Why Love Is Blind’s Tyler Has No Regrets About Ashley Conversations

Why Love Is Blind's Tyler Has No Regrets About Ashley Conversations

As I delve deeper into the lives of these Love is Blind alumni, it truly feels like I’m peeking into the pages of a romantic novel, complete with its share of twists and turns!


Warning: This story contains spoilers from Love Is Blind season seven episode nine.

Tyler Francis stands by his actions. 

In the seventh season of the show “Love Is Blind,” one of its stars unexpectedly disclosed a startling secret: he had three children, which he referred to as his “sperm donor babies.” His fiancée, Ashley Adionser, shared that finding out about these kids just two weeks before their wedding was overwhelming and caused her to doubt the strength of their relationship.

However, Tyler shared that he has “no regrets” about his experience on the Netflix dating show. 

To put it another way, Francesca Amiker of TopMob News was informed by the account manager that he wouldn’t make many changes regarding his experience within the pods.

He mentioned, “Perhaps there were a few discussions that could have taken place at one point or another, I’m not sure. However, I can’t just stand by and wish things could be different.

As the 34-year-old put it, “I’m living in the present.”

In those engaging podcast discussions, I, a die-hard fan, found it fascinating that Tyler steered clear of not just his adorable brood but also his surprise proposal to Ashley’s appearance. He savors the mystery and romance of keeping his look under wraps until after popping the question!

He explained to TopMob that he deliberately distanced himself from it, as it was a significant matter. He’s often been stereotyped due to his light skin tone, being labeled as dishonest and deceitful – traits commonly associated with light-skinned people. Therefore, he aimed to be judged based on who he truly is, rather than his physical appearance.

Why Love Is Blind's Tyler Has No Regrets About Ashley Conversations

For her part, Ashley also has no regrets about her experience on Love Is Blind.

In a different conversation with TopMob News, I stood firm by my words and actions. If given the chance to redo it all, I’d do exactly the same.

Indeed, our marketing director feels that drawing insights from previous experiences may foster individual development.

She pointed out, “Length of time spent together doesn’t matter. People are constantly growing and transforming. The more your life shifts, the more growth and transformation you experience. It’s an ongoing process.

Why Love Is Blind's Tyler Has No Regrets About Ashley Conversations

Hey there! As a lifestyle enthusiast, I’d say: “Hey Ashley, it’s me again. In episode nine, I found myself caught off guard when I learned about Tyler’s surprising family situation – three children, including two daughters and a son!

She expressed to him on the show, “We had such wonderful communication, and it’s hard for me to comprehend how, just two weeks before our wedding, you suddenly revealed such a surprising piece of information.” Pondering back over all our discussions, I can’t help but wonder, ‘Why wasn’t this disclosed earlier?’

As Ashley noted, “This is something I should have known before agreeing to say yes.” 

She went on to say, “Your efforts to assist a couple in having children don’t upset me. In fact, I find it commendable in many aspects. However, what troubles me is that I feel I wasn’t fully understanding your true intentions towards me.

I, Tyler, made it clear that the one thing I absolutely didn’t want was to forfeit Ashley’s trust. I chose not to delve into the details of my relationship with them or our kids in this conversation.

He expressed, “I’m not seeking apologies, but rather an opportunity. I wish to propose marriage to you. I yearn for a family together,” he shared with her. “Whatever it takes to make you feel secure and at ease, I will provide. To reiterate, as previously mentioned, I value your feelings and want you to find joy.

Why Love Is Blind's Tyler Has No Regrets About Ashley Conversations

Find out what happens next in Tyler and Ashley’s journey when new episodes drop Oct. 16. 

In the meantime, read on to see where other couples from Love Is Blind stand.

Why Love Is Blind's Tyler Has No Regrets About Ashley Conversations

Following several spats over the course of the season, Chelsea and Jimmy seemed to resolve their differences on a pre-wedding outing to an amusement park, which marked a reconciliation between them.

Nevertheless, Jimmy openly expressed his readiness to conclude their roller coaster journey, ending the engagement and leaving Chelsea in tears, taken aback by his choice.

