Inside Strictly star Ashley Roberts' forgotten 'fling' with Declan Donnelly
Ashley Roberts and Declan Donnelly were romantically linked after her time on I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here!
www.mirror.co.ukDirect answer: There’s no clear, verifiable recent news confirming a current romance or new developments between Declan Donnelly and Ashley Roberts as of now.
Context and notes:
- Historically, reports about a possible romance between Declan Donnelly and Ashley Roberts date back to the 2012–2013 period around I’m a Celebrity and later sensationalized in tabloid coverage; however, these stories have consistently been denied or treated as unverified by reliable outlets over the years.[1][3][4]
- In 2026 there were renewed tabloid claims about Ashley Roberts and Declan Donnelly, including assurances from sources that any references to their past relationship would be kept off certain shows, but these reports come from entertainment press with varying credibility and have not been corroborated by major, independent outlets.[2][9]
- Declan Donnelly is married to Ali Astall, and public reporting has focused on his family life rather than ongoing romantic links.[4]
- Ashley Roberts has been active in music/television projects and has addressed past connections in interviews and press, but there is no definitive, widely verified update confirming a current romance.[5][10]
If you’d like, I can monitor reliable outlets for any new confirmations or official statements and summarize them with citations. I can also pull a concise timeline of the key moments in this on-again, off-again discussion for quick reference.