Ashley Jones has had enough! After weeks of keeping quiet, the Teen Mom star has finally spoken out about the jaw-dropping arrest of her estranged husband, Bar Smith. And trust us—this story is full of twists and turns.
Ashley Explained Why She Initially Kept Quiet
In her first public statement since Bar’s arrest, Ashley made it clear that she’s been keeping quiet for a reason. While she undoubtedly has a lot to say, Ashley has chosen to stay silent for the sake of their daughter, Holly. She explained that her primary concern is protecting her child from the media frenzy and the mess surrounding Bar's legal issues.
“I have been trying to be quiet about all because it’s an open case and it’s also very triggering and traumatic,” she wrote via her Instagram Stories. “However every day I wake up, there is another court record, phone call, update being posted. I appreciate all the concern and I want y’all to know that both Holly and I are both SAFE.”
“I am trying my best to handle this with grace because my child is watching, and at the end of the day Bar is Holly’s father,” Ashley continued.
Bar, who first found fame alongside Ashley on Teen Mom: Young and Pregnant, has landed himself in serious hot water. Last month, the reality star was arrested and slapped with not one, but three felony charges. These charges include kidnapping, coercion, and domestic violence using threat or physical force.
Bar Allegedly Held Ashley Captive In Her Apartment
Just when you thought it couldn’t get more intense, it does. Earlier this week, the public got a glimpse into the disturbing events that allegedly led to Bar's arrest. According to reports, Bar is accused of holding Ashley hostage in her own apartment.
And if that wasn't shocking enough, he allegedly threatened to break her jaw during the incident. The tension between them has been brewing for a while, but this latest chapter takes the cake.
But the drama doesn’t stop there. On Thursday, an explosive piece of evidence was released—a 911 call made by Ashley’s mom, Tea Chapple, on the day of the alleged incident. The audio is chilling, with Tea frantically pleading with the police to come to Ashley’s rescue. She reportedly claimed that Bar was holding Ashley captive inside her apartment, creating a truly terrifying situation.
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For those concerned about the couple’s daughter, Holly, there’s a silver lining. According to the police incident report and the 911 call, Holly wasn’t mentioned as being present at the apartment during the alleged chaos. It’s a small relief in an otherwise grim story.
This isn’t the first time Bar and Ashley’s relationship has been in the spotlight, but it’s certainly one of the most shocking. The couple first entered the public eye on MTV’s Teen Mom: Young and Pregnant in 2018, where viewers got a front-row seat to their rollercoaster romance.
They’ve had their fair share of ups and downs, and their relationship has always been a mix of love and turmoil. They started dating back in 2016, and after several breakups and makeups, Bar popped the question in 2019. But if you thought a ring would fix everything, think again.
Their on-again, off-again engagement eventually led to marriage in 2021, but things quickly soured. The couple has been separated multiple times, with their most recent split being the most public and, clearly, the most dramatic.
Despite their best efforts to make it work, it seems that their relationship has been plagued by constant conflict. Bar’s legal troubles only add to the chaos, making it clear that their marriage might be beyond repair.
