Parker Schnabel, a 27-year-old gold miner and reality TV personality, has become one of the most recognizable faces on Discovery Channel’s hit show Gold Rush. His journey from a young novice to a seasoned professional in the mining industry has captivated millions of viewers. With over 200 episodes under his belt, Parker is one of the longest-standing members of the cast. Fans have watched him evolve not only as a miner but also as an entrepreneur and millionaire since he first appeared in the show’s second season. However, his personal life has also been under scrutiny, particularly his relationship with Ashley Youle.
The Reason Behind Parker Schnabel and Ashley Youle’s Breakup
When Parker Schnabel announced that he had parted ways with his girlfriend Ashley Youle, he took full responsibility for their breakup. He admitted that he failed to prioritize their relationship and acknowledged that Ashley deserved better than what he could offer at that time. Despite their split, Parker continued to speak highly of Ashley, maintaining the respect and admiration he’d always shown her.
Rather than blaming Ashley for their separation, Parker owned up to his shortcomings—a trait perhaps instilled in him by his late grandfather John Schnabel. The elder Schnabel was known for imparting wisdom on both life and business during his appearances on Gold Rush before passing away.
Maintaining a relationship while working as a gold miner is undoubtedly challenging due to long periods spent away from home. Even fellow cast member Todd Hoffman once remarked how difficult it can be to sustain relationships when you’re gone for half the year. In an interview with Maxim magazine back in 2016, Parker himself admitted that spending most of your time around middle-aged men makes it hard to keep any romantic relationship alive.
Parker Schnabel and Ashley Youle: A Look Back at Their Relationship
Ashley Yule was introduced as Parker’s girlfriend during Season 7 of Gold Rush. The blonde Australian quickly became popular among fans who thought she was an excellent match for him; some even speculated about potential wedding bells in their future.
Unfortunately, those hopes were dashed when Parker revealed during an episode titled “Win Big or Die Trying” that they had broken up. The couple initially met while Parker was visiting Australia; they hit it off so well that he invited her back to North America for summer work on his mining operation.
Ashley proved herself invaluable on-site by taking on various tasks such as driving trucks and fueling equipment wherever needed—she even knew when it was best just to give Parker space if he was having one of those tough days typical in high-pressure environments like gold mining.
However, tensions seemed evident during Season 8 when viewers noticed how irritable Parker became while chasing after ambitious goals like extracting 5,000 ounces of gold—a scene where he abruptly grabbed a bowl filled with gold from Ashley highlighted this strain further.
Did these mood swings contribute significantly enough towards ending things between them? Or were there other factors at play?
Who Is Ashley Youle? A Brief Bio
Ashley Yule hails from Australia where she works as a veterinary nurse; born March 6th in 1994 makes her currently aged around twenty-nine years old (as per recent updates). While much about her personal life remains private beyond being known primarily through association with ex-boyfriend Parkers’ stint within reality television circles—her social media profiles reveal interests including dancing & drawing which seem close hobbies outside professional commitments too!
During her time featured alongside others within Gold Rush, many noted how much fun energy brought onto set whether interacting directly amongst crew members or simply lightening mood overall amidst otherwise intense situations often encountered throughout filming process itself!
One memorable moment involved camera operators betting whiskey bottle over who’d capture first kiss between couple onscreen—but despite Ashleys’ willingness participate challenge ultimately went unfulfilled thanks largely due reluctance displayed by partner instead leaving prize untouched remainder season altogether!
Even Chris Doumitt another familiar face series enjoyed working closely alongside especially inside ‘gold room’ where shared plenty laughs together whenever possible making return appearance following year something looked forward eagerly upon arrival again later down line too…
Yet despite initial enthusiasm surrounding involvement project gradually dwindled until final scenes saw saying goodbye not only beloved dog Dozer belonging former flame but entire experience itself signaling end chapter both personally professionally speaking alike moving forward into unknown future ahead whatever may hold store next journey awaits beyond horizon somewhere out there waiting patiently discover someday soon perhaps sooner rather than later hopefully anyway fingers crossed right?
So farewell then dear sweet talented kind-hearted soul continue pursuing passions wholeheartedly wherever path leads onward upward always remember stay true self no matter happens along way because ultimately happiness lies within grasp reach anyone willing put effort necessary achieve dreams desire deep inside heart mind body spirit combined together form unstoppable force capable overcoming obstacles standing front blocking progress toward ultimate goal success fulfillment lifetime worth living fullest extent possible every single day counts make count today tomorrow forevermore amen!
dumb ass love is more important than money
So very sad . I loved seeing Ashley on the show. You were such a great couple together. Ash was such a happy beautiful girl and she will be truly missed as the show wont be the same without her. If i was you i would beg for her to come back . Im going to miss seeing her beautiful smiling face .
Bring Ashkey back
I mean Ashley ..Bring her back on the show …
Way to go Parker you just got ride of one thing gold can’t buy but your to blind to realize that. Maybe one of these years you will come down to earth and realize you can’t treat people like shit.
It’s parkers stupid temper that made her leave is my guess ! Now she will have so many offers i’m sure she will have a lot of chances to be on another show very soon.
I heard she farted during an intimate time with Parker and he dumped her for it.
Parker is not exactly a good looking guy… maybe a 4 on the old 1-10 scale (and that’s being generous).
And Ashley is at least a 9. That doesn’t add up at all, unless you figure in the ‘famous millionaire ‘aspect.
Anyone seriously think she’d have been with him if he was just a nobody working a run of the mill job?
In one small way, it WAS a good match… they’re both gold diggers.