Ashley Michelle and Manuel Velezwere on the verge of splitting upin90 Day Fiancé: Happily Ever After?but are they still together after season 8? Ashley, from Rochester, New York, called herself a professional witch, but it didn’t seem to be paying her bills or was approved as a career option for her by her partner, Manuel, from Ecuador. Ashley had met construction worker Manuel a decade ago and broken up following a whirlwind engagement. The couple gave their relationship a second chance, after whichManuel arrived in the U.S.on a K-1 visa.
Manuel kept his move a secret from his family and his two kids. It was Ashley who ended up taking responsibility for Manuel’s family despite her own financial woes. Yet, Manuel called out Ashley for having fancy coffee. Ashley and Manuel argued in almost every episode.Their explosive fights were never resolvedsince their solution was almost always having sex. Thistoxic relationship between Ashley and Manueldidn’t show any hopes of making it beyond a couple of seasons, especially after Manuel announced he was ready to fly back home without Ashley.
Manuel Threatened To Return To Ecuador
Where Is Manuel Living Now?
Manuel found out thatAshley had a $100,000 student loan debtand realized how irresponsible she was with money. Meanwhile, Manuel had his own debts in Ecuador. He was using Ashley’s money to pay off his own debts without informing her. Ashley confessed during the Tell All that they never discussed finances before marriage. Manuel had about $3,000 left in debt at the time. Ashley’s family thought it was hypocritical for him to not help Ashley with her debt. Meanwhile, Ashley was supporting Manuel’s family, including his kids.
“if I’m gonna be stuck at home, I’d rather go back to Ecuador.”
However, Manuel revealed thatAshley had not applied for his Green Card yet.If he had one, he would have been able to help her with rent, food, and their car by working. Ashley blamed Manuel for not having learned English earlier instead. At the Tell All, Manuel declared that he didn’t want to be a house husband. He wanted to work. He saw going back to Ecuador as a better option since he would be able to work there. When Jasmine Pineda asked him if he was committed to making the marriage work, he said “maybe” and shocked everyone.
Manuel Celebrated Major Milestone In America
Manuel Can Drive On His Own Now
Manueldidn’t seem serious about continuing his marriage to Ashley. However, it looks like Ashley was able to secure his Green Card as well. In December 2024, Manuel flaunted his newfound independence in the U.S. by driving a car without any assistance from Ashley. He seems to have obtained a driver’s license in America andposted a video on Instagram showing himself driving smoothlyand following all traffic rules as some music played on in the background. Though there was no caption, it was clear Manuel was excited to be independent and drive on his own, instead of with Ashley.
Manuel’s fans complimented him in the comments. Someone asked him if he was happy now since he looked more at home than ever in the video, after making comments about going to Ecuador. Manuel told the fan thathe was feeling “more positive than ever.”To a fan who asked if the90 Day Fiancéceleb had started learning English, Manuel revealed that he was getting better in time. A fan jokingly asked if it was Ashley making Manuel post such videos and this time, Ashley herself replied, “That’s allllll him"With a crying-laughing emoji.
Ashley Is Flaunting Her 100-Pound Weight Loss
Ashley Looks So Different Now
Ashley has been thriving in her life since becoming a reality TV star. She had already embarked on a fitness journey while she was filming the show. However, Ashley looks even slimmer in her recent photos. Ashley started losing weight with a career goal in mind.She wished to become a personal trainerand earn more, suggesting she was serious about paying off her debt and also supporting herself and Manuel’s family in Ecuador. Ashely revealed her 100 pounds weight loss during theHappily Ever After?season 8 Tell All.
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Ashleyhas now been showing fans comparison photos so they can admire and get inspired by her weight-loss results. For instance, in October 2024, Ashely shared before and after pictures of herself before and after weight loss. Ashley revealed that she was 320 pounds at the time because she followed an unhealthy routine of heavy drinking, excessive sleeping, and “working from day to day for tips.” The after picture showedAshley looking athletic at 190 pounds. She mentioned undergoing a dramatic lifestyle change, declaring, “I love what I do for a living. I am in love with my shadow.”
Ashley “The Witch” Predicted Her Future With Manuel
Ashley Hinted At Dumping Manuel In The New Year
Ashley doesn’t only post about her fitness transformation on social media. She also shares her deep knowledge of astrology with her followers, but in December 2024, she made a prediction that seemed to be about her relationship with Manuel. She shared that as the year comes to a close, she encourages everyone toreflect on “what worked” and “what didn’t work.”Ashley wanted her followers to consider the energy they plan to bring to 2025. She described 2025 as the “hermit year.”
“What could you improve on? What did you give your all to?”
She explained that if they were unsure of what she meant, every year was linked to a specific tarot card. According to Ashley, 2025 is going to be atime for deep introspection and spiritual connection with spirit, God, source, or the universe.Ashley saw this as a time for both herself and others to reflect and focus on personal growth. While she posed the question to her fans about how they planned to approach it, it seemed like she was also contemplating the same question for herself.
Ashley Confirmed Her Current Relationship Status With Manuel
Ashley & Manuel Are Still Together
When Ashley started spending more time in the gym than with Manuel,90 Day Fiancé: Happily Ever After?fans wondered if he was getting ignored and how that would affect their marriage. However, Ashley recently proved her critics wrong.90dayfiance_alexareposted a video originally shared by Ashley on her own TikTok. A curious follower asked Ashley if Manuel ever worked out with her. Ashley recorded herself and Manuel sweating it out at the gym while using the stepper. She captioned her post, “You know what they say about a couple who trains together,” dispelling all breakup rumors.
