Jessica Simpson is ready to start dating again

When asked by Today show co-host Jenna Bush-Hager: "Are you interested in dating? Can I set you up with anybody?", Jessica replied: "I'd totally jump on that. Yes I'm single - very into like, very ... I'm ready!"

Jenna questioned: "What are you into so I can set my criteria?" and Jessica explained: "My type of person is one of a kind. I don't have a look, or anything.

"I just like for somebody to be individually, who they are. And exude confidence without the ego.

"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."

Jessica - who shares Maxwell, 12, Ace, 11, and Birdie, five, with Eric - announced their split via Instagram in January.

She said: "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. We are grateful for all of the love and support that has been coming our way, and appreciate privacy right now as we work through this as a family."

Jessica was previously married to singer and presenter Nick Lachey from 2002 to 2006.