Christina Hall’s ex-husband Ant Anstead surfaced in a rare sighting in Newport Beach, California this week amid her divorce from Josh Hall.
Ant, 45, and Christina, 41, exchanged vows in Newport Beach in 2018 and the following year they welcomed their son Hudson, four.
They ultimately separated in 2020 and finalized their divorce in June 2021, just days before news broke that he was dating his current girlfriend Renee Zellweger.
Meanwhile, Christina moved on with Josh, a police officer turned realtor whom she secretly tied the knot with in October 2021.
Now, less than two weeks after Christina and Josh filed for divorce, Ant was spotted emerging for a casual outing in sunny Southern California.
Christina Hall ‘s ex-husband Ant Anstead surfaced in a rare sighting in Newport Beach, California this week – amid her divorce from Josh Hall
The British television presenter showed off his toned physique in a fitted black t-shirt and a pair of fossil grey trousers, teamed with flip-flops and a watch.
Ant was with his first wife Louise for 12 years and welcomed two children with her before they went their separate ways in July 2017.
Meanwhile, Christina shot to fame on the HGTV series Flip Or Flop alongside her first husband Tarek El Moussa, with whom she has two children.
She and Ant went Instagram official on New Year’s Day 2018, and they tied the knot three days before Christmas that year at their Newport Beach home.
Ant’s sighting this week came after Christina broke her silence on her latest divorce, labeling Josh an ‘insecure man’ on her Insta Stories this Thursday.
Josh is said to have been stunned by the end of the marriage, as he was devoted to Christina and her three children, sources in his camp told TMZ.
Although he acknowledged that the relationship had its troubles, he allegedly did not anticipate that they would split the way they did.
Insiders close to him claim that after one particular argument, Christina stopped talking to him directly and began communicating with him through a lawyer.
Less than two weeks after Christina and Josh filed for divorce, Ant was spotted emerging for a casual outing in sunny Southern California
Ant and Christina finalized their divorce in June 2021, just days before news broke that he was dating his current girlfriend Renee Zellweger; Ant and Christina pictured in 2019
Ant, 45, and Christina, 41, exchanged vows in Newport Beach in 2018 and the following year they welcomed their son Hudson, four; Ant pictured with Hudson
Josh, understanding that divorce was now in the offing, is said to have also secured legal representation at that point.
However he was allegedly crushed by the breakup and feels his world has evaporated, having reportedly reorganized his social and work life around Christina.
At present, he is said to be in Nashville, where he frequents church services and has been maintaining his physical health at the gym.
Christina – who recently claimed that Josh transferred $35k from her bank account – addressed the shock split on Thursday after it was revealed last week that the pair filed for divorce after nearly three years of marriage.
She penned, ‘Over here waiting for the typical Hired PR rep speech of “how was I blind-sided and how I’m working on myself and taking time to heal at her ranch…’
‘Meanwhile I’m over here not as nice and quiet as I used to be,’ the mother-of-three continued.
In another slide, Christina added, ‘I have worked my a** off to build this life for myself and my children and anyone who would try and take
what they don’t deserve/what they did NOT work for should be ashamed.’
The TV personality got candid over the shock split after it was revealed last week that the pair filed for divorce after nearly three years of marriage
She penned, ‘Over here waiting for the typical Hired PR rep speech of “how was I blind-sided and how I’m working on myself and taking time to heal at her ranch…’
She then added, ‘An insecure man with a large ego can sure try and derail you – but, “still rise”…’
‘For those that aren’t aware…divorces do not happen overnight.. & there is always a breaking point. This one is personal……..,’ Christina concluded to her 1.8 million fans and followers.
The TV personality’s latest post on her stories comes just on week after it was reported that the estranged couple officially filed for divorce – with the date of separation dated as July 8 by Joshua, while Christina cited July 7.
Joshua has also requested for alimony from the HGTV star, and doesn’t want to have to give her money, per TMZ.
The split will be Christina’s third divorce – who was previously married to Tarek El Moussa from 2009 until 2018, and also Ant Anstead from 2018 through 2021.
She shares her children Taylor, 13, and Brayden, eight, with El Moussa, as well as son Hudson, four, with Anstead.
Shortly before the pair’s separation, both Christina and Joshua had signed on to appear together on the new 2025 HGTV series, The Flip Off, alongside Tarek and his wife, Heather Rae El Moussa.
Joshua also broke his silence following the divorce news by also jumping to his Instagram stories earlier this week on Wednesday.
