Simone Ashley has revealed she is looking for love after moving to New York following her split from her lawyer boyfriend. 

Her Bridgerton character Kate Sharma famously left India for England in the name of love and now Simone is doing the same in the US. 

Simone, 31, told the Louis Theroux podcast: 'I moved to New York last year. I'm having the time of my life. I love it. It's changed my life.

'At the moment, I'm dating. The plan is always to find love and have another great year in New York.

'I feel very ready for a relationship but I think it's about finding the right person. I don't get into situationships because it's just a way to keep things vague. It's not my style and I haven't got time for that.' 

In December, it was reported that Simone had split from her businessman boyfriend Tim Sykes after enjoying a loved-up summer together. 

Their romance had first been reported two months before when they were seen locking lips at the US Open in New York.  

But they went their separate ways after 'wanting different things' and Simone unfollowed Tim on Instagram. 

Tim is a managing partner of restaurant group Wish You Were Here Hospitality according to his LinkedIn page.

She was previously in a three-year relationship with high-powered lawyer Constantin 'Tino' Klein.

On Tuesday, Simone looked sizzling hot modelling a series of bikinis and a sarong for a new Burberry campaign. 

The star relaxed by the pool in a black skimpy bikini for the snaps, which were taken in South Africa.

Sharing a pool snap with her followers on Instagram, Simone wrote: 'So excited to share my @burberry summer campaign!!! This was so much fun, in the South African sun.' 

Daniel Lee, Burberry’s Chief Creative Officer, said: ‘A lido holds a particular kind of nostalgia for the British.

‘The moment the sun comes out, we make the most of the weather. We wanted to bring to life a warm summer’s day spent in and around the water with friends.’