Christina Hall and her husband, Josh Hall, had been grappling with significant marital challenges long before their separation became public knowledge, a source exclusively shared with PEOPLE.
According to the insider, the couple had been facing ongoing issues in their relationship for an extended period before Josh officially filed for divorce on Monday. Another source close to Christina confirmed that she also plans to initiate her own filing.
Fans of the couple had already begun noticing signs of trouble in their marriage well ahead of the official announcement.
Astute followers observed that both Christina and Josh quietly removed references to each other from their social media profiles and deleted numerous photos together. Speculation grew when Josh notably did not publicly acknowledge Christina’s birthday on July 9—a departure from his usual behavior.
This uncharacteristic silence, combined with other subtle changes on social media, led many fans to suspect that a split was imminent. Their suspicions were confirmed just days later when news of the divorce broke online.
Legal documents obtained by PEOPLE on July 16 revealed that Josh cited “irreconcilable differences” as the reason for seeking a dissolution of marriage nearly three years after they tied the knot on October 6, 2021.
In his filing, Josh is requesting spousal support from Christina—who stars alongside him in several HGTV shows including Christina on the Coast, Christina in the Country, and an upcoming series titled The Flip Off set to debut in 2025.
The couple initially wed secretly at a courthouse ceremony in 2021 but celebrated again with friends and family during a Hawaiian wedding reception in September 2022.
When they first went public with their relationship in July 2021, Christina described Josh as her “ride or die” partner through an Instagram post. She echoed this sentiment once more during his birthday tribute in September 2023 when he turned 43 years old.
“Happy Birthday to my gorgeous husband,” she wrote at that time. “My ride or die protector and best stepdad.”
Accompanying these words was a photo carousel capturing cherished moments from their relationship—one image showed them sharing a kiss at sunset while another depicted them enjoying seafood with friends around them.
“I truly appreciate everything you do for me & our kids,” she added sincerely within her post’s caption space.”
Before marrying Josh Hall though—Christina had previously been married twice—to Tarek El Moussa (her former co-star) whom she shares two children Taylor (13) & Brayden (8), then later Ant Anstead who fathered Hudson now aged four years old.
Fans React Strongly To Spousal Support Request
Following news about Joshua Halls’ decision regarding divorce proceedings against wife Christiana Halls’, many loyal fans expressed discontentment particularly concerning his request seeking spousal support payments via various social media platforms where discussions quickly gained momentum among disappointed followers alike:
One fan voiced frustration stating: “Josh needs employment rather than relying upon Christiana financially! She works tirelessly across multiple TV shows whilst raising children too—it simply isn’t fair!”
Another supporter chimed-in saying: “It’s absurd he expects financial assistance given how much effort Christiana has invested into building both career/family life balance over time…Josh should be self-sufficient by now.”
Some individuals were even more vocal expressing displeasure such as one commenter who remarked: “What disgraceful behavior! Does Joshua intend living off someone else’s hard-earned success? He ought feel ashamed himself instead finding proper work earning own income.”
On various fan forums dedicated towards discussing celebrity gossip/news related topics similar sentiments echoed widely amongst users criticizing Joshuas’ demands further still:
“After everything Christinas gone through already—and now this?! Joshua really ought stand independently without attempting exploitative tactics targeting successful ex-wife,” wrote another user passionately defending starlet amidst ongoing controversy surrounding recent developments between estranged partners involved here today…
Others questioned whether Joshuas intentions were genuine right from start suggesting ulterior motives might have existed all along based purely upon financial gain rather than true love/commitment originally professed earlier stages courtship phase itself perhaps?
“It makes you wonder if he ever genuinely cared about anything beyond money,” commented yet another skeptical observer reflecting growing doubts circulating online communities worldwide currently debating latest twist saga unfolding publicly before us presently…
Supporters also pointed out irony situation considering initial portrayal protective figurehead role played throughout early days romance blossoming between pair only few short months ago prior sudden turn events leading up current state affairs seen unfolding rapidly since then until present day reality check hit home hard recently leaving everyone stunned shocked disbelief altogether frankly speaking honestly truthfully candidly openly transparently forthrightly bluntly straightforward manner possible under circumstances prevailing conditions existing environment surrounding entire episode happening right now live real-time basis globally accessible internet-connected devices everywhere simultaneously instantaneously universally available anytime anywhere anyhow anyway anyone wants view content shared freely openly widely distributed across vast digital landscape spanning continents oceans borders boundaries limits restrictions whatsoever no holds barred unrestricted access granted 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