Jimmy expressed his deep affection for Chelsea during their date by saying, “I adore you deeply, and I long for a relationship with you. However, despite my strong desire for it to succeed, I’m not ready for marriage just yet—I simply can’t.

He simplified it by saying, “We’ve boiled it down to a single point of contention, but originally, there were five or six major problems that deeply affected me, one of which was Chelsea revealing Jimmy’s past relationship with his female friend.” (Paraphrased)

Following another round of discussions about their past relationships, Chelsea eventually departed tearfully, expressing her disappointment: “I had such high hopes for us.

The pair were both single during the March 2024 reunion.

Why Love Is Blind's Tyler Has No Regrets About Ashley Conversations

Despite Clay’s reservations about marriage, stemming from his perspective on his father’s unfaithfulness, AD offered comfort, confidently stating that their relationship was strong enough to overcome any obstacles, suggesting that they were in good spirits together.

However, when it came time for Clay to commit to a lifelong partnership at the altar, he chose not to, explaining to AD that it was irresponsible for him to marry since he wasn’t prepared for the commitment.

Cue the shock.

He assured AD that he would put in the effort for them, and they would face this challenge together. Regardless of what others might say, he acknowledged his readiness for marriage was not yet complete, and she deserved nothing less than a devoted partner. If he wasn’t prepared to give her 100%, he wouldn’t move forward with her until he was ready. At the moment, he couldn’t say yes.

It was a revelation that made AD declare through tears that the relationship was a waste of her “f–king time.”

Regarding Clay, he additionally disclosed that both financial and emotional factors significantly influenced his decision to leave. He candidly confessed, “I stood before the mirror and asked myself, ‘Am I a husband?'” To which the response was negative. When questioned if he was deeply in love, he answered in the negative as well.

At the recent gathering, I found myself in a situation where I admitted to making an error in the past by expressing my interest in dating AD. However, when it came to her potential return, she seemed to dance around the subject.

As a lifestyle connoisseur, I’d like to share a little tidbit about myself: After wrapping up our film project, I did indeed go on a few outings with my costar, Matthew Duliba. However, it’s important to clarify that we are not in a romantic relationship at this time.

Why Love Is Blind's Tyler Has No Regrets About Ashley Conversations

The only couple from season six who agreed to spend eternity together were Amy and Johnny. Not only did they mark their fresh start with a beautiful ceremony, but they also effortlessly combined their families, with Amy’s father affectionately stating that he now considers Johnny’s sister as one of his many daughters.

As for Johnny, he too declared at his reception that his father-in-law was his “new dad.”

They were still married during the reunion episode.

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Initially, Brittany and Kenneth’s love flourished, but when they re-entered reality, their bond began to weaken instead.

According to Brittany’s interview with “Life & Style”, she feels that things changed significantly when they returned to Charlotte and their everyday lives. In the pod, their passion and intensity were extremely high, but this level of intensity seemed to lessen somewhat when they returned home.

Despite no longer being in a romantic relationship, their friendship endures, as Brittany expressed during the reunion, “The special connection between us will last forever.

Why Love Is Blind's Tyler Has No Regrets About Ashley Conversations

Laura’s engagement with Jeramey abruptly concluded when she discovered that he had rekindled a relationship with his fellow podmate, Sarah Ann Bick, during a social outing. Following a heated argument, Laura asked Jeramey to move on or leave, expressing it as “go away” or “take a hike.

But instead of that, he went off to ride jet skis with Sarah Ann. 

At the gathering held in March 2024, it was disclosed that Jeramey had an on-and-off relationship with Sarah Ann for about a year, starting soon after the show was filmed. However, their romance has since ended.

Laura is dating someone else, who she did not identify at the reunion.

Why Love Is Blind's Tyler Has No Regrets About Ashley Conversations

During season five, the couple faced several challenges, such as Izzy’s prior relationship with Johnie Maraist and Stacy’s demands for a certain standard of lifestyle and dinnerware (no plastic plates, if you will). However, it was Izzy’s deceit regarding his credit history that Stacy pointed out as a significant factor in her decision not to get married.

