Josh Hall, once set to star alongside Christina Haack in the HGTV house flipping reality competition series, is nowhere to be found in the latest promotional photos. This comes as a surprise as he was featured in the official trailer and promo videos earlier. The series, which was set to pit Christina and her first husband Tarek El Moussa against each other with their new spouses as teammates, now has an uncertain future with Josh's exit.

The Flip Off's New Look Without Josh - A Shocking Twist

Section 1: The Disappearance of Josh Hall

In the newest images released by HGTV, Josh Hall is notably absent. Instead, we see Christina solo opposite her competitors on the show - her first husband Tarek El Moussa and his new wife Heather El Moussa. The distinctive setting and their outfits suggest that these new images were created from the same set of photos. This departure from the initial announcement in May 2024, where Josh was prominently featured, has left many wondering about the future of the series and his place in it.After Josh filed for divorce from Christina on July 15, it became unclear whether he would continue to be involved in any way or appear in the early episodes. HGTV never directly addressed this issue, and as the show seemingly began production at that time, the situation remained ambiguous.

Section 2: The Impact of Josh's Exit

A press release from the network shared with PEOPLE on Wednesday hints at Josh's exit from the series. Although his name is not mentioned directly, the series synopsis reveals that "As The Flip Off begins, Christina will start the competition against Tarek and Heather alongside her husband, but a sudden life change will bring a shocking twist." This sudden change has not only affected the dynamics of the show but also Christina's emotional state.In PEOPLE's exclusive first look at the show's emotional premiere, Christina breaks the news to Tarek that she and Josh have "officially split up." This tearful heart-to-heart between the HGTV stars about the trauma they've experienced since parting ways in December 2016 shows the depth of their relationship. Christina also reveals that their kids, Taylor (14) and Brayden (9), played a role in the end of her relationship with Josh. She says, "The kids literally asked me to leave. They told me he's not nice to me. Why would I stick around?" This shows the influence of their children on Christina's decision.

Section 3: The Return of Familiar Faces

In addition to bringing together Christina, Tarek, and Heather, The Flip Off will also feature several more familiar faces. The network confirmed that Christina's second husband, Ant Anstead, will be appearing as a guest judge after being spotted filming with Christina last month. Other guest judges will include Heather's former Selling Sunset co-star Amanza Smith, Real Housewives of Orange County's Heather Dubrow, and Tarek and Christina's moms. This addition of familiar faces is sure to add an extra layer of excitement to the show.The Flip Off premieres on January 29 on HGTV, and with all these changes and familiar faces, it promises to be an interesting season.