Fans of Ashley Ogle, the 26-year-old from Durban who appeared on Big Brother Mzansi season 5, are coming together for a special event called the Ashes Appreciation Night 2025. The online celebration uses the hashtag #AshesAppreciationNight. Her supporters, known as the Ashes or Ash Angels, want to show thanks for her time on the show and her work since then.
Ashley entered the house early in 2025. She quickly stood out with her strong personality and drama. Many remember her showmance with fellow housemate Sweet Guluva. Things got intense between them, and fans followed every moment. She finished in 17th place after eviction. But her fanbase grew strong during those weeks inside.
Since leaving the house, Ashley has stayed busy. She launched her own merchandise line called AO Mood. Fans bought items to support her. She won international recognition too, like the Brand Impact Award at a Chery summit in China. Back home, she picked up wins at the South African Social Media Awards, though her speech there caused some talk.
The Ashes group stays active online. They share glamorous posters for the appreciation night. Some post videos of group dances to her favourite songs. Others upload screenshots of donations they sent. The event seems virtual for now, with people joining from across South Africa and beyond.
There is friendly rivalry too. Ashes fans throw playful shade at supporters of other housemates, like the Maddies group. Comments joke about who has the best queen. Some fans say they skip lunch to buy gwinya snacks instead, saving for more support. Goals include trending the hashtag ‘big’ and reaching 40,000 subscribers on her channels.
Ashley often calls her fans her family. She thanks them in posts and interviews. This appreciation night comes from them, not her directly. It shows how reality TV stars build loyal groups in South Africa. Fans rally around personalities they connect with.
Past support includes big gestures. After eviction, Ashes surprised her with gifts and cash. For her birthday, they sent items worth thousands. Now this event keeps the energy going into the new year.
Big Brother Mzansi brings out passionate followers each season. Ashley’s group stands out for organisation and fun. They celebrate her shine, as they put it. The night includes tributes and shared memories from the house.
Events like this happen often with reality stars here. Fans turn support into community. For Ashes, it’s about lifting their favourite. The celebration continues online as more join in. Ashley’s story from the house keeps drawing attention months later.
People in Durban and nationwide watch her moves. This appreciation night adds to the buzz around her name. Fans aim to make it memorable for their queen.
