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- Leslie Davis confirms private divorce and past split details
- Why fans were surprised and how Leslie addressed reactions
- Engagement reveal: where and how Don proposed
- How Leslie and Don’s relationship began on Rock The Block
- Family priorities: parenting and keeping the boys first
- Public response and social buzz around the news
HGTV designer and TV personality Leslie Davis has cleared up confusion about her personal life after an engagement post set off a flurry of fan questions. Her recent blog and social posts reveal changes in her relationship status and a new chapter that includes a fiancé and three sons.
Leslie Davis confirms private divorce and past split details
In a blog update on January 16, Leslie said she and her children’s father, Jacob, ended their marriage in 2022. She explained the split was kept out of the public eye. Leslie stated the divorce happened in 2022 and that she purposely opted for privacy.
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- Her ex: Jacob, father of their boys.
- Children: Kyler, Cash and Cole.
- Timing: Divorce finalized in 2022, revealed later.
Leslie also praised Jacob’s role as a parent and said they now relate to each other differently. She described them as teammates focused on co-parenting.
Why fans were surprised and how Leslie addressed reactions
Followers were taken aback after Leslie announced her engagement earlier in the week. The engagement prompted many to ask why they had not heard about a divorce.
Leslie acknowledged the reaction and explained that keeping private matters private was intentional. She emphasized protecting the children and limiting public details while filming a TV show.
Engagement reveal: where and how Don proposed
Leslie announced her engagement to Don Reidy via Instagram on January 14. She described an intimate proposal during a snowy outing in Leavenworth, Washington.
Don popped the question on a snowmobile ride with all three boys present, Leslie wrote, calling the moment perfect because the family was together.
Moments from the Instagram announcement
- Location: Leavenworth, Wash.
- Setting: Snowmobile ride.
- Who was there: Leslie, Don, and her three sons.
How Leslie and Don’s relationship began on Rock The Block
Leslie says the couple met while filming HGTV’s Rock The Block. Don worked as a contractor on her sister’s team during Season 5.
Their friendship grew through long days on set, shared laughter, and the pressures of competition. After filming, they stayed connected across states.
- Initial connection: On-site while filming Rock The Block.
- Long-distance phase: Don in Colorado, Leslie in Snohomish, Wash.
- Communication: Frequent FaceTimes and weekend visits that became dates.
Leslie credits friendship and shared experiences for turning their bond into love.
Family priorities: parenting and keeping the boys first
Leslie stressed that family protection guided her choices. She wrote about prioritizing stability for her sons amid relationship changes.
She also described Jacob as someone who prefers privacy. Leslie said they continue to support each other for the sake of the children.
- Primary focus: The well-being of Kyler, Cash and Cole.
- Co-parenting stance: Mutual support and teamwork.
- Public visibility: Deliberate limits to private details.
Public response and social buzz around the news
The engagement post sparked widespread comment threads and congratulatory messages. Fans reacted to the surprise and to the family-centered proposal.
Leslie’s combination of a private past and a public engagement created a moment many followers found unexpected.
Social media activity surged after the Instagram announcement and the blog clarification.
