Christina El Moussa was 'drowning' before her divorce... but now she's floating on air with new man, new home and new TV show
Christina El Moussa of TV's Flip Or Flop is finally in a 'happy' place.
The blonde beauty, 34, told People that there is so much for her to look forward to these days.
'I thought of this year like a rebuild,' the mother-of-two told People. 'So I'm starting from scratch. I'm moving, I have a new TV show, a new boyfriend—there's a lot of projects going on. I'm just so happy, and for the first time in a long time, I feel at peace, which is such a good feeling.'
Good times: Christina El Moussa of TV's Flip Or Flop is finally in a 'happy' place. The blonde beauty, 34, told People that there is so much for her to look forward to these days
The star has just been given the green light for her own series named Christina On The Coast.
In June it was announced she bought a $4.1m home in Newport Beach, California.
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And the cover girl is dating dashing TV star Ant Anstead.
That makes for a lot of excitement for the woman who was suffering just two years ago.
Good times: 'I thought of this year like a rebuild,' the mother-of-two told People . 'So I'm starting from scratch. I'm moving, I have a new TV show, a new boyfriend—there's a lot of projects going on; seen on June 27 in NYC
That is when she had a very public split from her husband and FOF co-star Tarek.
'I'I felt like I was drowning,' Christina confessed. 'I was doing whatever I could to stay above water and just get through the day.'
And the curiosity factor was very high about them especially amid claims he had gone into the forest with a gun after they fought.
'A lot of people were thinking, "What's going to happen?"' she said.
'Tarek and I were so tied together on everything: real estate, the show, our children, our house. It was so stressful, and everyone was worried that it was going to explode.'
But they found a way to co-parent their daughter, Taylor, 7, and son, Brayden, 2.
Her new casa: In June it was announced she bought a $4.1m home in Newport Beach, California
'Somehow we managed to build something even bigger than we had before,' she said.
This comes after she was seen with Anstead on Wednesday in New York City on their way to a taping of Good Morning America.
She was appearing on the show to talk about her new house-flipping TV series, Christina On The Coast.
New romance: El Moussa flaunted her romance with Ant Anstead on Wednesday as the pair kissed passionately in New York City
The mother-of-two packed on the PDA with her hunky new beau in the Big Apple as the pair kissed openly on the street.
Christina wore a summery, floral print dress for her promotional appearance.
Her wavy blonde tresses were worn loose and with a center part.
Her next project: The 34-year-old was appearing on the show to talk about her new house-flipping TV series, Christina On The Coast
Her 39-year-old boyfriend looked dapper in a blue linen suit over a white dress shirt.
The English TV presenter's salt-and-pepper locks were worn pushed back and he sported a handsome five-o-clock shadow.
The pair have been dating since November 2017, after Christina allegedly briefly reconnected with ex-boyfriend Doug Spedding.
During her GMA appearance, El Moussa spoke about the new dynamic between her and her ex Tarek on their long-running HGTV show.
'I think because our divorce was so public and there were so many stories and false stories and so much going on, that for us, actually including some of our real life into the show is important.'
'I think it's important for people to see what goes on with us on a daily basis.'
The reality TV star also spoke about her forthcoming Flip Or Flop spin-off series, Christina On The Coast.
'It's actually going to follow me fixing up my own house as well so people are going to get to see a little bit more into my personal life and how I'm designing my own house.'
'I'm also helping eight homeowners fix up their house[s].'
A big factor in Christina starting a show without Tarek would seem to be her admission that starring with her ex in Flip Or Flop is 'beyond awkward'.
In a recent episode of the HGTV hit, Tarek calls his ex to tell her about a lead on a house, before informing her he can't check it out right now because he has a date.
'What does she look like?' Christina probes with a smile. 'About 5'5'-and-a-half, blonde...' he replies.
'I thought you didn't like blondes anymore?' she sneers in return.
Tension: A big factor in Christina starting a show without Tarek would seem to be her admission that starring with her ex in Flip Or Flop is 'beyond awkward'
Former flames: In a recent episode of the HGTV hit, Tarek calls his ex to tell her about a lead on a house, before informing her he can't check it out right now because he has a date
Tarek then explains to the camera: 'Christine and I split about a year ago, and right now we're both trying to get back into the dating scene.'
Christine adds: 'This would probably be awkward for any exes, but since we have to see each other every day it's beyond awkward; So I'm planning on staying friendly and keeping things light.'
The co-parents share seven-year-old daughter Taylor, and two-year-old son Brayden.
A case of the ex: Christine adds: 'This would probably be awkward for any exes, but since we have to see each other every day it's beyond awkward'
The reality TV couple's highly publicized separation came after an incident in May 2016 where police came to their residence and seized guns after claims Tarek had threatened to kill himself; he has denied he was suicidal at the time.
Tarek filed for divorce in January 2017 citing 'irreconcilable differences' after seven years of marriage. It was finalized in January of this year.
The 36-year-old was briefly linked to model Patience Silva.
No bad blood: Christina with ex-husband Tarek El Moussa in April 2017
