Ashley Roberts facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Ashley Roberts
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Ashley Allyn Roberts
September 14, 1981 Phoenix, Arizona, U.S.
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Ashley Allyn Roberts, born on September 14, 1981, is a talented singer, dancer, and TV personality. She was a key member of the famous girl group The Pussycat Dolls. This group sold over 55 million records around the world. This made them one of the most successful female music groups ever.
After her time with The Pussycat Dolls, Ashley also had a short career as a solo singer. She released an album called Butterfly Effect in 2014.
Ashley has also hosted many TV shows. These include Ant & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway (2013–2016) and 1st Look (2016–2018), which was even nominated for an Emmy Award. More recently, she hosted The Real Dirty Dancing UK (2022) and Dance Monsters (2022–present). She has also appeared as a contestant on popular British reality shows. These include I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! (2012) and Strictly Come Dancing (2018).
Since 2019, Ashley has been a showbiz reporter for the national Heart Breakfast radio show. She also became a presenter for Heart 00s in 2022. This is another radio show from the Heart network.
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Early Life and Dance Beginnings
Ashley Roberts was born in Phoenix, Arizona, in the United States. She went to Shadow Mountain High School. Her dad, Pat Roberts, used to be a drummer for the famous band the Mamas & the Papas. Her mom, Peggy Lorraine, teaches Pilates.
Ashley started dancing when she was just three years old. She began singing when she was eight. When she was a teenager, Ashley had brunette hair.
Career Highlights
Joining The Pussycat Dolls
In 2001, Ashley moved to Los Angeles to study modern dance. She appeared in many TV commercials and music videos. Some of these videos were for popular songs like Counting Crows' "Accidentally in Love" and Pink's "Trouble".
In 2003, a choreographer named Robin Antin saw Ashley's work. Robin asked Ashley to join a new girl group called The Pussycat Dolls. Other members included Nicole Scherzinger, Melody Thornton, Carmit Bachar, Kimberly Wyatt, and Jessica Sutta.
The group quickly became very famous worldwide. Their hit songs included "Don't Cha", "Stickwitu", and "Buttons". Their first album, PCD (released in 2005), sold millions of copies. During this time, Ashley also acted in a dance movie called Make It Happen. The group's second album, Doll Domination (2008), had more hits like "When I Grow Up" and "Jai Ho! (You Are My Destiny)".
Even though they were very successful, there were some problems within the group. The focus was often on Nicole Scherzinger, which made the other members feel less important. Because of this, Ashley and other members left The Pussycat Dolls in February 2010, and the group broke up for a while.
Solo Music and TV Appearances
After leaving the group, Ashley released a solo song in 2010. It was a cover of "A Summer Place". She then took a break from her career for two years. She traveled to follow a spiritual teacher named Mata Amritanandamayi.
In 2012, Ashley signed a record deal and released her first solo single, "Yesterday". In November of that year, she joined the British reality show I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!. She did very well and finished as the runner-up.
From 2013 to 2014, Ashley was a judge on the dance and figure skating show Dancing on Ice. She also started working as a TV presenter. She hosted parts of the variety show Ant & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway from 2013 to 2016. In 2014, she also presented WWE Legends' House.
Ashley released her first solo album, Butterfly Effect, in the UK on September 1, 2014. Two songs from the album, "Woman Up" and "Clockwork", were released as singles.
In 2016, Ashley left Ant & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway. She then joined NBC to host the travel show 1st Look from 2016 to 2018. This show was nominated for an Emmy Award. In 2018, Ashley competed on the popular BBC dance show Strictly Come Dancing in the UK. She made it to the finals!
In 2019, Ashley became the showbiz reporter for the Heart Breakfast radio show. She also made her debut in West End musicals. She played the role of Dawn in the musical Waitress.
The Pussycat Dolls Reunion and Recent Work
On November 29, 2019, The Pussycat Dolls announced they were getting back together! They released a new song called "React" on February 7, 2020. They performed it live on The X Factor: Celebrity. The group planned a big world tour with 36 shows. However, the tour had to be canceled because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The reunion officially ended in 2021.
