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’90 Day Fiancé’ Star Ashley Martson Says She Still Loves Jay Smith Amid Divorce

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May 23, 2019 6:13 pm·

By Josie Rhodes Cook

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She’s having a hard time with it all. Ashley Martson from 90 Day Fiancé told her followers during an Instagram Story Q&A session that she still loves her husband, Jay Smith, even after he allegedly cheated, but too much has happened to make the relationship work anymore. Check out our gallery below to see exactly what the reality TV star had to say.

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90DF Ashley Martson Jay Smith Mothers Day Tribute Fake

She’s Dealing

Ashley, 32, has dealt with a lot during her relationship with Jay, 20.

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Secret, Secret

In December 2018, 90 Day Fiancé revealed that Jay had a secret Tinder account within a week of his wedding to Ashley. “Someone was FaceTiming Jay at like midnight and I noticed it said ‘Paige’ on the phone,” Ashley said.

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Stronger

But the duo came through that drama and seemed like they were on a path to being stronger than ever.

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Second Thoughts

While Ashley did file for divorce from Jay in January 2019, she withdrew the paperwork only two weeks later. She must have had second thoughts.

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Cheater?

Unfortunately, whatever second chance Ashley may have given Jay was apparently not used wisely. She accused her husband of cheating on her for the second time on April 15, in a series of Instagram Story posts.

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90 Day Fiance Ashley Jay Wedding Photo Shoot

Single?

A fan later asked Ashley in a different Instagram Q&A, “Larissa says you’re single. [Is it] true?” Ashley appeared to reveal that it was, writing back, “We must not go against what the Queen says. I don’t want to die today.”

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Second Time

Just days before the former couple was set to star on season 4 of the hit TLC spinoff 90 Day Fiancé: Happily Ever After?, Ashley filed for divorce from Jay for a second time.

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90 Day Fiance Ashley Martson Jay Smith Relationship Timeline

Awkward

They later “pushed through” a wedding photoshoot they were contractually obligated to do. So awkward.

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Dramatic

Ashley later called their split “very dramatic” and “very messed up.” But despite all of that, apparently, Ashley’s feelings for Jay haven’t totally gone away.

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Did You Leave?

On May 21, Ashley shared a question a fan asked her on Instagram. “Did you leave/divorce Jay?” they asked. Guess they haven’t kept up on the latest 90 Day drama outside of the TLC show.

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Jay Smith Gives Wife Ashley Martson a Tattoo

Was It Hard?

The Instagram user continued, “Was it hard for you? I know you loved him.” And Ashley was very honest in her response.

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Still

In regards to leaving Jay, Ashley revealed it was “the hardest thing I ever did in my life. I still love him.”

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Can’t Work

The 90 Day Fiancé star added, “I just know it can’t work. [Too] much damage has been done.”

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Tough Stuff

Honestly, cheating allegations are tough to get through for any couple. We don’t blame Ashley for ultimately deciding it was time to end things with her husband.

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See It All

Whether or not these two are split up for good, the whole thing is likely to play out on Instagram, if not also on a future installment of the 90 Day franchise.

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The Right Choice?

Do you think Jay and Ashley are really, truly, completely over now? Do you think Ashley’s choice to divorce Jay is the right one, even though she still loves him? Let us know in the comments below.