Grant Larsen Unveils Secrets About Ashley Moore, Then Refrains from Sharing
On March 19, 2025, Grant Larsen, a contestant from Temptation Island, ignited online speculation by posting a trio of videos on Instagram, discussing his former girlfriend, Ashley Moore. In these videos, he claimed that important details about their relationship remained undisclosed to fans and hinted at sensational revelations concerning their post-show dynamics, which also included fellow contestant Natalie Cruz.
“I’ve been dying to share this with you guys…I’m about to drop for you, Ashley fans, the biggest bombshell that you’ve ever seen,”Larsen declared in his first video.
However, by the time he released the third video on March 21, 2025, expectations took an unexpected hit. Despite his earlier promises of personal revelations, Larsen opted not to reveal any new information about Ashley. Instead, he shifted the focus to his personal happiness.
“I said I was going to share some stuff. I’m not going to. It doesn’t matter anymore. I’m happy, I’m single, I’m living my life and that’s it,”he stated in his closing remarks.
Aftermath of Temptation Island: A Tangle of Relationships
Following the final bonfire of Temptation Island, Grant Larsen and Ashley Moore amicably went their separate ways. Ashley soon connected with Danny Spongberg, while Larsen initially disengaged from Natalie Cruz. Nevertheless, shortly after returning home, Larsen reached out to Cruz, inviting her on a work trip that signaled the beginning of their romantic involvement.
Larsen made a grand gesture at the airport, publicly asking Natalie to be his girlfriend, and they entered an exclusive relationship, with Cruz optimistic about their future together.
Complications Arise: Ashley’s Insights
Meanwhile, Ashley Moore concentrated on her personal development, keeping in touch with both Danny and another contestant, Logan Paulsen. A seemingly random encounter at a nearby bar drastically altered the course of events when Moore revealed that Larsen had been frequenting establishments close to her home.
“I ran into him at the bar right next to my house, and everything went downhill from there,”she recounted to Tudum.
This unexpected reconnection led to a clandestine romance between Ashley and Grant while he was still with Natalie, creating an intricate web of tension. Moore confirmed to Tudum that their romantic involvement lasted two months before ending due to trust issues.
Revelations and Ramifications
After Natalie learned about Larsen’s relationship with Ashley, she severed ties with him. Interestingly, in his second video posted on March 20, Larsen divulged details about his encounter with Moore at the bar, where they engaged in a lengthy discussion.
Following their meet-up, Grant confessed to Natalie that he was dating Ashley simultaneously, a revelation that led him to seek therapy to address his behavioral issues. In his sessions, he expressed visions of a future with Moore.
Unexpected Alliances and Final Statements
The fallout saw Ashley and Natalie form an unlikely alliance. They joined forces on a TikTok livestream on March 19, 2025, during which Natalie disclosed that she had not communicated with Grant since he confessed to his involvement with Ashley. She also mentioned the numerous attempts Grant made to reach out, which included several texts, voice messages, and a lengthy apology video.
In her concluding remarks to Tudum, Ashley acknowledged Grant’s efforts, stating, “I’ll give him credit for doing everything he could to try to fix it.”However, she expressed doubts about his ability to change, emphasizing that the damage had been done.
“But there just really wasn’t any coming back from everything that happened. I just couldn’t let it go, and I was never going to believe or trust that he really was going to change,”she concluded.
Current Status of the Stars
As of now, according to Netflix Tudum, all three contestants are single. Ashley Moore continues to maintain a friendly rapport with Danny and Logan, while Natalie Cruz is focusing on her personal projects. In the meantime, Grant Larsen has expressed his commitment to self-improvement.
For those interested, Temptation Island is currently available for streaming on Netflix.