Jessica Simspon has opened up about her current relationship status six months after she announced her divorce from her ex-husband, Eric Johnson.
During an interview on Today with Jenna & Friends, the 45-year-old shared whether she is ready to start dating again. "Are you interested in dating? Can I set you up with anybody?" asked Jenna Bush-Hager.
© Getty Images"I'd totally jump on that," replied Jessica. "Yes I'm single – very into like, very... I'm ready!"
The host then encouraged the singer to reveal more about her dream partner. "What are you into so I can set my criteria?" she asked.
"My type of person is one of a kind. I don't have a look, or anything," shared the hitmaker. "I just like for somebody to be individually, who they are. And exude confidence without the ego."
She continued: "It's hard to find but I feel like it's out there. I don't need somebody to be supportive of me all the time. I feel like the independence that I have right now, if I can have that and give it to someone else, that'd be cool."
© Getty ImagesThe former couple announced their split in January after 10 years of marriage. The singer shared the news via a statement made to US Weekly. "Eric and I have been living separately, navigating a painful situation in our marriage. Our children come first, and we are focusing on what is best for them," she explained.
Jessica and Eric continue to co-parent their three kids – Maxwell, Ace, and Birdie.
Jessica's comments on her divorce
During her appearance on The Today Show, Jessica explained that she found it "healing" to return to songwriting following her separation. "It was incredibly healing [to write these songs]," she said.
© Jamie McCarthy"I was in Nashville, it was a crazy time for, my life literally flipped upside down, and I really just had to focus on my purpose."
She continued: "Trying to just inspire myself to get back up there, have the courage to do it in the face of heartbreak and the face of life completely changing. Music saved my life, Nashville saved my life."
© `At the beginning of the month, Jessica and Eric reunited to celebrate their middle child, son Ace Knute's 12th birthday. The singer took to Instagram to post a photo that featured all three of her kids and Eric gathered around a picnic table having lunch at an amusement park.
"Happy 12th Birthday Ace!!! You are the sun. You are the moon. You are the wishes of every shooting star. You are the light," Jessica penned in her caption.
