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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

(1980-03-08) 8 March 1980 (age 45)
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 8 March 1980) is an Australian TV and radio presenter. She is best known as one of the original 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.

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.

Career Highlights

Being a Part of Hi-5

Charli Robinson was the youngest of the first members of the popular children's group Hi-5. She was a main part of the group and the TV show for ten years.

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

TV Presenting

In 2009, Charli co-hosted a celebrity singing show called It Takes Two. She worked alongside 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 fun game show It's a Knockout.

Radio Presenting

In 2009, Charli Robinson had her own radio show on the Today Network's 2DayFM and Fox FM. She hosted late-night shows with Chris Page. She also co-hosted the "Top 6 @ 6" show for an hour.

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

On 5 December 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.

Personal Life

Charli Robinson married her childhood sweetheart, Brent Delaney, in 2003. They were together for six years before separating 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 going to have their first child. Their daughter was born on 27 December 2018. Charli and Liam got engaged on 13 October 2019. On 20 July 2020, they welcomed their second daughter.

TV Shows and Appearances

Television Roles
Year Title Role Notes
1999–2008 Hi-5 Presenter Appeared in 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 Sang "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

In late 2008, Charli Robinson competed in the eighth season of Dancing with the Stars. Her dance partner was Csaba Szirmai, a professional dancer from the show. She performed various dances like the Cha-cha-cha, Tango, and Salsa.

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