The lead up to the May 25 referendum on the eighth amendment is in full swing and many celebrities have come out to voice which side they are on.

Following in the footsteps of Amy Huberman, Pippa O’Connor and Marian Keyes, Irish sporting star Sonia O Sullivan is the latest celebrity to say she is pro-choice ahead of the vote over whether or not to repeal the eighth amendment.

Speaking exclusively to EVOKE.ie, the former World Champion and Olympic Silver Medallist told us that while she is not eligible to vote as she does not currently live in Ireland, she says she thinks ‘women should have a choice.’

‘I think everybody should have a choice. I think the referendum is being built around “yes” and “no” but I think it’s about more than that,’ she told us.

‘I think it’s about the right of women to have a choice over what they want to do with their own bodies. I don’t think it’s about yes and no, I think it’s about being able to have that choice.’

Sonia, who has two daughters with husband Nic Bideau, says by voting no, it takes away that choice.

‘Everyone is individual and everyone has to decide for themselves. I suppose if you vote no you’re not giving women the choice and I think they have to be allowed have a choice.’

Her words echo similar to that of actress Amy Huberman, who voiced her thoughts on the vote in two concise tweets, writing:

‘Firstly I believe each to their own. And in turn the very essence of that being choice. As I see it it isn’t pro anything other than choice.

‘For basic healthcare, compassion, understanding, safety & Trusting Women. Either way make sure you’re registered to vote. #togetherforyes.’

If you need more details about how to register to vote, you can find out more here.