Charli Robinson
Charli Robinson | |
|---|---|
.jpg) Robinson at the premiere of The Lucky One in 2012 | |
| Born | Sharlene Marie Zeta Robinson 8 March 1980 Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia |
| Occupation(s) | Television, radio personality |
| Years active | 1998–present |
| Spouse |
Brent Delaney
(m. 2003; div. 2009) |
| Partner(s) | Liam Talbot (2016–present) |
| Children | 2 |
Sharlene Marie Zeta Robinson (born 8 March 1980[citation needed]), known professionally as Charli Robinson previously as Charli Delaney, is an Australian television and radio presenter, most famously known as an original member of children's musical group Hi-5 and the television series of the same name from 1998 to 2008 and left Hi-5 after ten years with the group. She is known now as a presenter on Nine Network travel program Getaway.
Early life
[edit]Robinson was born in Newcastle, New South Wales, and she has an older sister named Cassandra.[1][2][3][4] She attended Hunter School of the Performing Arts at Broadmeadow, Newcastle, before featuring in various TV shows and soap operas.[5]
Career
[edit]Hi-5
[edit]Robinson was the youngest original member of group Hi-5.
Robinson chose to leave Hi-5 in February 2008, officially announcing on 22 February 2008 that she would be leaving the group. She indicated that she would continue with the show until a suitable replacement was found. Robinson noted her plans for the future include other presenting work and acting in television and films, to challenge herself.[6] She served as a judge on Battle of the Choirs in 2008, and she also appeared on the eighth season of Dancing with the Stars.[7]
TV Hosting
[edit]In 2009, Robinson co-hosted the celebrity singing show It Takes Two with Home and Away actor Paul O'Brien and signed a three-year contract with the show. She also appeared in the short film Tegan the Vegan[8]
In October 2011, it was announced that she would be hosting a re-launch of the TV show It's a Knockout.[9]
Radio presenter
[edit]In 2009, Robinson had a show on the Today Network's 2DayFM and Fox FM on late nights initially [Monday to Wednesday] with Chris Page and had co-hosted the Top 6 @ 6 with Danno on the Today Network for one hour.[10][11]
In May 2011, Robinson filled in as the host on The Kyle & Jackie O Show while Kyle Sandilands and Jackie Henderson were off on sick leave.[12]
On 5 December 2011, it was announced that Robinson was signed to host the Sea FM Gold Coast breakfast show in 2012 with Simon Baggott and Paul Gale.[13]
Personal life
[edit]Robinson married her childhood partner, Brent Delaney, in 2003. The pair separated in 2009 after six years together.[14]
In February 2016, Robinson revealed that she and her partner of five years, Justin Kirkpatrick, had separated.[15]
In August 2018, Robinson and partner Liam Talbot announced they were expecting their first child.[16] Their daughter was born on 27 December 2018. Robinson and Talbot became engaged at Mount Panorama on 13 October 2019, and on 20 July 2020 they had a second daughter.
Filmography
[edit]| 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 performances
[edit]In late 2008, Robinson competed in the eighth season of Dancing with the Stars. Robinson's partner was Csaba Szirmai, one of the show's resident professional dancers.
| Week # | Dance/Song | Judges' score | Total Score | Result | ||
| Todd | Helen | Mark | ||||
| 1 | Cha-cha-cha / "Pictures" | 6 | 7 | 7 | 20 | Safe |
| 2 | Tango / "My Love" | 8 | 8 | 7 | 23 | Safe |
| 3 | Samba / "Mas Que Nada" | 7 | 7 | 8 | 22 | Safe |
| 4 | Quickstep / "Right Now" | 6 | 8 | 8 | 22 | Bottom Two |
| 5 | Salsa / "Low" | 8 | 9 | 9 | 26 | Safe |
| 6 | West Coast Swing / "Don't Wanna Go to Bed Now" | 8 | 8 | 8 | 24 | Safe |
| 7 | Paso Doble/ "Bolero" Rumba / "Colors of the Wind" |
8 9 |
8 9 |
8 9 |
24 27 |
Safe |
| 8 | Jive/ "Yeh Yeh" Foxtrot/ "1234" |
5 7 |
7 7 |
6 7 |
18 21 |
Safe |
| 9 | Tango/ "Tango Forte" Cha-Cha-Cha – Quickstep – Salsa Segue/ "Kiss" – "Keep Young and Beautiful" – "Groove Is in the Heart" |
9 6 |
9 7 |
8 7 |
26 20 |
Eliminated |
References
[edit]- ^ "About Hi-5: Charli Robinson".
- ^ "Hi-5: Meet the Gang – Charli (2001)". Archived from the original on 16 June 2001. Retrieved 27 September 2022.
- ^ "Hi-5: Meet the Gang – Charli (2002–03)". Archived from the original on 12 April 2003. Retrieved 27 September 2022.
- ^ "Hi-5: Meet the Gang – Charli (2004–08)". Archived from the original on 17 June 2005. Retrieved 13 June 2006.
- ^ "Where's the Bear?", The Age, pp. 1, 2, 3, 21 May 2000 Note: Article is published across three pages.
- ^ "Charli Delaney quits Hi-5 for Adam Gilchrist". The Daily Telegraph. 22 February 2008. Retrieved 22 February 2008.
- ^ Knox, David (27 July 2008). "Toni tangos to Seven". tvtonight.com.au. Retrieved 27 July 2008.
- ^ EoR media Archived 12 September 2009 at the Wayback Machine, Tegan the Vegan
- ^ "It's a Knockout is returning to TV". The Age. Melbourne. 17 October 2011.
- ^ – Charli Delaney on the airwaves
- ^ "Charli Delaney joins 2DayFM". KNOWfirst. 24 July 2009. Retrieved 1 May 2016.
- ^ Podcast
- ^ "Charli Robinson hosts It's a Knockout, Breakfast for SEA FM – Profile Talent Management". Archived from the original on 7 May 2016. Retrieved 1 May 2016.
- ^ "Charli Delaney's fairytale marriage comes to an end". The Daily Telegraph. 1 December 2009. Retrieved 27 February 2011.
- ^ Cartwright, Lexie (23 February 2016). "Charli Robinson's shock heartbreak". Gold Coast Bulletin.
- ^ "Hi-5's Charli Robinson: 'I'm going to be a mum!'". 19 August 2018.
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