Is Ashley Darby's divorce from Michael FAKE? Skeptical 'RHOP' fans say they’ll 'reconcile' eventually

'Ya Ashley announced the divorce for a storyline and to keep Michael off the screen. There's no divorce #RHOP,' pointed out a fan
UPDATED OCT 10, 2022
'RHOP' star Ashley Darby and husband Michael Darby (Bravo)
'RHOP' star Ashley Darby and husband Michael Darby (Bravo)

POTOMAC, WASHINGTON, D.C.: From Nicki Minaj to loyal 'Real Housewives of Potomac' audience, everybody had questions about Ashley and Michael Darby's marriage. Aside from the massive age gap between the couple, Michael's off-putting remarks and constant infidelity in their marriage left fans constantly wondering why the 'RHOP' housewife was putting up with him.

So when Ashley announced that she was divorcing Michael, it wasn't just the fans but also her fellow housewives, especially Candiace Bassett, who were excited for her. The excitement soon turned into skepticism after watching how Ashley was approaching the divorce. Despite clearly stating that she was divorcing Micahel, the housewife later backtracked her stance and insisted that she was separating from him. The housewife explained that in the state of Virginia they would have to be separated for at least a year before getting a divorce. While Ashley's explanation makes sense, her insistence on not hiring any lawyers, then proceeding to buy a house with Michael under a LLC, and finally declaring that she had "coochie craving" for him, left not only her fellow 'RHOP' stars but also the audience wondering if the housewife was really planning on divorcing Michael.

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Michael Darby (L) and Ashley Boalch attend The Stronach Group Chalet at 143rd Preakness Stakes on May 19, 2018 in Baltimore, Maryland.
Michael Darby (L) and Ashley Darby (Photo by Paul Morigi/Getty Images for The Stronach Group)

Several 'RHIOP' fans took to Twitter to declare that Ashley and Michael were faking a divorce for a storyline and also to smoothen Michael's exit from the Bravo show. A fan tweeted, "I'm not really buying Ashley's divorce. It's giving storyline. I think when Nicki put her on notice at s6 reunion, she concocted this. I also think Michael will be extremely vindictive and malicious with her during the divorce... #rhop." "I’m not believing a second of this Ashley storyline. If it’s the divorce and/or entering another business venture with her ex, the lawyers are in place and the contracts are drawn up. Ashley has a clearer plan than she’s letting on. No need for intervention. #RHOP," wrote a fan. "I don’t think Ashley getting a divorce either #RHOP," added a fan.



 



 



 

'RHOP' star Ashley Darby (Bravo)
'RHOP' star Ashley Darby (Bravo)

Another fan shared, "I’ve said since last season I felt like Ashley & Michael were lying about getting a divorce. This is a storyline. They’ll “reconcile” eventually #RHOP." "Ya Ashley announced the divorce for a storyline and to keep Michael off the screen. There's no divorce #RHOP," pointed out a fan. "This Ashley divorce storyline is a bunch of bulls*** already and I'm over it. She's gonna duck, dodge and deflect all season and they're going to let her. #Imgood #Rhop," declared a fan. "I'm not buying this divorce storyline Ashley #RHOP sorry, NOT sorry," echoed a fan.



 



 



 



 

'Real Housewives of Potomac' Season 7 airs every Sunday at 8/7c on Bravo.

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