Jessica Simpson single and 'mingling'

Jessica Simpson has commented on her love life and has said that she is single.

Speaking to Ellen DeGeneres on her talk show, Simpson talked about her past relationships and her current private life.

"I'm single, but I'm out mingling around," the 26-year-old said.

"I mingle around very privately. I have ways in and out of my house and certain places that I go that are private just so I can have a normal life. I'm still out there and being normal."

The singer/reality show star said that anyone she dates will have to deal with public scrutiny.

"They definitely have to understand my life and what I put up with and what I deal with," she added.

"Being scrutinised publicly, they can definitely make or break a relationship, and you have to have that strong foundation so I have to have somebody that understands that kind of lifestyle."

Simpson's former partners include John Mayer, football player Tony Romo and ex-husband Nick Lachey.