Ashley Allyn Roberts is an American singer, songwriter, dancer, choreographer, actress
and television personality, best known as a former member of the modern burlesque group
and dance ensemble The Pussycat Dolls.
She departed from the band in February 2010, in order to pursue a solo singing and acting
career but also, due to the overemphasis on the band's main singer, Nicole Scherzinger.
Roberts was a contestant in the British reality television show I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out
of Here! on its twelfth series in 2012, finishing as runner-up to Charlie Brooks, in one of
the closest ever reality show finales where she received 49.44% against 50.56% of the
final vote.
Despite not winning, she proved to be a popular public figure during her time on the show
and would later set up her reality television career, especially in the United Kingdom.
After her successful appearance on I'm a Celebrity..., Roberts was an ice panel judge on the reality
ice dancing competition, Dancing on Ice from the eighth series in January 2013 until the
'All-Star' ninth series in January 2014, alongside head judge, Robin Cousins and returning ice
panelists Karen Barber and Jason Gardiner.
As of February 2013, Roberts also joints Ant & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway as presenter
of Ant vs Dec segment, along with the voice-over sports commentator Clive Tyldesley.
Roberts released her first official solo track, "Yesterday" in November 2012.
Right after her appearance on I'm a Celebrity..., she started to record her debut solo album
which will be released in Summer 2014 Her official debut single Clockwork was announced
by Roberts on Twitter and was released on May 25, 2014.
Early life and career beginnings Roberts was born in Phoenix, Arizona and attended
Shadow Mountain High School.
She is of Welsh descent.
began dancing at the age of three and singing at eight.
Her father was a drummer who played for The Mamas & the Papas, later becoming an auto
dealer.
Her mother was a Pilates instructor and they both inspired her to be a part of the entertainment
industry.
Her hair was brunette during her teenage years, as shown in Aaron Carter's "Oh Aaron" and
"Not Too Young, Not Too Old" music video.
During high school summer breaks she had traveled to California to study modern dance.
After high school, she moved permanently to Los Angeles.
She has appeared in television commercials and music videos such as Counting Crows "Accidentally
in Love", Josh Groban's "You Raise Me Up", Jane's Addiction's "True Nature", Aaron Carter's
"Oh Aaron" and "Not Too Young, Not Too Old" and Pink's "Trouble".
She has also appeared in the game show Rock and a Hard Place, hosted by Meatloaf, with
fellow PCD members, Melody Thornton and Carmit Bachar.
She cites Goldie Hawn, Kate Moss, Sienna Miller and Gwen Stefani as her main role models and
inspirations. 2003–10: The Pussycat Dolls and acting career
Within six months of her move she had joined the Pussycat Dolls along with members Nicole
Scherzinger, Melody Thornton, Carmit Bachar, Jessica Sutta and Kimberly Wyatt.
She sang co-lead along with Carmit Bachar and Jessica Sutta in the "Stickwitu" single
B-side, "Santa Baby".
She also recorded a song called "Played" for the Doll Domination Deluxe Edition.
As with the other group members she is a salaried employee of Interscope Records.
Shortly after Kimberly Wyatt announced her departure from the group, Roberts followed
suit.
On February 27, 2010, in a letter to her fans, she made the following announcement on her
website: Roberts appeared in other media for the first
time in the music video of Counting Crows' song Accidentally in Love as the girl who
escapes from her home and her boyfriend with a stuffed rabbit.
Roberts made her film début as Brooke in the danceromance film Make It Happen alongside
actress Mary Elizabeth Winstead and Riley Smith.
Production lasted from August 8 to September 17, 2007, and the film was directed by Darren
Grant and distributed by The Weinstein Company.
The film premièred on August 8, 2008 in the UK to mixed but mainly positive reviews.
On her official blog, she stated that she would work on a number of different projects.
She is working on her acting, and she will be a host on Maxim Does Spring Break on E!.
She has also shot a pilot for MTV with Aubrey O'Day of Danity Kane, Marques Houston, and
singer/songwriter Amanda Ghost.
She appeared on 90210 in the episode of "Into the Wild" which aired on Monday 5 November
she played a stripper teacher.
Apart from her acting projects she has launched her first line of lingerie designed for the
beach in Sydney, Australia.
2010–present: I'm a Celebrity..., Dancing on Ice, Saturday Night Takeaway and Butterfly
Effect Roberts announced that she is in the studio
and recording songs for her own music.
In 2010, Roberts released her first solo song, a cover of "A Summer Place".
The song was released on iTunes on September 28.
Roberts also made an appearance in ex-bandmate Kimberly Wyatt's music video for the single,
"Stars in Your Eyes".
On June 14, 2012, she made a cameo appearance in a Bobby Newberry's music video for his
debut single "Dirrty Up", alongside ex-bandmate Melody Thornton.
On October 10, 2012, Roberts released a preview of a cover version of Bobby Newberry's "All
In A Day", which was produced By The Invaders.
The full version was released at the end of October.
On November 5, 2012, Roberts announced that her first official solo single would be called
"Yesterday" and would be released that week.
On 7 November 2012, it was announced that Roberts would compete in the twelfth series
of the British reality television show I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!, airing
on ITV.
She came runner-up in the series, after being beaten for the title of "Queen of the Jungle"
by fellow campmate Charlie Brooks.
In January 2013, Roberts became a member of the ice panel for the British celebrity skating
show, Dancing on Ice on ITV, alongside Robin Cousins, Karen Barber and Jason Gardiner.
In 2013, Ashley presented the Ant vs Dec segment on the revived version of Ant & Dec's Saturday
Night Takeaway, replacing former host Kirsty Gallacher.
She returned to this role for the 2014 series.
Later in 2013, it was reported that Roberts began a relationship with Welsh TV presenter
Matt Johnson.
However, a Reveal article stated that Roberts "insists she is still single".
On 31 March 2014, Roberts announced and confirmed "Clockwork" as her new single which will be
released on May 25, 2014.
A second single and debut solo album are to follow in late summer.
Roberts' album was recorded Metropolis in Chiswick, London.
She performed "Clockwork" on This Morning on 27 May 2014.
In June 2014, Roberts announced her debut album, entitled Butterfly Effect, to be released
September 1, 2014.
preceded by new single "Woman Up".
Other ventures Products and endorsements
In March 2013, Roberts was announced as Garnier's new self tan spokesmodel and the face of Ambre
Solaire No Streak Bronzer campaign.
Discography
Albums Singles
Other solo songs Music videos
Video appearances She has also been working on her dance career,
and teaching dance classes with choreographer Bobby Newberry.
Filmography Guest appearances
Fake Reaction - Guest Celebrity Juice - Guest
The Chase: Celebrity Special - Contestant I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!
NOW!
- Guest All Star Family Fortunes - Contestant
Catchphrase: Celebrity Special - Contestant Documentaries
References
External links
Ashley Roberts at the Internet Movie Database Official website
Official blog/Tumblr Official Twitter
Official YouTube Official Pheed Channel