She was photographed back in April road-testing a series of dazzling engagement rings with her long-time beau by her side. But after an emotional performance that earnt her a perfect score on Dancing With The Stars, Ash Pollard can reveal that she and Wilba Leschke have called time on their relationship.
After fighting back tears on live TV, the reality star told OK!, ‘The point of [Sunday] was to say that it’s OK to be vulnerable even though I’m a confident person and I’m proud of being confident. OK to cry and share your innermost thoughts and feelings.’
Ash, 28, told viewers that she was the one who ended the four-year relationship, despite admitting just months ago that she would marry Wilba ‘one day’. Adamant that she and Wilba have remained firm friends, Ash wouldn’t reveal her reasons behind the split, but has found dancing to be the best form of therapy.
‘It felt good. It didn’t feel like it was pretend. It happened organically and Ireally loved last night, even if it was touching a raw nerve.’
Did her growing fame and gruelling DWTS regime become too much for this once rock-solid couple?