekly.
Heather Rae El Moussa then said she believed filming the show got “better” after Hall stepped away.
“Not to be mean, but he definitely didn’t have the best personality. So it’s like a breath of fresh air. And [Christina is] in a really good place,” said Heather Rae El Moussa to the publication.
Christina Haack Said Heather Rae & Tarek El Moussa Were Supportive of Her as She Navigated Her Split From Josh Hall
While speaking to Access Hollywood in January 2025, alongside Tarek and Heather El Moussa, Haack said the couple “were super supportive” as she navigated her split from Hall during the production of “The Flip Off.”
“We talked about it in advance. They knew we were having issues. So thank you guys. You were very supportive the whole time. So I appreciate it,” said Haack to the couple.
Tarek El Moussa then quipped that he and his wife “didn’t pay her to say that.”
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Christina Haack’s Ex Explains Why He Really Likes Her New Boyfriend