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HGTV's Flip or Flop has been such a huge success. And it's no surprise considering that anyone who is a fan of reality TV knows the network has produced many successful home renovation shows. From the empire that Fixer Upper has started (hello, adorable home decor line at Target!) to launching the celebrity of Jonathan and Drew Scott, HGTV knows how to churn out shows and TV personalities that will be hits. Since Flip or Flop's premiere, its stars Tarek El Moussa and Christina Anstead have also become celebrities in the world of home design, real estate, and reality TV.

El Moussa and Anstead started the show as husband and wife, working their magic to flip houses and turn a profit, but, through the series' time on television, viewers have seen the power couple split up, get divorced, and even start new relationships. But even though the series definitely shows plenty of drama, intrigue, and the highs and lows of flipping houses, there are still some things that need clearing up. Here are the false things you should stop believing about Flip or Flop.

Flip or Flop's Tarek El Moussa and Christina Anstead have always been successful

If you've seen just one episode of Flip or Flop, you know that, at first glance, Tarek El Moussa and Christina Anstead have it all. Even when the pair went through their divorce and when they took on a property that was a lot more work than they initially thought it would be, El Moussa and Anstead tend to come out on top. However, that wasn't always the case for the former couple. In fact, in an interview with The Orange County Register in 2013 just before Flip or Flop premiered, the then-married celebs opened up about how they got to be where they were, and it wasn't all sunshine and rainbows.

According to the publication, the couple lost almost everything when the real estate crash happened. While they once had nice cars and a huge house, they'd had to downgrade, but they were able to bounce back and start making money again when they started flipping houses. So, while El Moussa and Anstead may be successful and well-off now, they weren't always so lucky.

Flip or Flop doesn't mean much to Tarek El Moussa

While Flip or Flop is definitely a big part of both Tarek El Moussa and Christina Anstead's lives, some fans might assume that El Moussa is only in it for the cash or clout, but that's far from true. In fact, El Moussa kind of owes the show his life. In a video exclusive for HGTV, El Moussa revealed, 'So, the craziest thing... TV might've saved my life.'

Specifically, in 2013, a nurse in Texas named Ryan Read sent an email to El Moussa after she noticed he had a lump on his throat that she thought he needed to get checked out. Shortly after, El Moussa went to the doctor and discovered he had stage-three thyroid cancer. He underwent treatment, getting his thyroid and several lymph nodes removed, as shared by Chasing the Cure.

In 2019, El Moussa revealed he was cancer-free with a heartfelt Instagram post. 'I'm [cancer-free] and I'm healthier than ever!!!!' he exclaimed on his page. 'This makes me so happy not for me but for my babies. I have to be healthy and alive for them!!' The show definitely changed El Moussa's life, and he's clearly thankful.

Flip or Flop's stars sweat the competition

Since Flip or Flop is just one of HGTV's many shows that feature a house being turned upside down and made into a gorgeous home, it's no surprise that many viewers might assume Tarek El Moussa and Christina Anstead get competitive with the other HGTV shows. However, that couldn't be further from the truth.

In fact, to show just how silly that rumor was, Anstead took to her Instagram page to address a specific news story that ran in a tabloid in 2018. The article claimed that there was 'war' between Anstead and Fixer Upper'sJoanna Gaines. 'What a load of Bulls**t,' Anstead wrote plainly. Anstead continued, 'I have always been a huge supporter of female entrepreneurs... #girlboss is my motto. Nothing but respect for [Joanna Gaines].' Clearly, there's nothing but good vibes between Anstead and Gaines and that were no real feelings of competition.

Flip or Flop is Tarek El Moussa and Christina Anstead's only source of income

While many reality television stars definitely rely on paychecks from their shows, Tarek El Moussa and Christina Anstead have various streams of income other than Flip or Flop. However, it's first important to note that even at the start of the show in 2013, the celebs still had their own money that they were putting into the properties shown on the series. According to The Orange County Register, while 'the El Moussas were paid $10,000 per episode,' they didn't use that money to buy the houses that they flipped. Instead, they put in their own money they had earned from previous investments.

Not only do El Moussa and Anstead make their own money from real estate and flipping ventures, but Anstead also has her own separate show on HGTV, Christina on the Coast. From that, she earns $50,000 per episode, according to Country Living. El Moussa is also venturing out on his own. His show Flipping 101 premieres on HGTV in 2020.

Flip or Flop's Christina Anstead and Tarek El Moussa had a perfect relationship

A lot of the charm on the earlier seasons of Flip or Flop came from the fact that Tarek El Moussa and Christina Anstead were married, and their flirty, witty banter was super relatable to a lot of couples out there. Who could forget their adventure in trying to catch a chicken that was on a property they had purchased? The two seemed to have a great, almost perfect relationship.

However, that wasn't the case. In January 2017, El Moussa filed for divorce from Anstead, as reported by People. Previously, the couple had publicly announced they had separated, following an incident in which the police were called to their home (via People).

At the time, the couple released a statement to People that clarified what had happened and that they were on the same page when it came to their children. 'Like many couples, we have had challenges in our marriage,' they said in the statement, noting, 'We are committed to our kids and being the best parents we can be.' El Moussa and Anstead might have been a cute couple, but their relationship was far from perfect.

A lot of Flip or Flop is staged

While Americans seem to have a huge infatuation with reality television, that doesn't mean they aren't aware that large parts of most reality shows are staged. For example, it's pretty common knowledge that Keeping Up With the Kardashians has a lot of staged, not-so-real moments, as noted by The Cut. But as far as Flip or Flop is concerned, the show is just about as real as can be. Well, as far as the real-estate aspect goes.

According to a thread posted to TalkIrvine.com,Tarek El Moussa himself set the record straight regarding the dramatics seen on the show. When a fan asked if the auctions that are seen on the show are actually real, El Moussa answered, 'Real estate auctions where we buy are real,' adding, 'I must have cashiers checks to buy cash (I lost a 20k check once that was a nightmare)!!' So even though it might seem a bit dramatic, all those auctions where El Moussa and Anstead buy properties sight unseen

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