AceShowbiz - Despite ongoing divorce proceedings, Christina Haack's (Christina El Moussa) recent Instagram post has ignited speculation about her being involved with a new man. However, the HGTV star denies these rumors and clarifies that the person in question is simply a friend.

Christina Haack recently posted a photo with Jared Merrell, captioning it with a birthday message and expressing her appreciation for their friendship. However, the image generated a significant amount of reaction, with some followers interpreting it as an announcement of a new relationship, only three months after her split from Josh Hall.

Despite the initial assumption, Haack has stated that she does not have a boyfriend amidst her divorce proceedings with Hall. Moreover, she posted subsequent Instagram stories with a group of women, including Merrell's wife, further indicating that their relationship is purely platonic.

Merrell, the owner of JStar Auto Group, appears to be a long-time acquaintance of Haack. He is followed on Instagram by her ex-husbands Tarek El Moussa and Ant Anstead, as well as El Moussa's current wife, Heather Rae Young.

Haack's social media comments have faced criticism since her divorce filing, including references to her previous marriages. However, she maintains that her current focus is on her friendship with Merrell and navigating her ongoing divorce.