Cheating rumors are bad enough, but when it has been pushed by your partner’s ex, that has got to sting, and Christina Haack is feeling every bit of it!

The HGTV star is laying out all the facts as regards the beginning of her sizzling romance with her current partner, Christopher Larocca, post-split from Josh Hall.

Christina Haack and Josh Hall went their separate ways in July 2024 after the latter filed for divorce due to irreconcilable differences after nearly three years of marriage.

Haack is currently happy in her fresh relationship with Larocca, but she is addressing allegations of infidelity concerning her ex, Hall, head-on. Andrea Deanna, Larocca’s former girlfriend, has questioned the timeline of Haack and Larocca’s romance. 

In an interview with the Daily Mail, Deanna claimed that Larocca met Haack in June 2024 while he was still dating her and Haack was married to Hall. 

She asserted that even during that time, Haack and Hall lived together. Deanna further revealed that she was still in contact with Larocca until early October. Deanna expressed surprise upon learning about his relationship with Haack, prompting her to reach out to Hall, as she was completely blindsided.

Deanna also cited disloyalty and lack of respect as key factors in her split from Larocca. According to Deanna, trust issues emerged early in their relationship when she discovered Larocca was meeting with his ex-fiancée behind her back.

She noticed suspicious signs during her visits to town, such as his ex appearing unexpectedly and sending packages to their shared residence. After Larocca eventually admitted to the situation, he promised to change and be more loyal.

However, Deanna claims that by February of the following year, she caught him being unfaithful again, revealing a troubling pattern of behavior.

Following this revelation, he reportedly took her on a trip to Mexico and offered her $30,000 in an attempt to keep her in the relationship. Deanna claimed it was on top of an existing allowance that allowed her a more flexible work schedule.

The entrepreneur’s ex described a breaking point during a staycation in Sarasota the previous summer, where she felt compelled to discuss ending their relationship.

Now, Deanna has issued a warning to Haack regarding Larocca, suggesting that he may exhibit the same patterns of disloyalty he demonstrated in his past relationships. While she hopes he might learn from his mistakes, she remains skeptical, given the history of his actions.

The controversial nature of Deanna’s allegation has prompted reactions from the couple’s camp. A representative from Haack’s team noted to PEOPLE:

“This person continues to make false allegations and spread lies. Christina was separated when she met Chris.”

Larocca’s representative also denied Deanna’s claims, emphasizing that his client categorically denies the story. He added, “He ended his relationship with [Andrea] prior to his relationship with Ms. Haack. Any statement that they met in June is untrue.”

A representative for Hall has responded to recent rumors by expressing a lack of surprise at the story. The spokesperson stated, “We are not surprised about these rumors at all,” and noted that they were expecting media inquiries.

The rep conveyed their anticipation for the question, indicating that the delay in coverage was unexpected.

As shared by The Blast, Haack and her new boyfriend took things to the next level when they made their television debut together in the season finale of her popular HGTV real estate show.

Larocca appeared alongside Haack’s friends and family at her home in Newport Beach as they eagerly awaited the outcome of a final challenge. The watch party hoped to see if Hall had outperformed her ex-husband, Tarek El Moussa, and his wife, Heather.

Despite being present with Haack’s children, Taylor and Brayden, and her best friend, Cassie Schienle, Larocca refrained from interacting with her during the gathering. The reality star had earlier confirmed their relationship on Instagram back in February, shortly after a romantic night out in Los Angeles.

On the demise of her marriage to Hall, Haack admitted that she had been facing ongoing struggles in her marriage for over a year pre-divorce. She expressed her feelings of discontent and the desire for a change.

The TV star described the difficulties of being with someone who seems insecure and unsupportive, negatively impacting her sense of self. In her relationship with Hall, she often prioritized his feelings over her own, leading to a diminution of her true, vibrant personality.

She believed that the overall quality of her work improved after separating from Hall. She also acknowledged the potential issues that could have arisen during filming due to his jealousy regarding her relationship with El Moussa. 

During a recent discussion with her friend Cassie, she voiced her frustrations about the divorce process, which she feels has been hindered by what she perceives as her ex’s greed.

Looking back, she wished she had either negotiated a prenup or never married him, remarking on how he expects to benefit financially from her success.