Tarek El Moussa's Midnight Mystery: 'Sketchy' Livestream Unpacked
Tarek El Moussa's Late-Night Freakout: Has He Finally Cracked Under Pressure from The Flip Off?
The 44-year-old star of HGTV's hit show, The Flip Off, has been giving fans a glimpse into his chaotic life behind the scenes, and it's not looking good. Tarek El Moussa's recent livestream in the dead of night left viewers worried about his well-being, but according to his rep, it was just a side effect of insomnia caused by the pressure of filming season two.
The alarming video, recorded at 3am, shows Tarek clutching a plastic water bottle and rambling on about how much he loves The Flip Off. He even asks if anyone is watching the show, which has been confirmed for a second season after its huge success in January. The show's ratings have been astronomical, making it HGTV's highest-rated new series since 2022.
But what really got fans concerned was Tarek's behavior on the livestream. He seemed disoriented and out of it, leaving many to wonder if he's finally cracking under pressure. One user took to Reddit to express their worry: "He's skiing, snowboarding, doing ALL THE THINGS! Hope he's ok." Another commented, "Hmmmm... sketchy," while a third simply said, "Bizarre."
However, Tarek's rep has come forward to clear the air, explaining that the star was simply trying to be creative despite his insomnia. "Tarek couldn't sleep and got on TikTok Live overnight, turning his insomnia into creativity," they told The Scholarly Note. "He has been trying to source leads for an unlisted property for the next season of The Flip Off."
But what's really going on behind the scenes? Sources close to the show have revealed that Tarek is feeling the pressure to deliver another hit season, especially with his ex-wife Christina Haack back on board. And things got even more interesting when Christina revealed earlier this month that Tarek helped get her most recent ex-husband, Josh Hall, off the show following their split.
The rep also mentioned that Tarek's impromptu livestream actually turned out to be a productive result of his sleepless night, driving the most leads and followers in the shortest amount of time. It seems like the pressure is getting to him, but he's still managing to get some work done, even if it means pulling an all-nighter.
The question on everyone's mind now is: will Tarek be able to keep up with the demands of filming season two, or will his insomnia finally catch up with him? One thing's for sure - fans are watching closely, and they won't hesitate to speak out if they think something's off.
With production already underway for the new episodes, it looks like The Flip Off is set to continue its reign as one of the hottest shows on HGTV. But can Tarek keep up with the pressure? Only time will tell.
