Ritchie Neville facts for kids
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Ritchie Neville
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| Birth name | Richard Neville Dobson |
| Born | 23 August 1979 |
| Origin | Solihull, England |
| Genres | Pop |
| Occupation(s) | Singer |
| Years active | 1997–2001, 2013–present |
Richard Neville Dobson (born August 23, 1979) is an English singer. He is best known as a member of the popular boy band called Five. He comes from Solihull, England.
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Ritchie Neville's Music Career
Joining the Band Five
In 1997, Ritchie Neville tried out for a new boy band called Five. This group was planned to have a cool and edgy style. Ritchie was chosen to be part of the band. The other members were Abz Love, Scott Robinson, Sean Conlon, and Jason "J" Brown.
The band Five then signed a big music deal with Simon Cowell and BMG/RCA. They were set to release six albums.
Success and Break-up
Five became very successful all over the world. They sold more than 20 million records in just four years. The band was very popular, but they decided to split up on September 27, 2001.
Later, in 2006, the band tried to get back together. However, they could not find a new record label, so they broke up again.
The Big Reunion and Touring
In January 2013, Five appeared on a TV show called The Big Reunion on ITV2. One original member, Jason "J" Brown, did not want to rejoin. The band thought about finding a new fifth member.
However, they decided to continue as a group of four. Since then, they have been performing live and touring across Europe.
Ritchie Neville's Life Outside Music
Early Relationships
From 1998 to 2000, Ritchie Neville dated actress and pop star Billie Piper. They lived together in an apartment in London.
Life in Australia
In 2004, Ritchie moved to Australia. He started working as a sommelier, which is an expert in wine. In 2007, he opened his own restaurant in Sydney called Guerrilla Bar and Restaurant. The restaurant received good reviews. He sold the restaurant in March 2016.
Family Life
In 2008, Ritchie married Australian model and DJ Emily Scott. They got married in England. After their wedding, they moved to Sydney, Australia. They later separated.
In 2013, Ritchie started dating Atomic Kitten singer Natasha Hamilton. They announced in April 2014 that they were expecting a baby. Their daughter, Ella Rose, was born on September 23, 2014. Ritchie and Natasha separated in March 2016.
Ritchie Neville's TV Appearances
Television Shows
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1999 | Al salir de clase | Himself | Episode: "Falso Culpable" |
| 2004 | The Last Detective | Gerry Jameson (young) | Episode: "Three Steps to Hendon" |
| The Farm | Contestant | Series 1 | |
| 2008 | Cirque de Celebrité | Series 2 | |
| 2013 | The Big Reunion | Himself | Series 1 |
| 2014 | The Jump | Contestant | Series 1 |
| 2015 | Hardy Bucks | Himself | Series 3 |
