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Charli Robinson
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Robinson at the premiere of The Lucky One in 2012
Born
Sharlene Marie Zeta Robinson

(1981-03-08) 8 March 1981 (age 44)
Occupation Television, radio personality
Years active 1998–present
Spouse(s)
Brent Delaney
(m. 2003; div. 2009)
Partner(s) Liam Talbot
(2016–present)
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Charli Robinson (born Sharlene Marie Zeta Robinson on March 8, 1981) is an Australian TV and radio presenter. She is best known for being one of the first members of the children's music group Hi-5 and its TV show, which she was part of from 1998 to 2008. After leaving Hi-5, she became a presenter on the Nine Network travel show Getaway.

Charli Robinson's Early Life

Charli Robinson was born in Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia. She has an older sister named Cassandra. Charli went to the Hunter School of the Performing Arts in Newcastle. Before becoming famous, she appeared in different TV shows and soap operas.

Charli Robinson's Career Journey

Time with Hi-5

Charli Robinson performing Hi-5 Jan 06
Charli Robinson performing in 2006.

Charli Robinson was the youngest original member of the popular children's group Hi-5. She performed with the group for ten years.

In February 2008, Charli decided to leave Hi-5. She announced her departure on February 22, 2008. She stayed with the show until a new member was found to replace her. Charli shared that she wanted to try new things like presenting and acting in TV shows and movies. After leaving Hi-5, she was a judge on Battle of the Choirs in 2008. She also competed on the eighth season of Dancing with the Stars.

TV Hosting Roles

In 2009, Charli Robinson co-hosted a celebrity singing show called It Takes Two. She hosted it with actor Paul O'Brien. She also appeared in a short film called Tegan the Vegan.

In October 2011, it was announced that Charli would host a new version of the TV game show It's a Knockout.

Radio Presenter Work

In 2009, Charli Robinson had her own late-night radio show. It was on the Today Network's 2Day FM and Fox FM. She also co-hosted a show called "Top 6 @ 6 with Danno."

In May 2011, Charli filled in as a host on The Kyle & Jackie O Show. This was when the regular hosts were away.

On December 5, 2011, it was announced that Charli would host the breakfast show for Sea FM Gold Coast starting in 2012. She hosted it with Simon Baggott and Paul Gale.

Charli Robinson's Personal Life

Charli Robinson married her childhood sweetheart, Brent Delaney, in 2003. They were together for six years before they separated in 2009.

In February 2016, Charli shared that she and her partner of five years, Justin Kirkpatrick, had separated.

In August 2018, Charli and her partner Liam Talbot announced they were expecting their first child. Their daughter was born on December 27, 2018. Charli and Liam got engaged on October 13, 2019. They welcomed their second daughter on July 20, 2020.

Charli Robinson's TV Appearances

Television Roles
Year Title Role Notes
1999–2008 Hi-5 Presenter Series 1 to 10
2003–present Getaway Reporter Regular reporter since 2014
2007 Spicks And Specks Guest
2008 Good News Week
Battle of the Choirs Series Judge
Dancing with the Stars Contestant
Carols in the Domain Performer Performed "Away in a Manger"
2009 The Squiz Regular guest
2011–14 The Dirt TV Reporter
2011–12 It's a Knockout Host
2016–17 Cruise Mode
2019 Channel Nine Queensland Children's Hospital Telethon

Dancing with the Stars Journey

In late 2008, Charli Robinson competed on the eighth season of Dancing with the Stars. Her dance partner was Csaba Szirmai, a professional dancer from the show. They performed various dances each week.

See also

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