Ashley Roberts, the 44-year-old pop star and radio DJ, is currently making headlines as she participates in the 2026 series of I’m a Celebrity… South Africa. This marks her return to the reality TV scene after previously being a runner-up in the 2012 season of the show in Australia.
Roberts, who was a member of the Pussycat Dolls from 2001 to 2010 and again in 2019, has openly shared her feelings about the intense challenges she has faced on the show. “I’m still traumatised – probably more now than even before,” she stated, highlighting the emotional toll of the experience.
In a surprising twist, Roberts had initially refused to participate in the show two years prior to this season, but she expressed a desire to challenge herself. “When I got the call, I knew it was going to be nuts again, but what a beautiful gift the programme gave me and so I said ‘yes’,” she explained.
During the show, contestants are faced with extreme challenges, including a cliff-edge jigsaw challenge that reaches heights of 140 feet and a daunting bridge standing at 150 feet. Roberts described the experience as being taken to the “nth degree, times ten,” emphasizing the heightened intensity of the trials.
In addition to her reality TV endeavors, Roberts has been active in the music scene, recently announcing a new single and embarking on a world tour as of March 2026. She has also been a presenter for Heart Radio since 2019, specifically for Heart 00s since 2022.
Roberts’ journey in the entertainment industry has been multifaceted, transitioning from a pop star to a radio DJ and television personality. Her involvement with the Pussycat Dolls and various TV appearances, including judging on Dancing on Ice and hosting Ant & Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway, has kept her in the public eye.
As the series progresses, fans are eager to see how Roberts will navigate the remaining challenges and whether she can prove herself in this high-stakes environment. Details remain unconfirmed regarding her future plans following the show.