In another slide, Christina added, ‘I have worked my a** off to build this life for myself and my children and anyone who would try and take what they don’t deserve/what they did NOT work for should be ashamed’
‘For those that aren’t aware…divorces do not happen overnight.. & there is always a breaking point. This one is personal……..,’ Christina concluded to her 1.8 million fans and followers
The TV personality’s latest post on her stories comes just on week after it was reported that the estranged couple officially filed for divorce – with the date of separation dated as July 8 by Joshua, while Christina cited July 7
He shared a snap that was taken from behind him as he strolled through a forest while surrounded by green trees. Towards the bottom of the image, he simply added a praying hands emoji.
Christina seemingly trolled her estranged husband after sharing a selfie on her main Instagram page on Thursday.
In the caption of the post, the media personality simply added a praying hands emoji – possibly referencing to his own snap one day earlier.
Christina’s ex-husband, Tarek El Moussa, also shared his thoughts on the divorce while recently talking with E! News.
‘I think life’s tough, s*** happens. I think she’s gonna get through this. We’re here to support her. We got one shot at life, we gotta do what’s best for us. Whatever she needs, we’re here to help.’
Christina notably did not sign a prenuptial agreement with Joshua – who is asking for alimony and to equally split their community property, including their $12.6 million mansion located in Newport Beach, per Us Weekly.
And following their back-to-back divorce filings, Christina has now accused her estranged husband of transferring $35,000 of her money into his bank account.
Per legal documents obtained by ET, the HGTV personality has claimed, ‘Josh was able to divert over $35,000 of my separate property rental income into his account.’
She shares her children Taylor, 13, and Brayden, eight, with El Moussa, as well as son Hudson, four, with Anstead
Joshua also broke his silence following the divorce news by also jumping to his Instagram stories earlier this week on Wednesday
Christina seemingly trolled her estranged husband after sharing a selfie on her main Instagram page on Thursday, and also shared a praying hand emoji in the caption
She went on to say in the court paperwork, ‘I am asking for Josh to account for the funds taken and return them to me as those funds are specifically used to pay any loans, obligations, property taxes, insurance, and maintenance for these rental properties.’
The money came from Christina’s various rental properties around Tennessee, which Josh was allegedly able to obtain via a text sent to the property manager on July 8.
The text message from Josh read, ‘Hi. For June payments, can we please get it sent to a different account when it’s time? Thank you,’ with the ‘we’ seemingly indicating that both he and his soon-to-be ex-wife were on board with the request.
However, Christina, who included a screenshot of the message as evidence in her filing, said she found out about the transfer on July 21.
She noted in her documents that she ‘had no personal contact with Josh on July 8, 2024,’ adding, ‘I would not have asked him to send himself my money the day after I told him we are getting divorced.’
Furthermore, she explained the property manager followed through with the request ‘believing I had authorized the change of accounts and asked for account details and Josh provided his own Wells Fargo Bank account.’
The documents were filed in Orange County Superior Court in California, and the mother-of-three has requested that a judge order Josh to return the money.
Additionally, she is seeking exclusive use of the Newport Beach, California, residence she and her ex once shared.
She recognizes that the home is titled in both of their names, but maintains that the money used to purchase the home came from the sale of a house in Dana Point that she owned.
Christina notably did not sign a prenuptial agreement with Joshua – who is asking for alimony and to equally split their community property, including their $12.6 million mansion located in Newport Beach, per Us Weekly
Per legal documents obtained by ET, the HGTV personality has claimed, ‘Josh was able to divert over $35,000 of my separate property rental income into his account’
In another twist, Christina shared that Josh’s attorney sent her a letter demanding that she keep ‘electronic evidence without it being automatically deleted’ from their home cameras, per ET.
Christina noted in response, ‘I unplugged cameras so the system would not automatically overwrite the hard drive. Each time Josh has returned to the house he has plugged the cameras back in, which would allow him to keep me and my children under surveillance. I object to him having that access into my home.’
The Flip or Flop star also got in front of spousal support orders, officially stating, ‘I understand that at some point this court may require that I pay some spousal support to Josh and reasonable attorney’s fees to his counsel.
‘However, it is my belief that this is a simple case with straightforward accounting over a short period of time, [therefore] any fees and costs should be minimal.’
It was added, ‘Like all hard-working mothers, my life revolves around my children and my work. It is my understanding that Josh has his own income and therefore he should not need any spousal support from me.
‘He has sufficient assets of his own to pay his own attorney’s fees and costs. Quite frankly I am shocked and concerned by the fact that he has diverted over $35,000 of my separate property money to his separate account on July 8, 2024.
‘The fact that this is the same date he now alleges to be our date of separation, even though it is actually July 7, 2024, makes it clear why he chose the next day.’
Following the diversion of cash, Christina says she is now wondering ‘what else I am not aware of as it relates to his financial situation and that is why I am having a full forensic accounting performed for the entire term of our marriage.’
