Quotes from Ashley Roberts

My life coach is very spiritual, and I do a lot of meditation and mantras.

When I was in the Pussycat Dolls, I did study jazz and pop, but Latin and ballroom were not at all in my world.

I think that I'm a very independent person, so I need somebody who's independent and strong within themselves as well. I don't necessarily need somebody in order to get things done. I don't need a blanket, do you know what I mean?

I spent my whole childhood in leotards, tutus, sports bras; I was showing my midriff from the age of three.

I use clear mascara on my brows to neaten them up.

After the Pussycat Dolls, I was burnt out. So when I left them in 2010, I did take a second to say, 'Right, I've done this for seven years. Who the hell am I as an individual? Do I still want to do this?'

I watched my mom suffer from a divorce where she depended on my father.

I love a coloured or printed trouser suit.

I'm originally from Phoenix, Arizona, but I've fallen in love with London.

London's inspired my wardrobe 100 per cent. Layering and having cool coats. The Brits just do it right.

I love Charlie Brooks. Charlie is my girl!

Actually going to the supermarket to get my own groceries was a revelation. I'd never had to fill the fridge before, do my laundry, put petrol in my car. It was scary - but there was a kind of joy about it, too.

I have the best fans, who have been so supportive.

Bermuda - the waters are calm and shallow and are excellent for snorkelling. I loved St, George's on the tip of the island. I got to swing from the vines like a Jungle Jane and visit Crystal Caves, which were the inspiration for TV show 'Fraggle Rock.'

I enjoy working out. I really do. I like the way my heart gets pumping, and sweaty, and I feel challenged; I feel strong.

My greatest weakness is... my dog.

On Sunday morning, I like to go for a walk around London. If the weather is nice, I'll go to a park or on a lovely bike ride around the city.

I've been canyoning, snorkelled a shipwreck, and learnt to Irish dance, all in the same week.

My weekend treat is Mexican food, definitely. I love nachos and burritos.

Home for me is London now, and my weekend will start on a Saturday morning when I'll try to have a lie-in until 8 A.M. Anything longer than that feels like I'm wasting my day.

I grew up dancing and singing, and I pool together my life experience and relationships and put it into work.

I've been dancing and wearing costumes my whole life, so there's that sexiness to who I am that I enjoy.

I believe in lust at first sight; I don't know about love. For me, I think it takes more than a glance. But who knows? Maybe it'll happen.

I don't really have an average week, and because I travel so much with my job, it means I don't always have a typical weekend, either.