Even though Stacy didn’t say “I do” at the altar, she still desired to continue the relationship with a heartbroken Izzy.

“We’re at different spots,” he told her. “It really breaks my heart.”

Regarding Stacy, I found myself deeply grateful to Izzy for helping me navigate through emotional landscapes I hadn’t explored before. However, when it comes to our long-term future, I can’t wholeheartedly commit with just a sense of ‘fairly certain’. In my book, that level of assurance isn’t sufficient for me to promise the rest of my life.

Izzy is now dating surgical assistant Shelby Webb.

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Season five’s sole success story came from arguably its most unlikely pairing. 

Following an initial hiccup when it emerged that Lydia was previously involved with Uche Okoroha, Milton’s pod companion, before the show commenced, the geology-enthusiast duo were the sole ones to persist in their relationship after the experiment.

Lydia exclaimed, “Marrying is realizing my long-held wish! I’m absolutely thrilled. I have everything that matters to me now, and it feels just like being at home – warm, secure, and content.

As an analytically minded engineer, Milton concluded, “The analysis of all the data points suggests that this is the correct choice.

Why Love Is Blind's Tyler Has No Regrets About Ashley Conversations

For this couple, opposites drew them together throughout the entire season…that is, until their wedding day. Noticing Paul’s reservations, Micah proposed that Paul voice his feelings first, and it turned out Paul declined the proposal of marriage.

1) “Micah expressed feeling utterly chaotic,” he stated.

At the gathering, Paul expressed remorse for his remark made during a private conversation about finding it difficult to visualize Micah as a mother.

Paul clarified, “I believe I was unjust in my previous statement. A more appropriate way to express it would be saying, ‘I don’t see myself and her in a parental role.’

After wrapping up the movie, the pair momentarily patched things up, but unfortunately, they couldn’t sustain their relationship. Later on, Paul clarified that they called it quits permanently during his visit to Micah in Arizona.

In the book “After the Altar“, Paul confessed that he had started seeing a new companion who delighted in exploring new places and appreciated his culinary abilities. Later on, he made their relationship public on Instagram with eyelash stylist Geneva Dunham.

Why Love Is Blind's Tyler Has No Regrets About Ashley Conversations

Although Kwame’s mother declined to attend the wedding and some might argue that his discussions with Micah, who he had also met in the pods, seemed questionable, Kwame and Chelsea were among the three couples who exchanged vows by the conclusion of season four.

At the gathering, Chelsea disclosed that she had recently encountered her husband’s mother, while Kwame apologized to his wife and her kin for his past actions, admitting that his discussions with Micah weren’t the most favorable reflection of him.

The couple is living in Seattle with their beloved dog Rocky.

Why Love Is Blind's Tyler Has No Regrets About Ashley Conversations

It’s sometimes said that love can be blind, but sometimes it requires a bit of time or even considering another option to understand that you’ve made a mistake. This is exactly what happened when Zack first got engaged to Irina Solomonova, but later split up during their vacation in Mexico.

Following Bliss’ request for another opportunity, the duo overcame the odds (even going against Bliss’ father’s wishes) and exchanged their vows at the altar, choosing not to miss out on their first dance together. (Interestingly enough, they skipped Lee Ann Womack’s “I Hope You Dance,” the song that had connected them in the pods.)

Following the broadcast of their final episode, Zack posted a picture of the couple on Instagram accompanied by the caption “Enduring Happiness”.

The couple shared in November 2023 that they are expecting their first baby.

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It seems like this LIB pairing is as destined for each other as Cameron Hamilton and Lauren Speed were back in season one!

In the study, the eldest pair – Tiffany who was 36 and Brett who was 37 – took their vows despite an unexpected wardrobe mishap with Brett’s trousers not fitting correctly on their wedding day. (Big up to Lucia, the seamstress, you’re amazing!)

Since filming wrapped, Tiffany and Brett moved to Portland and are still perfect! Phew!

