Christina Haack Denies Engagement Rumors with Boyfriend

The HGTV star clarifies she is not engaged to her boyfriend Christopher Larocca despite speculation.

Mar. 17, 2026 at 2:43am

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Christina Haack, the star of HGTV's Flip or Flop, has shut down rumors that she is engaged to her boyfriend Christopher Larocca. Haack, who has been married three times previously, said the ring she was spotted wearing is actually a Cartier love ring she's had for almost 10 years, not an engagement ring. While Haack is open to the possibility of getting married again, she said she and Larocca are not in any rush and are taking their relationship 'one day at a time'.

Why it matters

Haack's personal life has been a subject of intense public interest, with her three previous marriages and divorces drawing significant media attention. This latest rumor about an engagement highlights the ongoing scrutiny she faces as a public figure, and her response provides insight into how she is navigating her relationships and family life.

The details

Haack took to her Instagram Story to directly address the engagement rumors, calling the reports 'bad reporting.' She explained that the ring she was seen wearing is actually a Cartier love ring that she's had for nearly a decade, not an engagement ring. Haack said she and Larocca are 'not in any rush' to get married, and are simply enjoying their relationship 'one day at a time.' Haack was previously married to Tarek El Moussa, Ant Anstead, and Joshua Hall, before finalizing her divorce from Hall in 2025.

  • Haack and Larocca have been dating since 2021.
  • Haack was previously married to Tarek El Moussa from 2009 to 2016, Ant Anstead from 2018 to 2021, and Joshua Hall from 2021 to 2025.

The players

Christina Haack

The star of HGTV's Flip or Flop, who has been married three times previously and is now dating Christopher Larocca.

Christopher Larocca

Haack's current boyfriend, who she says she is not engaged to despite speculation.

Tarek El Moussa

Haack's first husband, with whom she has two children.

Ant Anstead

Haack's second husband, with whom she had one child.

Joshua Hall

Haack's third husband, from whom she finalized her divorce in 2025.

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What they’re saying

“Bad reporting. That ring (that I've worn for almost 10 years) is a Cartier love ring (a gift to myself) with my kids initials.”

— Christina Haack

“We're not in any rush, and it's a one day at a time thing, which is nice.”

— Christina Haack

The takeaway

Christina Haack's personal life continues to be a topic of intense public interest, but she is taking a measured approach to her current relationship, prioritizing her children and focusing on enjoying the present rather than rushing into another marriage.