Tyler Francis from ‘Love Is Blind’ Season 7 has gone from a fan-favorite contestant to one of the most controversial ones. He is arguably the most discussed cast member from the latest season on the internet after his deeply buried secret about his kids was publicly disclosed. Everything seemed perfect in his relationship with Ashley Adionser, even winning over her dad, but we’re not sure anymore.
Tyler sold himself as a prayerful and grounded man, which led to his engagement to Ashley. However, he turned out to be a liar of sorts because he forgot to mention that he was a father to three children—a significant piece of information that he withheld until after he and Ashley were engaged.
You can imagine the drama surrounding this bombshell, which is definitely not helped by Tyler’s rather confusing explanations. Now, the question remains: What is the real story? Who is the Baby Mama? And, is he a real dad to those kids?
‘Love Is Blind’ Star Tyler Francis’s Double Life: Sperm Donor or Father?
The controversy surrounding Tyler’s kids initially began on social media, especially on Instagram, TikTok, and Reddit, after the first batch of ‘Love Is Blind’ Season 7 episodes dropped on Netflix on October 2, 2024.
A few days later, fans were shocked to learn he hid such a huge part of his life from Ashley and wondered if he’s gonna tell the truth in future episodes. Well, he did, eventually, but to the disappointment of fans, it turns out he only admitted off-camera that he had fathered three kids.
Tyler tried his best to downplay the significance of this information by claiming he was more of a sperm donor rather than an active father. According to Tyler, he assisted a “close friends” couple who couldn’t afford a sperm donor, and his relationship with the kids was not that of a parent since he claimed to be distant.
He explained to Ashley that the children were biologically his, but he was non-existent in their lives. He further stressed that the kids might not even be aware of what he looked like. But his story was quickly debunked!
Tyler’s Baby Mama Bri Thomas Speaks Out After His False Claims on ‘Love Is Blind’ Season 7
Tyler Francis’ baby mama, Bri Thomas, a former basketball player at Louisiana Tech University, came forward to clarify the real story—and it wasn’t anything close to Tyler’s claims on ‘Love Is Blind’ Season 7. Bri painted a much more personal picture of Tyler’s role in their kids’ lives, and she had receipts to show for it.
In the social media pictures she shared, you could clearly identify Tyler spending time with his kids, which was a full-on contradiction from his story in the Netflix show. One of the most damning pieces of evidence was a series of photos showing Tyler with his children, including one where his son was wearing a shirt that read, “Dad’s No. 1 Draft Pick.”
Bri’s mom, Lovetta Thomas, didn’t hold back either—she called Tyler out, accusing him of ditching his kids just to chase fame. In a string of heated social media posts, she dropped hashtags like “#theylovetheirdaddy” and “#deadbeatdad,” really showing how hurt and frustrated the family is. It paints a totally different picture of Tyler’s fatherhood compared to the version he’s been trying to hide.
Tyler was also accused of scrubbing off any clues about his kids from his socials before joining the Netflix show. The drama further intensified when it was later revealed that Tyler’s baby mama, Bri, legally changed her kids’ last names from Francis to Thomas months after the filming of ‘Love Is Blind’ Season 7.
How Did Ashley React to Tyler’s Secret? Was It a Deal Breaker?
Ashley’s response to Tyler’s major secret was just as dramatic as you’d expect! In episode 9, what started as a casual conversation about kids blew up when Tyler dropped the bombshell—he didn’t have just one kid, but three! Ashley was left completely speechless, especially since he had never mentioned them at all during their deep conversations in the pods. It hit her hard, realizing she had connected with someone she thought she knew inside and out, only to find out he had been hiding such a huge part of his life.
Even after that huge blow, Ashley decided to give things a shot with Tyler. She couldn’t just ignore the connection they had, even though the weight of his deception loomed over them like a dark cloud. But fans are left wondering if their bond can really survive this kind of betrayal, especially with new details spilling out from Bri and Lovetta that just keep complicating the whole situation.
Tyler’s Response After ‘Love Is Blind’ Season 7: Owning Up or Deflecting?
Since the truth about his kids came to light, Tyler has been pretty unapologetic. He hardly shows any regret for how he handled things on ‘Love Is Blind,’ suggesting that maybe he could’ve had “a couple conversations at different times,” but for the most part, he’s sticking to his story. His Instagram reflects this chill vibe too—he’s posting behind-the-scenes pics with Ashley and seems totally unfazed by all the drama that’s unfolded. It’s like he’s just cruising along while everyone else is caught up in the chaos!
However, as more details about his past with Bri and their kids come to light, it’s getting tougher for Tyler to defend his story. His image as a distant donor instead of a real father is falling apart, and ‘Love Is Blind’ viewers can’t help but question his integrity—both as a fiancé and as a dad. It’s hard to ignore the cracks in his narrative when so much is being revealed!