Why Love Is Blind's Tyler Has No Regrets About Ashley Conversations

After SK said “I don’t” at their wedding, he and Raven seemingly parted ways.

In a surprising twist, even after the filming wrapped up, it turned out that my ex and I had reignited our romance. This revelation happened during the reunion special for season three.

Approximately a month had passed when the pair disclosed their decision to part ways, citing “choosing separate paths” amid claims of infidelity against SK. On social media in November, they jointly released a statement, explaining that due to ongoing legal matters related to these accusations, they were unable to provide further information and requested privacy during this challenging period. They expressed gratitude for the support they received throughout their relationship journey.

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Onlookers expressed concern as Jackie opted to grant another opportunity to Josh Demas, the man she had bonded with in the pods, by arranging a meetup with him, prior to terminating her relationship with Marshall.

During the reunion, Jackie clarified the sequence of events: “Marshall and I had already parted ways before I encountered Josh at the coffee shop,” she explained. “I don’t want people to think I’m unfaithful. Let me make it clear – I am not a cheater.

Later on, Jackie admitted to the conclusion of her relationship with Marshall, stating that she was willing to “accept responsibility” for her words and deeds. Essentially, they were not destined to be together.

Regarding her relationship with Josh, they were still seeing each other and cohabiting in the show After the Altar. However, Jackie shared on a live Instagram session in September 2023 that they had parted ways.

Regarding Marshall, he shared with TopMob that following the conclusion of the competition, he had a brief encounter with Kacia Clark. In his own words, “We made an effort,” he said, “but I felt compelled to maintain some distance after that whole experience.

In the novel “After the Altar“, Marshall disclosed that he has been in a relationship with his girlfriend, Dr. Chay Barnes, for a whole year now. His wish is to spend an eternity with her. The couple got engaged in December 2023.

Why Love Is Blind's Tyler Has No Regrets About Ashley Conversations

Nancy and Bartise experienced one of the more intense weddings on “Love Is Blind”, not due to the actions of either the bride or the groom.

In the final episode of season three, it turned out that while Nancy was eager to marry, Bartise expressed doubts about their relationship. This revelation didn’t go down smoothly with Nancy’s relatives, who openly voiced their disapproval towards Bartise.

Regarding Bartise and Nancy, their relationship has been a series of ups and downs, often characterized as a rollercoaster ride of friendship. Bartise explained this to TopMob, stating, “We’ve swung from being close friends to mere acquaintances, to not speaking at all, and then back to being friends again.

In April 2023, Bartisse, known from the show “Perfect Match,” revealed the birth of his child named Hayden. However, he has not disclosed the identity of the baby’s mother in public yet.

Several months later, he debuted his new romance with Cait Vanderberry on Instagram.

Nancy is currently in a new romance, though she hasn’t disclosed the identity of her partner to the public yet.

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In the final episode of the season, audiences witnessed Alexa and Brennon exchanging vows amidst their cherished family and friends.

In touching promises, Alexa overflowed with affection, saying, “You bring joy, stimulate my mind, and above all, you make me truly content.

In January 2024, the loving couple made public their joyful news of an upcoming baby, and in July, they proudly introduced their beautiful newborn girl, Vienna Ziva Lemieux, to the world.

Why Love Is Blind's Tyler Has No Regrets About Ashley Conversations

Well, we can’t say we’re surprised by this breakup.

During their romantic relationship, it often seemed like Zanab and Cole held different views, leading to numerous disagreements. Despite making it to the wedding ceremony, Zanab expressed her feelings by saying, “You have shown disrespect towards me, made insulting remarks about me, criticized me harshly, and most importantly, you have severely damaged my self-esteem.

Cole later reflected on their tumultuous relationship.

He shared with TopMob News that despite encountering several obstacles, he was optimistic about overcoming them and sailing through calmer seas. He expressed his hope that they could carry on their journey even after the wedding, should they choose not to tie the knot immediately.

Why Love Is Blind's Tyler Has No Regrets About Ashley Conversations

Colleen and Matt successfully exchanged vows in the season three finale.

