Ashton Pienaar

About

Reality star who rose to fame after appearing on Season 6 of Bravo reality documentary Below Deck. He was a member of the deck crew alongside Ross Inia, Rhylee Gerber, Chandler Brooks and, after Brooks' departure, Tyler Rowland. 

Before Fame

He was originally from South Africa and at one point worked as a male stripper. 

Trivia

He made a splash on the show after accidentally going overboard after he stepped on a towline that pulled him out to sea. He narrowly escaped losing his foot after a cameraman jumped in to let out more line so the rope would remain slack. 

Family Life

Pinnear was single during his time on the show, though he flirted with crew members and Tahitian locals. In June 2024, he announced that he was married. 

Associated With

He served on board with former cast members Chief Stewardess Kate Chastain and Captain Lee Rosbach.