Christina El Moussa Married Ant Anstead in a Surprise Ceremony — But Who Is Her British Beau?

Christina El Moussa has a new man in her life. But who is the British celeb?

“It was just perfect for us,” El Moussa told PEOPLE of their celebration in December. “Everything we wanted.”

Here are five things to know about Christina’s new husband.

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Anstead starred in the U.K. seriesFor the Love of Cars,in which he served as a restoration expert, starting in 2014. His latest gig is as the charismatic mechanic onWheelers and Dealers, another auto-centric show, produced for Discovery U.K. and Velocity Channel in the U.S. He joined in the show’s current 14th season.

2. His name is really Ant.

Yes, Ant is his real name, but it’s short for Anthony. He was born Anthony Richard Anstead in Plymouth, England.

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3. He lives in the same area as Christina (and the same town as Tarek).

4. He’s a parent of two, too.

Anstead has two children — Amelie and Archie — with ex-wife Louise, whomhe separated from in July. Though they live in the U.K., they still manage to get in some hang time, most recently visiting a trampoline park and enjoying a beach day together. Over Christmas, he was spotted grocery shopping in Southern California with Christina and their respective kids. Christina is mom to Taylor, 7, and Brayden, 2.

5. He’s fighting for a cure for MS.

Though he split from his wife of 12 years in July, Anstead didn’t reveal the separation until October, when he posted a message on Twitter: “Despite the fact I am usually a very private person, I do feel the need to let my friends and followers know that Lou and I have been separated since July,” hewrote in a tweet. Adding, “Our kids remain 100% our priority and it’s for that reason we would rather you heard it here first.”

source: people.com