HGTV star Tarek El Moussa has teasingly referred to his ex-wife, Christina Haack, as the “blonde chick who used to be my wife” while filming a promotional video in her home.
El Moussa, 44, took to Instagram to share a hilarious “behind the scenes” video of himself filming at his ex-wife’s $12 million Newport Beach, CA, mansion.
“My name is Tarek El Moussa, and if you’ve seen this face, you probably have a TV. Probably seen these big-a– ears flipping those houses,” he said.
El Moussa, who was married to Haack from 2009 to 2016, added, “And yeah, I’m standing in the f—ing house of the blonde chick who was once my wife.”
The video then pans to the HGTV star standing in a long hallway with expansive floor-to-ceiling windows.
“If you’re thinking about selling a house, call me,” he went on as he crept along the hall, before adding: “Sorry about the shoes.”
While sitting in his ex’s living area, he pointed to a photo of Haack with her boyfriend, Christopher Larocca, whom she began dating in October 2024.
When he moved to another room, his mom, Dominique El Moussa, made a cameo.
“You look nice,” the mom told her son off-camera. He replied, “Thank you. That’s the nicest thing you’ve ever said.”
The former couple’s daughter, Taylor, 15, could then be heard asking her dad, “Do you have makeup on?”
At the end of the clip, El Moussa, who also shares son Brayden, 10, with Haack, and son Tristan, 3, with his current wife, Heather Rae El Moussa, is dancing around his ex’s house.
“Co-parenting level: elite. Focus level: debatable,” he joked in the caption.
In the comments, Haack joked, “You’re giving me and my home anxiety!!”
Heather added, “You are 44!!!!”
Meanwhile, Haack’s partner commented: “Are you making fun of my pic???” He included a cry-laughing emoji.
The clip comes after Heather gave fans a glimpse inside the couple’s own Newport Beach mansion, while sharing some candid photos from a fun-filled “girls’ night” with Haack.
Heather, 38, who wed Tarek in 2021, three years after his split from Haack, 42, welcomed her spouse’s former partner into their new $5.2 million abode for an evening of vision boarding and wine drinking.
In a series of photos taken during the course of the night, Heather revealed a look inside the home that she and Tarek purchased in June 2025, when they moved out of their nearby abode—which is now on the rental market—in favor of a more suitable family dwelling.
One photo showed Heather preparing for the evening by decorating the home with bright pink flowers, while a chic fireplace and large TV could be seen in the background.
Another image showed the delicious array of meats, cheeses, and fruit set up on the boards.
In the latest sign of their close bond, Heather revealed that she was serving her guests Haack’s Champagne brand, Clé Cachée, which sat on the star’s large white marble island along with the food.
Heather then shared a photo of her pals snacking on the bites before they got to work on making their vision boards.
Haack boasted her vision board in one snap alongside the caption, “Lots of talking vision, not as much gluing it down. To be continued …”
In June, Heather and Tarek proudly unveiled their dwelling in a video shared to Instagram, in which they hailed their home investment as the start of a “new chapter,” adding that they are “so excited” to bring fans along as they overhaul the already-opulent abode.
In the video, which garnered more than 34,000 likes in less than 24 hours, they announced their plans to add some “El Moussa design flair” to the house after moving in.
“We have some news. … We’re moving!!! We are so excited for this new chapter and new adventure for our family. We can’t wait to make this house a home and add our El Moussa design flair and show you guys some of the process,” the couple captioned the video.
Walking followers through the front door of the home, the couple revealed the expansive interior of the modern mansion, which records indicate they officially closed on in February. The couple revealed an array of open spaces that they can now make their own.
Former “Selling Sunset” star Heather then revealed that she was putting her interior design skills to use in their new home as she gawked over several fabric swatches.
The modern home boasts an open floor plan and a chef’s kitchen with state-of-the-art appliances and wood cabinetry that perfectly matches the chic flooring.
In addition to a sophisticated wooden aesthetic, the interior of the property features elegant swipes of black molding—while its four bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms mean there is ample room for the duo to expand their family.
What’s more, the property is just a four-minute drive from Haack’s home.
After purchasing their new dwelling, Heather and Tarek promptly listed their former abode on the rental market, offering it up for $25,000 a month, before increasing that price to $30,000.
It may well be that the El Moussas are attempting to capitalize on Orange County’s increasing popularity among wealthy house hunters, with Realtor.com® data revealing that the median listing price had surged by more than 70% between October 2016 and October 2025.
The couple spoke about their listed house during a recent installment of Celebrity Sanctuary, detailing how they set about transforming the stark white interior to give it more personality and sex appeal.