Ashley Roberts set pulses racing as she became the first celebrity to brave the jungle shower on I’m A Celebrity South Africa, stripping down to a barely-there blue bikini in a moment that instantly got viewers talking.
The former Pussycat Doll, now 44, is among the returning stars for the All Stars edition, and she wasted no time making an impression during Thursday night’s episode. Cameras captured Ashley confidently showing off her toned physique as she rinsed off after several days in the dusty camp.
Reflecting on the moment, she admitted she had been desperate for it, saying she finally had her first shower and it felt like she really needed it after going days without one. She added with a cheeky laugh that it was nice to “wash the bits,” hinting at just how tough jungle life had already become.
Away from the camp drama, Ashley has also been sharing glimpses of her sun-soaked getaway in the Maldives, where she continued to turn heads in a series of eye-catching bikinis. In one snap, she posed confidently in a brown two-piece, while another showed her sizzling in a bright orange set before heading out to snorkel.
Captioning the post, she joked that her only task was deciding which bikini to wear and working on her tan — a far cry from jungle life. Fans quickly flooded the comments, praising her looks and calling her “absolutely stunning” and “idyllic.”
But it wasn’t just her appearance that got people talking.
Earlier in the week, Ashley sparked a surprisingly honest and refreshing conversation in camp when the topic turned to motherhood. When asked if having children was in her future, she admitted it simply isn’t a priority right now.
She explained that it’s not at the top of her list, adding that she’s always been driven, loves travelling, and doesn’t feel a strong desire to become a mum.
The discussion quickly opened up a deeper conversation among the campmates. Singer Sinitta shared her own perspective, saying she always tells people not to have children unless they truly, deeply want them because it takes everything.
Meanwhile, Scarlett Moffatt reflected on her own journey to motherhood, saying being a mum completely changed her life and was something she had always wanted. However, she also made it clear that not every woman feels the same — and that’s okay.
Scarlett later added that too many people become parents without truly wanting it, and praised Ashley for being honest about her feelings, insisting everyone should live their best life in whatever way suits them.
Viewers at home were quick to weigh in, with many praising the conversation for being open and realistic. Some pointed out that choosing not to have children is just as valid, while others noted the growing pressures women face around motherhood — and why it’s time those expectations changed.
