Ash has always been 'meh' for me, and I detested Helen in the beginning. But as the show went on I was really annoyed by the bedroom/pod group speaking badly about others while sitting there doing absolutely nothing. Danielle and Ashleigh said horrible things about Kim and Helen simply because they were exercising in the garden, and it smacked of jealousy and was very nasty. In the end, I'd rather watch people who can socialise normally, have a bit of banter, and a bit of fun, then watch others who pair off for hateful gossip. Don't like it in life, don't like it on BB.
The one positive thing I've seen this series has been Ash and Helen's relationship though. Of everyone in the house I think they have the most real, genuine friendship. They speak to each other like real friends do, and I think it's more real than even Ash and Winston's friendship. They may not remain friends outside the house, but it's certainly genuine in the house so I hope they do.
On the flip side, Ashleigh and Chris are friends by default, just like Ashleigh and Danielle were friends by default after Toya left. The glue that holds them together is their dislike of the other housemates.
So, yeah. If Ash or Helen win it wouldn't be the worst thing. I couldn't have imagined saying that the first week, but ALL the housemates have revealed themselves in new light as the show progressed and my opinions have changed considerably.