New photo Ashley Roberts says she feels her late father's presence while performing on Strictly

Ashley Roberts has called her time on Strictly Come Dancing 'a gift' as she feels closer to her late father since taking part in the BBC competition.

Speaking to Hello! Magazine, the Pussycat Dolls star, who found herself in the dance off for the second time in a row on Sunday, gushed that her late father would be proud that she is doing the show.

The singer's father Pat committed suicide earlier this year, but Ashley feels he is still with her when she takes to the Strictly dancefloor with partner Pasha Kovalev.

Time of her life: Ashley Roberts has called her time on Strictly Come Dancing 'a gift' as she feels closer to her late father since taking part in the BBC competition

The US star's father was a drummer for The Mamas And The Papas, and his love of music inspired a young Ashley when she was growing up.

She said: 'The fact that Strictly came into my life when it did, I just felt like it was a gift. I feel that my dad is behind me when I'm doing the show.

'He and I connected through music. He had a recording studio and there was always music playing at home. Music that made you feel something.

Dancing queen: Speaking to Hello! Magazine, the Pussycat Dolls star gushed that her late father would be proud that she is doing the show

'He used to say that if I ever did Strictly he would fly here and see it, and so when I got the call I didn't hesitate. I know he would be proud and that he's with me.'

Elsewhere in the interview Ashley again dismissed rumours of a romance with the show's pro dancer Giovanni Pernice, insisting: 'Everybody hangs out. 

'We're a good group of people and everybody supports each other but he and I are just friends. 

Dream team: The singer's father Pat committed suicide earlier this year, but Ashley feels he is still with her when she takes to the Strictly dancefloor with partner Pasha Kovalev

'I have been really busy and this show has been taking up a lot of time - that has been my main focus.'

New issue; Read the full article in this week's HELLO! magazine, out now

Despite repeatedly denying the rumours, it was reported last weekend that Giovanni comforted Ashley after she found herself in the dance off for the first time.   

According to The Mirror, Ashley, 37, was 'passionately embraced' by the Italian choreographer, 28, as he planted a kiss on her cheek.

The insider elaborated: 'Giovanni didn't hesitate to go over to Ashley once the cameras stopped rolling.

'He passionately embraced her and gave her a lingering kiss on the cheek. 

'They then separated to speak to other couples on the dance floor', the source added.

MailOnline has contacted representatives for Ashley Roberts and Giovanni Pernice for comment.

Read the full article in this week's HELLO! magazine, out now.

Just friends: Elsewhere in the interview Ashley again dismissed rumours of a romance with the show's pro dancer Giovanni Pernice

 

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