A mother claims her famous chef husband ghosted her while she was pregnant, fleeing to another state, and now begs internet sleuths to find him for divorce.
Ashley McGuire, a mother from Massachusetts, has gone viral with her shocking story of abandonment.
She claims that her husband, Charles Withers, a former reality TV chef, abruptly left her and their children.
According to Ashley, Charles disappeared while she was pregnant with their second child, cutting all ties and starting a new life in another state.
A woman claims husband ghosted her during pregnancy
Ashley McGuire took to Facebook to share her shocking experience. She claimed her husband left without warning during her pregnancy.
According to her, Charles Withers, a chef and former reality TV contestant, moved to another state and changed his phone number.
Ashley posted her story in the “Are We Dating the Same Guy?”
Facebook group. She described Charles as charming and British, with no apparent regard for his family obligations. Her plea was simple: help her locate him so she could finalize their divorce.
Ashley’s post began with a striking declaration: she wanted to “test the power of Facebook.” She described Charles as someone who “loved being the center of attention” and admitted she wasn’t sure how he would react to her public plea.
She revealed that he disappeared during her pregnancy, changing his phone number and leaving no trace of his whereabouts.
Her words captured the heartbreak and frustration she has endured:
“He has one baby he hasn’t seen in over a year and one he’s never met. He moved out of state and changed his phone number. Divorcing someone who’s completely unreachable is tough and drawn out.”
Ashley also noted that Charles might now be going by “Charlie” and described him as “British and charming.”
She suspected that he likely omitted details about his family life to those who knew him in his new location.
Charles Withers was not just any husband.
He was a rising culinary star who had appeared on Food Network’s Chopped in 2022. He also led the kitchen at Falmouth’s C Salt Wine Bar and Grille in Massachusetts.
However, Ashley’s post revealed a darker side to his professional life.
After his disappearance, allegations surfaced that Charles abruptly closed his restaurant, leaving employees unpaid and customers holding worthless gift cards.
Reviews on TripAdvisor and other platforms corroborated these claims, with some accusing him of deception.
Ashley’s plea for help quickly gained traction, sparking widespread attention.
Her post quickly gained traction, as she detailed her struggle to navigate life as a single mother of two after being ghosted by the man who had promised to be her partner.
A TikTok video by content creator Mary Katherine Samples, which highlighted Ashley’s story, has been viewed more than 3.8 million times. In the clip, Mary summarized the situation, expressing disbelief at Charles’ actions and calling on the internet to help locate him.
In the comment selection, many viewers were stunned by Ashley’s story.
One person said: What if he’s fled an abusive relationship and she has now recruited half the internet to find him with the help of the daily mail!
A second wrote: All my years on the internet have taught me anything, this smells like a Maury Episode and you know the outcome.
While a third commented: you can literally just pay $30 on the internet & find him. you also don’t need his consent for a divorce. it’s called abandonment.
Someone else said: Use this as a like button for Charlie. He is just trying to hide from trouble. He literally left everything behind to get away from his his woman.
Then, Ashley shared an update, expressing gratitude for the overwhelming response. She revealed that she had received hundreds of messages, many offering information that could help her locate Charles.
However, Ashley urged caution, asking supporters not to threaten or harass Charles. She emphasized her goal of resolving the situation peacefully for the sake of her children.