I’m A Celebrity viewers were left applauding one of the most candid and refreshing conversations of the series after Ashley Roberts admitted that having children simply “isn’t top of the list” for her right now — a statement that quickly opened the door for a deeply personal confession from Scarlett Moffatt.
During Tuesday’s episode, Ashley, 44, was put on the spot by Sinitta, who asked whether motherhood was something she planned for the future. But instead of offering the expected answer, the former Pussycat Doll was strikingly honest, telling campmates that becoming a mum isn’t currently a priority.
She explained that she has been focused on her career and loves the freedom of travelling, adding that she doesn’t feel a strong passion to have children at this stage in her life.
Sinitta, who adopted her two children, responded with her own perspective, saying she always tells people not to become parents unless they truly want it because it demands everything.
The moment quickly turned emotional as Scarlett Moffatt, 35, opened up about her own journey to motherhood — and the years of struggle that came before it.
She told the camp that she and her fiancé Scott Dobinson had tried for four years to conceive their son Jude, describing how long and difficult the process had been. Scarlett revealed that she had even booked an appointment with a fertility clinic, only to discover she was pregnant the day before they were due to go.
Reflecting on that moment, she admitted that it happens to many couples, suggesting that the shift in mindset — believing things might finally be resolved — can sometimes ease the pressure.
Scarlett also spoke candidly about the emotional toll, saying that once you have one child, people immediately start asking about the next, even when it’s not that simple. She shared that while she would love another baby, sometimes life doesn’t work out that way, adding that she feels grateful for the child she has.
Speaking later, Scarlett made it clear that motherhood had completely changed her life and was something she had always longed for — but she also passionately defended Ashley’s stance, insisting that every woman should be free to choose her own path.
She said that too many people become parents without truly wanting it, and praised Ashley for being honest, adding that both choices — wanting children or not — are equally valid.
Viewers quickly took to social media to praise the conversation, calling it “refreshing” and “long overdue.” Many agreed that society places too much pressure on women to have children, while others defended Ashley’s right to make her own choices without judgment.
One viewer wrote that some people simply choose not to have kids and that’s completely fine, while another pointed out that the cost of living is also a major factor for many.
Elsewhere in the episode, the drama continued as Gemma Collins faced one of the show’s toughest eating trials alongside Craig Charles, determined to prove she has changed since her infamous early exit in 2014.
The TOWIE star, who once quit the jungle after just three days, appeared more determined than ever, taking on a series of stomach-churning dishes including fish eye pie, brain-themed meals and “Bloody Moory” shots.
Although she struggled at times, fans were quick to praise her efforts, with many declaring that she has officially entered her “redemption era” and is finally proving her critics wrong.
Meanwhile, tensions also began to rise in camp as David Haye’s behaviour rubbed viewers the wrong way, with some branding him “unlikeable” after he repeatedly commented during the trial.
As the episode drew to a close, the camp was hit by a fierce storm, leaving celebrities battling heavy rain and strong winds through the night — adding yet another layer of chaos to an already emotional episode.
