Ashley Roberts Returns to Reality TV in 2026

Ashley Roberts, the 44-year-old pop star and radio DJ, is making headlines as she participates in the 2026 series of I’m a Celebrity… South Africa. This marks her return to reality television after being the 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 expressed her feelings about the challenges she faces on the show. “I’m still traumatised – probably more now than even before,” she stated, highlighting the intense nature of the trials.

In a surprising twist, Roberts had previously refused to participate in the show two years prior to this series. However, she later reflected, “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’.”

Roberts has been known for her adventurous spirit, stating, “There also comes a time when you want to challenge yourself a little bit, and I was like, ‘I’m going to prove myself, I can do some wild things.'” Her participation comes as she embarks on a world tour and releases a new single in March 2026.

The challenges in the current series are reportedly more extreme, with Roberts noting, “Everything was more extreme, more dirty, bigger portions, like, nastier, smellier, just everything taken to the nth degree, times ten.” This reflects a significant escalation in the show’s difficulty compared to previous seasons.

Roberts joined Heart Radio in 2019 and has been a presenter for Heart 00s since 2022, showcasing her versatility beyond music. She has also appeared on Ant & Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway and served as a judge on Dancing on Ice.

As viewers tune in to see how Roberts navigates the challenges of the jungle, her journey is being closely watched. Observers are eager to see if she can overcome her past experiences and emerge victorious in this new setting.

Details remain unconfirmed regarding the specifics of her challenges and how they will unfold throughout the series. With her history in reality TV and her determination to prove herself, Ashley Roberts is set to be a focal point of the 2026 season.