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Inside I'm A Celebrity All Stars' Ashley Roberts' famous relationships

I'm A Celebrity All Stars star Ashley Roberts is back in the jungle - here's a look at her dating history.

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By Jamie Roberts, Rebecca Jones, Deputy Showbiz Editor

Ashley Roberts and Declan Donnelly

Ashley Roberts shares sweet handwritten note from Ant & Dec as she returns for last SNT (Image: iamashleyroberts/Instagram)

Ashley Roberts has made a second appearance in the I'm A Celebrity jungle for this year's All Stars series. The songstress, now 44, secured the runner-up position in her camp behind EastEnders star Charlie Brooks. And while she will be returning alongside former campmate David Haye, who came third, the former Pussycat Dolls star will be aiming to improve on that result this time round.

The second series of the ITV spin-off, which features some of the programme's most memorable campmates, launched last night and Ashley described her return as a "no brainer". Presenters Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly have joined the returning stars in the South African jungle for some of the most significant trials in I'm A Celebrity... history. Beyond the small screen, Ashley has attracted considerable attention for other reasons as well...

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Ashley was part of the Pussycat Dolls (Image: Getty Images for MTV)

Declan Donnelly rumours

Ashley Roberts has been romantically linked with numerous high-profile figures over the years. A year after her first I'm A Celebrity experience, the American was rumoured to be seeing the programme's presenter, Dec.

While the rumours were never confirmed, they were photographed together, and Roberts acknowledged "getting to know" him. Dec has since married talent manager Ali Astall, with the couple exchanging vows in 2015.

Ryan Fletcher romance

A year following the Dec rumours, Ashley had progressed to fellow musician, Ryan Fletcher. The bassist for pop-rock band Lawson dated the Pussycat Dolls star in 2014, but their relationship proved brief. The pair were spotted at the time looking affectionate at a Justin Timberlake concert in London. Despite previously claiming to be just friends, the guitarist confirmed their relationship months later. He told us at the time: "Ashley and I are great - I'm loving it at the moment. It doesn't feel like we're in the spotlight, and we see each other when we can.

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Ashley was linked to Declan Donnelly (Image: ITV/REX/Shutterstock)

"We are both really busy, so we make the most of the time we get together. We just don't think about everyone watching us and just get on with it." Regrettably for the couple, the spark diminished, and their romance concluded shortly afterwards.

Giovanni Pernice relationship

The former Strictly star was completely smitten with Ashley between 2018 and 2020. The duo encountered each other on the beloved BBC dance programme and swiftly became an item.

They grew close during rehearsals, but successfully kept their relationship under wraps until after the show concluded. Ashley was partnered with pro Pasha Kovalev on the series, while Giovanni was teamed up with Steps star Faye Tozer.

The Italian announced the shock split in a tweet at the time, writing: "@ImAshleyRoberts and I have made the decision to separate as a couple. We remain friends and wish each other well for the future."

He had previously gushed: "I never thought anyone would ever make me smile, laugh and steal my heart as fast as you did !! I love you amore."

Pussycat Dolls feud Five years after the group's previous comeback was cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic and a bitter dispute, Ashley is among those involved in plans to reunite the band. However, three members will not be taking part as an ongoing feud continues.

Back in 2012, Ashley and Kimberly Wyatt sensationally departed the group, with Kimberly launching a scathing attack on Nicole Scherzinger in a damning statement. While Kimberly claimed Nicole was "no friend of hers," Ashley handled her departure with considerably more diplomacy.

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Giovanni and Ashley Roberts were romantically linked (Image: pernicegiovann1 /Instagram)

She said at the time on her official website: "Yes, I have left the Pussycat Dolls...I love you all sooo much!!! I am so grateful to have the love and support of all of you. It was an amazing ride, and I learned so much!

"I am currently have gotten the acting bug and am falling in love with it. I have a few projects in the works and when ready I will announce more details to all of you."

It appears that her gracious departure has benefited the reunion. Nicole, Ashley and Kimberly will all take to the stage once more, though Melody Thornton, Jessica Sutta and Carmit Bachar will not be joining them.

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