EXCLUSIVE Ashley Roberts, 42, reveals she met 'kind and thoughtful' boyfriend George Rollinson, 25, 'the old fashioned way' after being catfished during 'disastrous' time dating online Have YOU got a story? Email us at [email protected] By Geraint Llewellyn For Mailonline Published: 06:49 EDT, 30 August 2024 | Updated: 06:52 EDT, 30 August 2024 e-mail 1 View comments Ashley Roberts has shared exclusively with MailOnline that she endured 'disastrous' online dates and was even catfished before meeting boyfriend George Rollinson 'the old fashioned way'. The former Pussycat Doll, 42, has been dating the hunky artist, 25, since November ahead of them making their first offical appearance as a couple earlier this year.
Ashley gushed that she was in a 'happy place' and said: 'It's really nice to be in a relationship that's kind and thoughtful and supportive and we have fun'. She explained to MailOnline that while online dating works for a lot of people she and George met through mutual friends and their relationship 'came about naturally'. 'It was an unexpected thing, we met, and I was having a good time and living my best life, enjoying it and I was like "this is someone quite special" - I'm in a happy place'.
Ashley Roberts, 42, has shared exclusively with MailOnline that she endured 'disastrous' online dates and was even catfished before meeting boyfriend George Rollinson, 25, The former Pussycat Doll has been dating the hunky artist since November before making their first offical appearance as a couple (pictured) earlier this year Ashley, who reportedly signed up to celeb dating app Raya in 2022 , recalled one bad date, laughing: 'I turned up and necessarily didn't recognise the person sat in front of me from [their profile] images'. 'And i was like 'wait a minute' and it's a bit uncomfortable because you have to sit through a meal, so that was on the disastrous side'. Read More Ashley Roberts, 42, steps outs for the first time with new boyfriend George Rollinson, 25 Going on to muse: 'I was kind of on an adventure to try new things and went online and I gave it a go, but it actually worked out the old fashioned way with George'.
Artist George has previously collaborated with boxer Francis Ngannou for his fight against Tyson Fury, decorating the Cameroonian's boots with his own designs and has created elaborate pieces for the likes of celebrity clients Drake and Anthony Joshua. Ashley was speaking to MailOnline after she was recruited as a Extra Flamin' Hot snacks ambassador following her sweaty wardrobe malfunction at the UK Gala screening of Alien: Romulus earlier this month . The Heart FM star struggled to keep cool in her skintight grey dress as she posed for snaps on the red carpet, with her armpits becoming noticeably sweaty.
Recalling the faux pas she said: 'It was a hot summer day and it was a bit humid out, I chose a jersey knit grey dress'. 'When I got off the red carpet I realised 'oh it's a little bit sweaty' but I was living my best life out there and didn't even realise'. Ashley gushed that she was in a 'happy place' and said: 'It's really nice to be in a relationship that's kind and thoughtful and supportive and we have fun' She explained to MailOnline that while online dating works for a lot of people she and George met through mutual friends and their relationship 'came about naturally' (pictured in March) 'It was an unexpected thing, we met, and I was having a good time and living my best life, enjoying it and I was like 'this is someone quite special'' (George pictured) She went on: 'When I saw [the photos] I was a little bit like [shocked] but also I just had a giggle with it and make it into a positive'.
'We all sweat so why don't we just embrace it, there's no shame in it '. New research released reveals that one in four Brits have also been 'sweat shamed' like Ashley in the past. Read More Ashley Roberts suffers an awkward fashion faux pas at a UK Gala screening of Alien: Romulus Commenting on her new role, she said: 'I'm proud to be the new sweaty face of the Extra Flamin' Hot snacks - the brand celebrates the physical reactions our bodies have to spicy foods, rather than shames people for them'.
'No one should be ashamed of sweating - I'm sick of outdated attitudes towards perfectly natural bodily functions'. The hot new flavour, available across Doritos, Walkers MAX, and Wotsits Crunchy has been inducing snack lovers’ sweat patches since its release earlier this year. Since starting dating, Ashley and George have enjoyed a romantic holiday in Dubai soaking up the sunsets at beachfront hotel Caesars Palace and dining at the likes of luxury Italian restaurant Scalini.
The artist, who is 17 years Ashley's junior, is Ashley's first serious partner since her split from Strictly Come Dancing professional Giovanni Pernice in 2020. Ashley was speaking to MailOnline after she was recruited as a Extra Flamin' Hot snacks ambassador following her sweaty wardrobe malfunction earlier this month (pictured) The Heart FM star struggled to keep cool in her skintight grey dress as she posed for snaps on the red carpet, with her armpits becoming noticeably sweaty Ashley said: 'When I saw [the photos] I was a little bit like [shocked] but also I just had a giggle with it and make it into a positive' The stunner then enjoyed a packet of Flaming Hot Wotsits as she unveiled a steamy billboard of herself drenched in sweat to promote the campaign Ashley insisted: 'We all sweat so why don't we just embrace it, there's no shame in it ' A source told MailOnline in November: 'Ashley and George are smitten with each other. 'They have chosen to keep their relationship private for now but gradually have started sharing snippets from their life together on social media.
'George is extremely successful in his own right, creating artwork for massive names and establishing himself in his craft from a young age. 'Ashley isn't at all bothered about their age difference..
. they have similar interests, and he has inspired her creatively, she hasn't felt this way in a long time.' Ashley's last public relationship was with Strictly professional Giovanni, 33, who is nine years her junior.
George, who is 17 years Ashley's junior, is Ashley's first serious partner since her split from Strictly Come Dancing professional Giovanni Pernice in 2020 (pictured in April 2019) The couple were together for over a year before splitting in 2020. They met when Ashley starred on the BBC series in 2018, competing with Pasha Kovalev in the competition and finishing as a finalist. Giovanni, who was forced to quit Strictly this season after his celebrity dance partner Amanda Abbington left the show, dated Love Island star Maura Higgins following his romance with Ashley .
It was speculated in 2012 after her stint in the I'm A Celeb jungle that Ashley shared a brief fling with host Declan Donnelly, though the pair never publicly confirmed. Ashley Roberts Share or comment on this article: Ashley Roberts, 42, reveals she met 'kind and thoughtful' boyfriend George Rollinson, 25, 'the old fashioned way' after being catfished during 'disastrous' time dating online e-mail Add comment.
