"I have a different perspective now" - Love is Blind star Ashley on fame and pregnancy rumors

Love Is Blind, Netflix's social experiment in which couples meet sight unseen, has consistently captivated audiences with its unusual approach to dating and relationships. Season 7 introduced viewers to Ashley Adionser-Francis and Tyler Francis, a couple whose story captivated fans.

Ashley also recently got attention off-screen when she talked about the pregnancy rumors that started when a video of her at a Baltimore Ravens game went viral. Fans online were guessing and congratulating Ashley for something as simple as rubbing her stomach in the video, so she responded to the rumors on Instagram.

She said:

"I will say this experience has definitely made me have more sympathy for people in [the spotlight]. I definitely have a different perspective now."

Ashley humorously clarified that she wasn’t pregnant, attributing the gesture to hunger rather than an impending announcement. While dismissing the rumors, she also shared her reflections on the challenges of living in the public eye.

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Love is Blind star Ashley addressing viral speculation

Since a brief video clip of Ashley Adionser-Francis rubbing her stomach went viral after she attended a Baltimore Ravens game not too long ago, fans began to speculate that she might be expecting her first child with her husband, Tyler Francis. After receiving many congratulatory messages on social media, Ashley took to her Instagram story to clarify that she was not pregnant.

She explained that the stomach-rubbing gesture, which sparked the rumors, was nothing more than a casual response to hunger. She humorously shared that she had enjoyed an espresso martini before the game and was trying to satisfy her appetite, adding a lighthearted touch to her explanation.

Ashley said:

"Y'all. The way I downed an espresso martini before that game. I was hungry. I was so hungry, she continued. And you know the funniest part? I said to myself, I was like, I should not be rubbing my stomach."

However, Ashley acknowledged the impact that such speculation can have, especially as she adjusts to public life post-Love Is Blind. The reality star admitted that she hadn’t anticipated the level of attention her everyday actions would receive, especially from a seemingly ordinary moment at a sports game.

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Ashley's perspective on fame post Love is Blind

Ashley reflected on her experience, revealing that she has gained a new perspective on fame and privacy since appearing on Love Is Blind. Before her reality TV debut, her life was much more private, and her actions were not subject to public scrutiny.

She admitted on her Instagram story:

"The thing is I have to laugh because I think people forget we were normal people before all of this and now I have to watch literally every single thing I say and do."

Now, she must navigate the complexities of public life, where minor gestures can cause major misconceptions. Ashley admitted that this experience has given her more empathy for those in the spotlight, as she now understands the difficulties of being observed and interpreted in ways she never expected.

Fans met Ashley and Tyler for the first time in season 7 of Love Is Blind. During the reunion episode that aired in October, they said they were still together and happy in their marriage. All the episodes of Love Is Blind season 7 are currently streaming on Netflix.