Below Deck
Summary
Ashton Pienaar was one of the most hatedBelow Deckcast members for his cocky attitude , but a lifespan - imperil chance event in season 6 earn him some sympathy . However , it did not last long , as thememorableBelow Deckcrew fellow member ’s behaviour was even worse in season 7 . While Ashton appear to have a new outlook on life after the close call , the hope it would be a turning point for him was short - last .
Halfway throughBelow Deckseason 6 , Ashton pace on the waterside of the line when the bunch was tow the bid , which was a huge mistake . His foot got catch up in the rope , and he was yank off the gravy boat into the water , causing him to get pull in by the super racing yacht . Ashton would have drowned during the incident without the help of Bravo cameraman Brent . Ashton said he felt rosy to be live and looked humbled by the incident , make him more likable .
Ashton Had A Personality Shift Post-Accident
TheBelow Deckseason 6 roll was controversial , with Ashton ’s excessive partying and coquette straightaway contributing to the drama . He liked to show off his moves from his previous business as a ecdysiast , which was annoying . His behavior changed after the accident when Ashton became more conscious of his actions . He powered through an ankle accidental injury to provide better inspection and repair to the charter guest and proceed aid the rest of the pack of cards gang . regrettably , after being promoted to bosun by Captain Lee Rosbach in season 7 , Ashton examine that the accident had not changed him in the long rill .
Ashton’s Good Behavior On Below Deck Was Short-Lived
Below Deckfans thought Ashton had learned his lesson and was inclined to go into his next charter time of year as a more ripe gang member who could help lead the deck gang . Instead , he unendingly harassed Chief Stew Kate Chastain and drunkenly kiss her multiple multiplication without her consent . His angriness issues were so severe that a lighting from Valor andBelow Deckwas guarantee .
Ashton was considered one of the best and worstmembers ofBelow Deck , and took part in several infamousBelow Deckseason 6 moments , the first being his drowning accident and subsequent rescue and the second being him aggressively punch the inside of the avant-garde after a dark out . Kate was seen as a fixture in theBelow Deckfranchise , but Ashton ’s action had her considering stop partway through the charter . AfterBelow Deckseason 7 ended , Ashton publicly apologise for his behavior and looked to be reinventing himself on land as a fitness double-decker .