Ashley Hollis has stepped away from X after triggering online outrage for publicly defending Chris Brown. Critics are accusing the “Big Brother” Season 27 winner of sharing “heinous” opinions and being out of touch with reality.
The uproar comes amid renewed attention on Hollis’ past, including her complicated relationship with late housemate Mickey Lee. The social media personality previously addressed the situation in an emotional attempt to make peace after Lee’s passing.
Ashley Hollis Deletes X Account Amid Chris Brown Backlash
Eagled-eyed fans noticed that Hollis quietly deleted her X account after facing criticism over a controversial comment about Chris Brown.
In a TikTok video reposted on the Elon Musk-led platform, the 26-year-old pushed back against calls to cancel Usher over his upcoming tour with Brown. Hollis argued that the collaboration makes sense, noting that both artists share a similar fan base and likely have a real-life friendship.
“It’s kinda exhausting trying to keep up with who people think are canceled and who aren’t,” she said. “Why can’t we just let people like who they like? You don’t have to support every single thing a celebrity says and does, but if someone chooses to like them for their talent, so be it.”
Hollis’ comments drew swift criticism online, with many users calling out her stance.
“This is a terrible take, she wasn’t old enough to remember those pics of Rihanna,” one user on X wrote, while another added, “One thing about Ashley… she’ll double down on her terrible takes every time!”
Another critic pointed to Brown’s past, writing, “Her saying this AFTER she learned that Chris Brown has an extensive history of beating women makes it so hard to like her now.”
Others suggested her exit from X may not be a bad thing.
“Honestly, it’s probably better for her,” one commenter noted. “Some of the stuff she tweeted was problematic.”
Hollis has faced a string of controversies since leaving the “Big Brother” house, including a public fallout with fellow contestant Mickey Lee over comments about race.
After the show, the late reality TV star took to social media and claimed she was the only “traditional Black woman” on the season, a remark that predictably upset many.
Lee later responded, saying, “I do believe that Ashley is African-American as well, but we do come from different backgrounds. When I say traditional Black girl, I mean the ones that people always stereotype.”
Hollis fired back with a series of videos featuring her parents, including one where they appeared to mock Lee’s comments. The post was captioned, “When a castmate from your season does an interview saying you’re not Black.”
Hollis Shared Text Conversation With Lee
Lee’s family later confirmed that she died at 35 after suffering a series of cardiac arrests, prompting an outpouring of tributes from the reality TV community.
At the time, Hollis took to Instagram to share a screenshot of a text message she had sent Lee in an attempt to mend their strained relationship, per TMZ.
In the message, the reality star said she wanted to squash their feud, adding that she didn’t want the two Black women from the show pitted against each other.
However, some fans still questioned why she would make a private exchange public. Hollis later defended her decision, saying she felt compelled to share the message after facing questions about why she paid tribute to Lee despite their unresolved issues before her death.
Ashley Hollis Cuts Off Relationship With Morgan Pope
Back in February, Hollis revealed she had fallen out with her former best friend and housemate, Morgan Pope, making it clear she had no interest in rekindling the relationship.
Speaking during a live Q&A, the reality star didn’t mince words when asked about where things stood between them post-show.
“Me and Morgan are not friends. I don’t have any intention of being friends,” Hollis said.
She added that while she wished Pope well, she had blocked her on social media to avoid seeing her content.
“What I will say, which is public knowledge, is that she has made many videos,” she explained. “I’ve seen them, against my will, which is why I blocked her.”