Regardless of the ups and downs they experienced throughout their love story, the couple remained optimistic about their bond and joyfully exchanged their wedding vows.

Speaking to TopMob News, Colleen shared her reason for deciding to proceed with the wedding: “When I witnessed him crying and snorting, I realized he was the one for me. Consequently, I knew right then and there that my answer would be yes.

And for those wondering, Colleen confirmed, “A year-and-a-half later, we’re very, very happy.”

Why Love Is Blind's Tyler Has No Regrets About Ashley Conversations

During the season finale, Sal wasn’t able to say, “I do.”

In an TopMob News interview, he revealed that he was single after filming.

He asked if we were considering dating for the future. I admitted I wasn’t sure about the strategy, and suggested that perhaps it would be better to avoid online dating platforms.

Why Love Is Blind's Tyler Has No Regrets About Ashley Conversations

As we know, Deepti and Shake’s time on the show did not end with a happily ever after. 

Sunny, Deepti’s sibling, and Hina Merchant Vempati have taken Shake to task on Instagram, with a post that reads: “Dude, you’re pathetic,” implying that Shake has been disrespectful towards Deepti. Specifically, they’ve criticized him for making insensitive and awkward remarks about her life.

They continued, urging Shake to “stay the f–k away” from their sister.

Looks like Shake will be heading to his Nobu reservation alone! 

Why Love Is Blind's Tyler Has No Regrets About Ashley Conversations

Despite the fact that Natalie and Shayne didn’t get married on the show, Natalie confirmed to TopMob that the romantic stories portrayed were entirely authentic.

In my own words, I’d like to clarify something: This isn’t just a reality show. It’s about the authenticity of our daily lives, our genuine emotions, and the intricacies of our personal connections.

This is why Natalie felt deeply wounded when it appeared that Shayne decided to take part in the spinoff series titled “Perfect Match” despite their efforts to rebuild their relationship following the failed marriage.

She disclosed on Instagram that he frequently messaged her during filming, expressing his desire to depart early due to lingering feelings for her following our reunion show recording. Despite this, I motivated him to carry on with the filming.

Once filming for “Perfect Match” was completed, Natalie mentioned that she reconnected with Shayne, but later decided it wasn’t appropriate to reunite between them.

Simultaneously, Shayne had a short-lived romance with Chloe Veitch, who he met through the show “Perfect Match,” following her stint on “Too Hot to Handle.

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On August 15, 2022, Danielle chose to initiate a divorce proceeding against Nick in a court located in Chicago, marking over a year since their wedding at the finale event.

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On August 17th, 2022, we shared a heartfelt message on Instagram, expressing that after careful consideration, we’ve chosen to part ways and initiate the divorce process. Despite our love for one another, our individual paths have diverged, and we understand that this is all right. Arriving at this decision was not an easy task, but we remain hopeful for each other’s happiness in the future.

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In the September 2022 premiere of the “After the Altar” spinoff, it was clear that their friendship turned into a romantic relationship. However, Kyle revealed only a few days after its release that they parted ways sometime after the special was recorded.

And in April, Kyle proposed to his girlfriend Tania Leanos, whom he did not meet in a pod.

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Without any doubt, the strongest and apparently happy pair within the pod team officially tied the knot at their wedding ceremony. They both proceeded with the marriage, even though there was initially some uncertainty from Lauren.

Back in December 2019, it turns out that both Cam and Lauren shared holiday snaps from Cancun. Interestingly, neither of them tagged the other nor posted pictures of each other. However, they were sporting identical sunglasses, which raises a curious question…

Furthermore, Lauren shared during an interview with Elite Daily that they remain a couple. In her words, “Oh my goodness! We’re over the moon,” she exclaimed. “It’s just amazing how every day we discover new things about one another, and we continue to grow even more in love.

Cameron shared a picture taken on their wedding day, titled it “The most joyful day I’ve ever experienced.

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Regardless of Barnett feeling a bit chilly on the day of the ceremony, Barnett and Amber ultimately tied the knot during the last wedding in the series finale. More than a year has passed since then, and they are happily still married.

