Love Is Blind Season 7 contestants Ashley Adionser and Tyler Francis have finalized their divorce following revelations that Tyler concealed his paternity of three children until after their engagement. Ashley described the discovery as a “total shock,” citing trust issues stemming from Tyler’s alleged pathological lying and false claims about contact with his children. Despite learning about the children before their televised wedding, Ashley proceeded with the marriage due to personal faith and commitment to her vows, though she later characterized their home environment as “dark and inhospitable.” Tyler acknowledged full accountability for the marital difficulties, with both parties citing misaligned life paths as the primary reason for separation while requesting public understanding during this emotionally complex period.
The marriage unraveled following revelations about Tyler’s undisclosed paternity status, which emerged after the couple’s engagement but before their televised wedding ceremony. Tyler had failed to reveal during the pod conversations that he had fathered three children through sperm donation, a disclosure that Ashley described as a “total shock” during her May 2025 podcast appearance where she first spoke publicly about the breakup.
Tyler’s concealed sperm donation paternity bombshell surfaced post-engagement, blindsiding Ashley before their televised wedding ceremony.
Ashley indicated that Tyler’s initial claims of having no contact with the children proved false, creating what she characterized as significant trust issues throughout their marriage. She alleged that Tyler engaged in what she termed “pathological lying” and had persuaded family members to support his version of events, contributing to an increasingly difficult home environment that she described as dark and inhospitable. Ashley conducted her own independent investigation by searching Tyler’s computer and discovering evidence that contradicted his claims.
Despite learning about Tyler’s undisclosed children before the wedding, Ashley chose to proceed with the marriage, citing her personal faith, commitment to wedding vows, and resistance to divorce. However, she revealed ongoing doubts about the authenticity of Tyler’s feelings throughout their relationship, describing the experience as uniquely painful and expressing that she never wanted to divorce but felt circumstances left her without alternatives.
Tyler acknowledged full accountability for his role in the marriage’s difficulties, while both emphasized their continued mutual respect and admiration despite the split. Ashley cited misalignment in paths as a primary reason for the couple’s decision to end their marriage.
The couple requested public understanding and kindness as they navigated the emotional complexities of their separation, highlighting the profound impact the situation had on both parties as they worked to move forward from their *Love Is Blind* experience.
