If you’ve followed the chaotic saga of Liz Woods over the last few years, you probably felt a massive sense of relief when she finally ditched Big Ed Brown. Watching her walk away from a relationship that saw more breakups than a 90s boy band was cathartic. Then came Jayson Zuniga. He was the "upgrade." He was the athletic, chivalrous guy who opened car doors and actually seemed to like her.
But by early 2025, the picture-perfect Instagram feed went dark.
Honestly, the transition from Liz's public "hard launch" of Jayson to her total social media scrub-down was jarring. One minute they’re celebrating their one-year anniversary in October 2024, and the next, he’s a ghost on her profile. It leaves everyone asking: what went wrong with the man who was supposed to be her "forever" after the Big Ed nightmare?
The Jayson Zuniga Era: A Breath of Fresh Air?
Liz didn't find Jayson on a dating app. She met him at an eight-mile run in October 2023. Imagine that—just a few months after Big Ed ghosted his own wedding via text message, Liz is out there hitting the pavement and literally runs into a new life. It felt like a rom-com.
Jayson wasn't a reality star. He was a regular guy who seemed to offer the stability Liz lacked. During the 90 Day Fiancé: Happily Ever After? Season 8 Tell All, he even stood up to Ed, basically telling him that the era of disrespecting Liz was over. Fans cheered. We all wanted to believe she’d finally found a winner.
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They moved fast. Like, really fast.
By the summer of 2024, they were living together in Seattle. Liz was gushing about how he was her "person." She mentioned how different it was to be with someone who treated her with basic decency. No 1 a.m. arguments about taco pasta. No being told she wasn't good enough.
The Turning Point: Chemo, Cheating Rumors, and San Diego
The end of 2024 was a whirlwind for Liz, and not the good kind. She dropped a bombshell on her followers: she had been battling cancer and undergoing chemotherapy. While she celebrated her final round of chemo in December 2024, the absence of Jayson in her victory posts was impossible to ignore.
This is where things get messy.
Reports started surfacing from various bloggers, including kikiandkibbitz, alleging that Jayson wasn't exactly the "supportive partner" during her treatment. Rumors swirled that he had been unfaithful, possibly even returning to an ex-girlfriend in San Diego while Liz was in Washington.
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Liz actually stepped in to defend him at first. She commented on social media that the cheating rumors weren't true. But the defense didn't last long. By January 2025, every single photo of Jayson had been deleted from her Instagram.
The "anniversary" posts? Gone.
The "I love you" captions? Scrubbed.
The "he’s the one" declarations? History.
Why It Didn't Work Out
The reality is that moving from a three-year toxic relationship directly into a "soulmate" situation within two months is a recipe for a crash. Liz admitted she wasn't looking for love. She planned on being single. When you don't heal from the Big Ed's of the world, you often carry that baggage—or the tendency to overlook red flags—into the next house.
Jayson's work also kept him away for long stretches. Liz noted in late 2024 that he was "underway" for work quite often. Long-distance and the stress of a health crisis like cancer can break even the strongest couples. When you add in the allegations of a "secret life" back in San Diego, the foundation just wasn't there.
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Where Is Liz Woods Now?
Liz is a survivor. That’s the bottom line.
After finishing chemo and dealing with yet another high-profile breakup, she’s focusing on herself. She’s been posting about "the boys"—her family and support system—and showing off a much healthier lifestyle in Washington.
She’s also been spotted with a "mystery man" recently. In the spring of 2025, she shared photos of a bike ride where she called herself a "passenger princess." It looks like she’s keeping the identity of her new interest strictly under wraps this time. Smart move.
If you’re looking to apply some of Liz’s "lessons learned" to your own life, here’s the takeaway:
- The Rebound Trap: Just because someone is better than your toxic ex doesn't mean they are "the one." Sometimes a "better" person is still the wrong person.
- Health is Priority: Liz’s focus on her recovery and her daughter Ryleigh seems to be what’s keeping her grounded right now.
- Privacy is Power: After two very public breakups, keeping the new guy off the grid is probably the best mental health move she’s made.
The saga of Liz and Jayson serves as a reminder that "happily ever after" usually takes more than a marathon and a few months of dating. It takes time to heal, and clearly, Liz is finally taking that time for herself.
Actionable Insight: If you're coming out of a long-term toxic relationship, consider waiting at least six months before moving in with a new partner. The "honeymoon phase" can mask compatibility issues that only surface when life gets real—like during a career move or a health scare.