Ashley Roberts reveals she is ‘open to the idea of adoption’ as she says dating during lockdown can be a ‘positive’ thing
She has been single since her split from Strictly Come Dancing star Giovanni Pernice in January.
And Ashley Roberts says she is starting to think about alternative routes into motherhood.
The Pussycat Dolls star, 38, told The Sun on Sunday: ‘I’m definitely open to the idea of adoption.
Weighing up: Ashley Roberts has revealed she is ‘open to the idea of adoption’ as she considers routes into motherhood
‘You just never know what the future is going to bring and the most important thing is to be happy and, whether my body naturally has kids or not, we’ll see what life brings. I’m definitely open to that.’
The singer, who presents Heart FM’s breakfast show, also discussed her love life following her breakup at the start of the year.
The I’m A Celebrity! star said she has been focusing on herself during lockdown and has given herself time to reflect.
She said about dating in lockdown: ‘You can get to know someone a bit more before other “things” can happen… perhaps that’s something that’s positive. We’ll see.
Beauty: The Pussycat Dolls singer, 38, says she has been focusing on her mental health during lockdown
‘I’m good on my own, though. I’m pretty independent. It’s nice to have that connection with someone, but at the moment lockdown is still [effectively] here, so “me” is where it is.’
She added that focusing on her mental health has been the priority for her recently.
Ashley is a vocal advocate of discussing mental health after her father Pat took his life two years ago.
First class: Ashley is currently presenting on Heart FM alongside Amanda Holden and Jamie Theakston
Ashley became something of an Anglophile when she relocated from Los Angeles to London seven years ago after the Pussycat Dolls went on hiatus in 2010.
She said in an interview with the Mail on Sunday’s YOU magazine: ‘If someone had told me 10 years ago that this would be my home and I’d be drinking builder’s tea and saying Brit things like loo and rubbish, I’d have been, like, “No way!”‘
The TV and radio personality has been focusing her professional efforts on her Heart FM gig after the Pussycat Dolls were forced to postpone their reunion tour until October due to coronavirus.
Last love: Ashley split from Strictly Come Dancing star Giovanni Pernice in January after a year together
Confirming the news in March, she said: ‘I know it’s a bummer to postpone. We have all waited so long for this to happen. But it’s everyone’s health and safety that matters the most. That being said… I can’t wait to see y’all in October!’
Aside from her work, in her love life, Ashley’s most recent relationship was with Strictly Come Dancing professional Giovanni Pernice, 29.
The couple called time on their year-long romance in January after meeting during Ashley’s stint on the BBC One dance competition in late 2018.