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Ashley Ogle reveals Valentine’s Day baby as Sweet Guluva speculation grows
When most celebrities were posting roses and candlelit dinners on Valentine’s Day, Ashley Ogle quietly rewrote the script.
The former Big Brother Mzansi housemate revealed that she had welcomed a baby boy, choosing love in its purest form over red roses and romantic soft launches. Her Instagram post, addressed to her “forever Valentine,” introduced the world to her son, Kenzo Lu.
“Happy Valentine’s to my forever Valentine,” she wrote, describing it as just the two of them “against the world.” She ended the message with a heartfelt declaration of love to her newborn.
Within minutes, timelines lit up.
A Valentine’s surprise that no one saw coming
Ashley’s announcement caught many off guard. There had been no public pregnancy countdown, no maternity shoots splashed across social media. In an age where celebrity milestones are often monetised in real time, her silence felt intentional.
Instead of curated updates, fans were given a single, deeply personal reveal. And it landed.
Congratulatory messages poured in across platforms, with many praising her for protecting her peace. Others, however, quickly shifted their focus to one question: Who is the father?
Sweet Guluva speculation returns
Ashley’s name has long been linked to fellow former housemate Sweet Guluva, after the pair struck up one of the most talked about romances during season five of Big Brother Mzansi.
Viewers watched their connection unfold inside the house, rooting for them as one of the season’s standout couples. After her eviction, they tried to make things work in the real world. It did not last.
Speaking on the YouTube show Drink or Tell The Truth, hosted by Lasizwe Dambuza, Ashley previously opened up about the breakup. She explained that the decision was not hers and admitted she had fallen for the version of him she met on television but struggled to connect with him off camera.
Neither Ashley nor Sweet Guluva has confirmed any link between him and the baby. Still, that has not stopped social media from speculating. On X, some users openly questioned whether he could be the father, while others urged the public to let Ashley enjoy motherhood without pressure.
For now, it remains just that: speculation.
Why she kept her pregnancy private
Ashley has since explained that keeping her pregnancy out of the spotlight was about survival as much as privacy.
She revealed that she worried brands might see pregnancy as a weakness and pull back on deals. In her words, she needed stability. She also made it clear that she did not feel she owed the public access to such a personal chapter while she was securing her income.
In the influencer economy, where perception can affect paycheques, her honesty struck a chord. Many women online shared similar fears about how pregnancy can shift professional opportunities.
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I’d be disappointed if Sweet Guluva is a deadbeat. Who is Ashley’s baby daddy? Congratulations to her 💖💙 “why athi it’s just the two of us” #BBMzansiS6
— Bex102 🇮🇹♥️ (@GudGirlLucy1) February 14, 2026
A fanbase that never left
If there is one thing Ashley has never lacked, it is support.
Since leaving Big Brother Mzansi, her fanbase has remained fiercely loyal. She previously made headlines when supporters surprised her with cash and luxury gifts. That generosity continued into her pregnancy.
At her baby shower, fans contributed two cheques: R30 000 for a piggy bank and R20 000 for a trust fund. It is the kind of organised support rarely seen outside major celebrity circles, and it speaks volumes about how invested her followers remain in her journey.
Baby K … rich kid 👌👌👌👌🥵🔥🔥
ASHLEY OGLE IS A MUMMY
WORLD WELCOMES BABY KENZO#MamacitaAshleyOgle pic.twitter.com/AnAsAB7mW5— GetUpdated (@DoIKnowYourFaDa) February 14, 2026
The interviewer: Who's your baby daddy?
Ashley Ogle: Jwang? Jwang? 😆
ASHLEY OGLE MOM ERA
ASHES ARE PRESENT AUNTIES#MeetNephewShao pic.twitter.com/V26mMlNYNj— MR AIRTIME (@Aubrey_Senyolo) February 15, 2026
A new chapter begins
Whether or not the speculation around Sweet Guluva ever receives a public answer, one thing is certain: Ashley Ogle has entered a new season of her life.
Motherhood has a way of shifting priorities, especially for public figures navigating scrutiny. For now, her message is simple. It is about her and Kenzo Lu.
On a day built around romance, she chose to celebrate something deeper. And in true reality TV fashion, she reminded everyone that sometimes the biggest plot twists happen off-screen.
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