Jesse Ridgway Says Wife Was Urged to Leave Him After Ending Pregnancy

Jesse Ridgway will always be in Ashley Ridgway’s corner. 

After the YouTuber, known online as McJuggerNuggets, shared that he and his wife terminated their pregnancy due to the fetus testing positive for Trisomy 21, or the chromosomal condition that causes Down syndrome, he alleged Ashley’s family has been encouraging her to end their marriage.  

On June 8th, Jesse posted on Facebook that her family had been sending her texts claiming he was abusive and controlling, and demanding she leave him right away. He described it as shocking and bewildering, saying their accusations were delusional and showed a complete disregard for the situation.

He described deeply hurtful gossip and negativity from people close to her, saying it felt like they didn’t even consider her family. He also accused them of lacking courage, claiming they blamed him for decisions made and falsely portrayed him as controlling and manipulative throughout their relationship.

Meanwhile, Jesse says his own parents have been nothing but supportive following the procedure.  

He explained that his parents have been incredibly supportive, sending a thoughtful gift and offering unwavering love. In contrast, her family has been absent, and some have even publicly joined in on the negativity, seemingly taking pleasure in her struggles during a very difficult time.

“We’ve put up with a lot of s–t, but when it’s your own family exercising their bitterness and turning their backs when it matters the most,” he added, “it really reveals everything about their character.” 

Though Ashley has not yet addressed Jesse’s allegations publicly, she did repost Jesse’s message on X. 

TopMob News has reached out to a representative for Ashley for comment but has not heard back.

Jesse confirmed on X June 3 that he and his wife—who wed in October—made the “very difficult decision” to terminate their pregnancy two months after their fetus tested positive for Trisomy 21, noting that Down syndrome was an “objectively s–tty” diagnosis.

Since sharing his decision publicly, the 33-year-old said that the couple’s peers have also slammed the choice.  

He added on Facebook that he’d even witnessed people he considered friends publicly supporting the attacks, even though he knew they’d likely have done the same thing if they were in the same situation privately.

I hesitate to say this because it only creates more distance, but when you’re absent, silent, and hurtful during someone’s most difficult moments, you shouldn’t expect to share in their good times.

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2026-06-09 20:47