In 2020, Ashley appeared on Celebrity Gogglebox. This British show features people watching and reacting to TV programs. In 2022, she hosted the British reality show The Real Dirty Dancing UK. Since 2022, she has also been a presenter for the Netflix dance show Dance Monsters and the Heart 00s radio show.
Strictly Come Dancing Scores
Ashley Roberts competed on Strictly Come Dancing in 2018. Here are her scores from the judges for each dance:
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| 1 | Viennese waltz / "Perfect" | 7 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 29 | No Elimination |
| 2 | Cha-cha-cha / "Boogie Wonderland" | 8 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 32 | Safe |
| 3 | Salsa / "(I've Had) The Time of My Life" | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 35 | Safe |
| 4 | Tango / "Look What You Made Me Do" | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 32 | Safe |
| 5 | Rumba / "Something About the Way You Look Tonight" | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 36 | Safe |
| 6 | Charleston / "Witch Doctor" | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 39 | Safe |
| 7 | Foxtrot / "Orange Coloured Sky" | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 39 | Safe |
| 8 | Contemporary / "Unsteady" | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 39 | Safe |
| 9 | Jive / "Shake a Tail Feather" | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 40 | Safe |
| 10 | Samba / "Hot" | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 36 | Bottom two |
| 11 | Quickstep / "Don't Rain on My Parade" | 9 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 38 | Bottom two |
| 12 | Paso doble / "Spectrum (Say My Name)" American Smooth / "Ain't That a Kick in the Head" |
9 10 |
9 10 |
9 10 |
9 10 |
36 40 |
Bottom two |
| 13 | Salsa / "(I've Had) The Time of My Life" Freestyle / "Keeping Your Head Up" Charleston / "Witch Doctor" |
10 10 10 |
10 10 10 |
10 10 10 |
10 10 10 |
40 40 40 |
Runners-up |
Purple score awarded by guest judge Alfonso Ribeiro.
Other Ventures
Ashley has also created her own product lines. She launched a line of beach lingerie in Sydney, Australia. In 2016, she designed a collection of women's shoes for spring/summer 2017. She named the collection ALLYN, which is her middle name.
Film and Television Appearances
Ashley has appeared in several films and TV shows.
- Be Cool (2005) - Herself (cameo)
- Make It Happen (2008) - Brooke
- I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! (2012) - Herself / Contestant (Series 12)
- Ant & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway (2013–2016) - Herself / Presenter
- The Jump (2015) - Herself / Contestant (Series 2)
- 1st Look (2016–2017) - Herself / Host
- Strictly Come Dancing (2018) - Herself / Contestant (Series 16)
- Celebrity Gogglebox (2020) - Herself
- The Real Dirty Dancing (2021) - Herself / Host
- Dance Monsters (2022) - Herself / Host
Radio Work
Ashley has also had a successful career in radio.
- Heart Breakfast (2019–2021, 2023–present) - Correspondent for Heart
- Heart 00s (2022–present) - Presenter for Heart
Music Releases
Ashley released her solo album Butterfly Effect in 2014. It reached number 159 on the UK Albums Chart. She also released several singles:
- "Yesterday" (2012)
- "Clockwork" (2014)
- "Woman Up" (2014)
She also released a promotional single, "A Summer Place", in 2010.
Stage Performances
Ashley has also performed on stage:
- Ant & Dec's Takeaway on Tour (2014) - Host
- Waitress (2019) - Dawn (West End debut at the Adelphi Theatre)
Awards and Nominations
Ashley Roberts has been recognized for her work:
- In 2007, The Pussycat Dolls' song "Stickwitu" was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals.
- In 2018, her show 1st Look was nominated for a Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Travel and Adventure Program.
Images for kids
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Roberts in 2018
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Roberts performing in December 2006
See also
In Spanish: Ashley Roberts para niños
