The latest coverage is that Ashley Roberts was reportedly reassured by ITV that any discussion of her past “romance” with Declan Donnelly would be kept off I’m A Celebrity... South Africa. Reports from early April 2026 say the topic was considered off-limits on the show, and articles also revisited the long-running rumors about a brief fling after her 2012 jungle appearance.[1][6]
What’s being reported
- Ashley Roberts is said to have returned to the I’m A Celebrity spin-off while producers made sure the Dec storyline would not come up on air.[10][1]
- Several outlets repeated that the pair had a brief romantic connection years ago, though the details are still framed as rumor or reported history rather than a fresh public confirmation.[6]
Why it’s in the news
- The story resurfaced because Ashley and Dec are linked again through the show, which prompted headlines about their past.[6]
- Coverage also noted that the relationship was reportedly short-lived and dated back to the 2012 jungle series.[3]
Current status
- The newest angle is not a new public statement from either of them, but reporting about how the show handled the subject behind the scenes.[1][10]
- In short, the “latest news” is that the old Dec-Ashley romance rumors were being actively kept out of the current I’m A Celebrity discussion.[1][6]