"Ais about Nikki, "but I think Grace would be more so." (controversial) So, you are mistaken, please watch the scene again when you get the chance.
Also, both Imogen and Ais where talking about Nikki being controversial in a "nice way" (tantrums etc) whereas Grace would be controversial in a wanting to stir things up way.
THEN, and what you fail to mention, is AIS ADDE
"I really want to get along with Nikki if she comes in, and I want her to stay."
No nastiness or bitching at all like you would have us believe.
Unlike Grace and Nikki and Lea and Mikey who are all bitching about Ais IN A NASTY WAY last night and today (because that is how shallow they are.)
You need to see things how they really, are, not see things with such incredible Bias "
Ash does not like Nikki. she is being clever and saying it to get the public on her side. She knows the public likes her (coz of the boos) and she knows pete likes her. she is just being clever.