Ashton transitioned into a fitness influencer post-Below Deck and started his own coaching business. Ashton became sober after realizing his drinking problem on the show, celebrating over a year of sobriety. In 2022, Ashton got engaged to his longtime girlfriend, Sarah, whom he surprised with a proposal at an airport.

Ashton Pienaar joined the cast of Below Deck seasons 6 and 7, and he has completely changed his life since. During his first season on the Bravo series, Ashton was one of the deckhands and was promoted to Bosun in his second season. In the beginning, Ashton was more likable on Below Deck - especially after his near-death experience when his foot got caught in a tow-line and dragged into the water. Luckily, a cameraman was standing by and jumped into the ocean to save him.

However, Ashton didn't have the same luck the following season. The fans started to turn on...