“Difficult and Emotional”: ‘Love Is Blind’ Stars Announce Divorce liennhi

Love Is Blind has had couples find some success, but even if they make it to the altar, it doesn't mean they last. Ashley Adionser announced that she and husband, Tyler Francis, were getting a divorce. She first told People that they had been separated for a while before deciding to call off their marriage. Since, Francis has released a statement via his Instagram Story about their divorce.

“This has been an incredibly difficult and emotional process for both of us, and it is one we have approached with great care and respect for one another,” Francis posted on his Instagram Story. “While our journey together began with so much hope and love, we came to realize that there were challenges we could not overcome.” He went on to say that he respected Adionser's decision. "I respect Ashley’s decision to move forward in a way that prioritizes her peace and happiness,” he wrote. “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."

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The couple began to have issues when it was revealed that Francis had children and that he donated sperm to a friend who wanted to have children. While the mother of the child reached out to Adionser and apologized and the couple still went through with their wedding on Love Is Blind, it wasn't enough to keep them together.

Ashley Adionser Shared Why The Couple Needed to End Their Relationship

The news originally came from Adionser's statement to People where she explained the need for her split from Francis. According to her, they just could not move forward with their relationship. "After much reflection, I want to share that Tyler and I have been separated for several weeks and have now made the difficult decision to end our marriage,” she said in the statement to People. “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.”

Adionser went on to say that the decision wasn't "made lightly" but that it was a "necessary" one for her own "growth and peace."

She continued, sharing that she would still respect the time that both her and Francis had together. “While this chapter is ending, I will always hold respect for the time and love we shared. I kindly ask for privacy during this deeply personal time as I focus on healing and building a new future. Thank you for your understanding and support." You can see Adionser and Francis on their season of Love Is Blind.