On Saturday, September 19, Ashley Marton revealed that she has left Jay Smith again and that this time might even be the last time.
Given the number of "second chances" that Ashley has awarded Jay, some fans aren't so sure.
But she is sure -- it's over for good. And this time, it's not even because of any (new) cheating!
Now, Ashley is speaking to Celeb about the negotiations that had only just begun when she and Jay were together.
The two of them were this close to coming back on reality TV.
But ... was their whole reconciliation just a ploy to stay relevant?
Here's what Ashley has to say:
1. Were we cheated out of an Ashley + Jay show?
“Jay and I were in talks to do some more reality television,” Ashley acknowledges in a new interview with CELEB.
2. That's not why they reconciled, though
“To be clear, though," she clarifies, "Jay and I did not get back together with the intention of returning to television and getting more fame/notoriety/exposure."
3. Once was enough ... mostly
"After we left 90 Day Fiance: Happily Ever After? the last time," Ashley recalls, "we both had enough of being in the public light and getting that exposure.”
4. There were other options
“If we wanted to strictly stick to reality TV,” she noted, “there are other shows we could have gone on to do.”
5. So why DID they get back together?
“We got back together because I really wanted to give it another try and I really wanted to make it work," Ashley stresses.
6. For the last time ... probably ...
"As I said when I announced my separation from Jay," Ashley begins, before interrupting herself to declare "and, to be clear, this time it is final."