On Independence Day, the couple, husband and wife, donned matching red-white-and-blue cowboy hats for their Instagram photos.

They revealed in October 2024 that they are expecting their first baby.

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If you believed that they would ultimately get married despite all their challenges throughout the story (such as the ten-year age gap, Jessica’s attraction to Barnett, and Jessica’s lack of physical interest in Mark), well, your optimism is truly heartwarming.

After their unsuccessful wedding, which Jessica herself ended (obviously), Mark disclosed to the New York Post in February 2020 that he hadn’t conversed with Jessica since then, although he did attempt to reach out once.

He mentioned that no response was received, but to him, it was like spreading affection into the world. Additionally, he emphasized that the LIB experiment remained his most outstanding experience yet. In simpler terms, he expressed that without Jessica, there wouldn’t be the person Mark is today.

Mark and Aubrey Rainey wed in September 2022. Their sons, Ace and Axton, served as ring bearers.

Regarding Jessica, it was in August 2022 that she tied the knot with Dr. Ben McGrath, a specialized foot and ankle doctor, also known as a podiatrist. In the following year, June 2023, they were blessed with their first child, whom they named Dax.

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In a stunning turn of events during the show “Love is Blind,” Damian surprised Giannina by expressing his doubts about getting married at the altar, which was certainly unexpected and shocking to her.

However, the couple surprised everyone once more by disclosing their reconciliation during the season one reunion. Regrettably, they parted ways again, as Giannina announced to TopMob News in August 2021 that she was no longer in a relationship.

Subsequently, she discovered love on another reality program, where her relationship with Blake Horstmann from Bachelor Nation blossomed following their encounter during the filming of All Star Shore in 2022. In November 2023, she disclosed that they are anticipating a child.

In the meantime, speculations about a romantic relationship arose between Damian and Francesca Farago, who he dated on the spin-off show “Perfect Match” following Francesca’s surprising appearance in “Love Is Blind: After the Altar,” where they were previously seen together.

Alas, Damian and Francesca left Perfect Match single.

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Audience members were taken aback when Kelly disclosed that she hadn’t experienced a genuine physical attraction towards Kenny, leading her to call off their wedding plans, which came as a shock to her family.

Ever since their wedding day, Kenny relocated to Charlotte, North Carolina, leaving Kelly residing in Atlanta, where she works as a health and empowerment coach. One of her latest Instagram posts conveyed a message about being single in your 30s: “I have learned to set boundaries now. I cherish myself so deeply that I won’t settle for a man simply because I feel lonely.

Back in August 2020, Kenny made it known that he got engaged to his partner, Alexandra Garrison. Exactly two years after that, the duo tied the knot.

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Among the six pairs who got engaged during the reality show, Diamond and Carlton were among them. However, their journey didn’t extend to the final stage as they split up following a heated argument in Mexico. The turning point was when Carlton disclosed his bisexuality to Diamond.

Over the course of time, the relationship between my former partner and I might evolve into a strong friendship. Recently, Carlton shared with People magazine, “Things are unfolding as they should. It would be wonderful if we could find a way to move forward. However, it requires time for both of us to heal and process our feelings. We still hold different perspectives on the events that transpired and the mistakes made.

Diamond said, “There’s much more maturing for both of us, and I am open to that growth. I enjoy growing, but I think we should reach a point where we can discuss this sensitive topic calmly since it still stirs strong emotions in us, even though it’s been over a year. It feels like it just happened yesterday.

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In June 2020, a fan posted on Reddit about the uncertain state of Mark’s romantic life following his breakup with Jessica, sparking curiosity among users.

It seems your pal’s colleague has been spotted on a date with Mark, as suggested by this photo you shared.

The woman identified as LC, who Mark had become acquainted with in the pods, admitted they were dating by saying, “This situation is a bit uncomfortable because I reside in Atlanta and I’ve been seeing Mark since early May…Oh, by the way, I’m LC from ‘Love is Blind’…

The couple would later confirm they were not together. 

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