Born in Rigby, Idaho, Ashlee Ashby was raised in Easley, South Carolina. She then moved to Utah to attend Brigham Young University in Provo, where she earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication. She has previously been employed as a fitness counselor and sales representative for a major fitness organization. She has also worked as a lifeguard and swim instructor. She hopes to one day open her own fitness club.

Ashby enjoys working out, running, water skiing and Pilates. She describes herself as passionate, active, energetic and friendly. A practicing Mormon, she is most proud of graduating from seminary for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints while still in high school. It required that she get up every day at 5:00 am to drive 30 minutes to the church to study the bible and church teachings before school.

Ashby currently resides in Easley, South Carolina. Her birth date is May 2, 1982.

Colors: Pink, aqua blue, red, bright colors
Scents: A man's cologne: Acqua di Gio
Flowers: Pink roses
Board Games: Rummikub
Video Games: No favorite
Sports to Play: Basketball, football (especially tackle), fishing
Sports Teams: Oakland As because I love Barry Zito
Outdoor Activities: Hunting, fishing, camping, water skiing, hiking
TV Shows: SURVIVOR, EVERYBODY LOVES RAYMOND
Movies: Braveheart, because Mel Gibson wears a skirt
Actors: Mel Gibson, Anthony Hopkins, Jack Black, Adam Sandler
Actresses: Megan Mullally
Music: Country, but I love all music
Magazines: Fitness RX, health magazines
Books/Authors: As a Man Thinketh, The Education of Little Tree
Cereals: Granola, Honey Bunches of Oats
Fruits: Grapes, banana, watermelon
Snack Foods: Flour tortillas
Cookies: Danish butter cookies
Candy Bars: Starburst Jellybeans
Alcoholic Drinks: No favorite
Non-Alcoholic: Orange juice with pulp