She became emotional when her mother from America surprised her with a Thanksgiving video call earlier in the day.
And Ashley Roberts appeared in better spirits as she left Global Studios after hosting the Heart FM’s Breakfast Show with Amanda Holden in central London on Thursday.
Showcasing her signature flair, the Pussycat Doll singer, 39, stunned in a clingy grey dress, teamed with chic skinny shades.
Radiant: Ashley Roberts left Global Studios in central London on Thursday after crying over a surprise phone call from her mum during Heart’s Breakfast Show
The dancer dressed up her ensemble with leather knee-high boots, which she styled with a hooded cardigan and a longline jacket.
Amping up the glamour, the presenter carried her essentials in a £880 chain-strap handbag by Gucci.
The blonde wore her tresses in a straight fashion, while her complexion was enhanced with neutral-toned make-up.
Commanding attention: Showcasing her signature flair, the Pussycat Doll singer, 39, stunned in a clingy grey dress, teamed with chic skinny shades
Strutting her stuff: The dancer dressed up her ensemble with leather knee-high boots, which she styled with a hooded cardigan and a longline jacket
Hours earlier, the artist, who hasn’t seen her mum, Peggy, since last December, broke down in tears as she received a call from her.
An overwhelmed Ashley said: ‘I miss my mum so much, this is the longest I’ve ever gone without seeing her in person.
‘I absolutely miss her so much but she’s healthy and she’s okay, 2021 fingers crossed we’ll be able to see each other.’
‘I miss her so much’: Hours earlier, the artist, who hasn’t seen her mum, Peggy, since last December, broke down in tears as she received a call from her
Overwhelmed: The musician’s doting parent had stayed up late to speak to her daughter and was clearly very emotional
Co-star Jamie Theakston, 49, said to her: ‘I thought Thanksgiving wouldn’t be Thanksgiving without Peggy.’
And TV star Ashley replied: ‘Without Peggy? What are you saying?’ before Jamie said: ‘Morning Peg.’
A delighted but crying Ashley then said: ‘Stop it! Oh my god! It’s so late for you, what are you doing up?’, before her parent replied: ‘Wishing you a happy Thanksgiving!’
Feeling for her: BGT star Amanda Holden was also overcome with emotion at the lovely exchange
Great times: The media personality was really getting into the spirit on the day as she dressed as the Statue Of Liberty alongside her co-host
Ashley then said: ‘I’m so emotional, I miss you so much! I’ve been talking to her about sweet potatoes for 24 hours getting all of her tips because she’s the one who makes the best sweet potatoes.’
Co-host Amanda, 49, said: ‘I love it. So Peggy we were just saying, this is the longest, I’ve started crying as well, I miss you too Peggy!
‘We’re trying to work out when the last time was Peggy that you saw your baby girl?’
Peggy, who brought dogs Chilli and Cooper on the call as well, replied: ‘The last time I saw her was there when I was in the studio when I was in London the second week of December.’
Ashley and Amanda were really getting into the Thanksgiving spirit at work.
Ashley looked incredible in a Statue Of Liberty costume complete with headpiece and torch.
Amanda wore an Uncle Sam hat as they larked around, with Ashley jumping on the pouffe.
She posted the snap on Instagram on Thursday and wrote: ‘Tourists #happythanksgiving.’
Going for it: Broadcaster Amanda, 49, meanwhile, wore an Uncle Sam hat as she posed up a socially distanced storm with her fellow presenter