Ashley and Tyler were the second couple to make it to the altar on season seven. Before they married, they had one obstacle to overcome: Tyler told Ashley that he had donated his sperm to a friend and her wife and fathered three children, something that he hadn’t disclosed to her in the pods.
When the show started airing, however, speculation and claims about Tyler’s relationship with the three children circulated online. Despite breakup speculation, Ashley supported Tyler at the season seven reunion in October 2024, where the two reaffirmed their commitment to one another, and she publicly defended him in post-show interviews.
However, on January 21, 2025, Ashley announced that she and Tyler had separated several weeks earlier and decided to divorce.
“While I had hoped for mutual understanding and transparency in our relationship, it has become clear that our paths are no longer aligned, making it impossible for me to continue in this marriage,” Ashley said in a statement to People, also asking for privacy as she focuses on “healing and building a new future.”
In a statement to Business Insider via Instagram DM, Tyler called the decision to split “an incredibly difficult and emotional process” for both of them and added that he takes “full accountability” for his role in their relationship difficulties.
“I respect Ashley’s decision to move forward in a way that prioritizes her peace and happiness,” he said. “Ashley is an incredible woman, and I have nothing but admiration and gratitude for the love and support she has given me. I ask for kindness and understanding as we both move forward separately, focusing on healing and growth.”
