In a candid moment on I’m A Celebrity… South Africa, viewers were taken aback by Ashley Roberts’ refreshingly honest conversation about motherhood. The 44-year-old Pussycat Doll admitted that having children isn’t at the top of her to-do list, a statement that sparked a powerful conversation in camp.
Ashley shared, “I’ve just been so driven with my career and love traveling. I don’t feel a strong passion to be a mum right now.” Her comments came after Sinitta, 62, asked her about the possibility of starting a family in the future. The star’s openness was praised by many, with fans taking to social media to applaud her for making a personal choice that isn’t often publicly discussed.
I’m A Celebrity viewers praised Ashley Roberts for admitting having children ‘isn’t top of the list’
This honest exchange led Scarlett Moffatt, 35, to open up about her own personal struggles with fertility. Scarlett shared her difficult journey to conceive her son Jude, revealing, “It took us four years to have him. The day we were going to the fertility clinic, I found out I was pregnant. It was a surreal moment.”
Scarlett, who has been very open about her fertility battles, went on to explain how the pressure to have more children can feel overwhelming. “When you have one, people are always asking, ‘Are you having another?’ I just wish it could be a simpler decision.”
The refreshing conversation then sparked Scarlett Moffatt , 35, to talk about the fertility struggles she suffered while trying to conceive her son Jude, two
Scarlett, who is engaged to former police officer Scott Dobinson, went on to tell camp about her fertility struggles before falling pregnant with Jude
Viewers praised both women for their openness, with one saying, “Not everyone wants kids and that’s totally fine. Ashley’s choice should be respected just as much as Scarlett’s journey.”
In a world where motherhood is often seen as a must, this empowering discussion is a reminder that women’s paths are diverse, and there’s no one-size-fits-all when it comes to having a family.
Do you relate to Ashley’s view on not having children? Or do you agree with Scarlett’s perspective on fertility struggles? Share your thoughts!
