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Charli Robinson 
Robinson performing in January 2006Background information Birth name Sharlene Marie Zeta Robinson Born 8 March 1980
Newcastle, New South Wales, AustraliaOrigin Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia Genres Pop, children's music Occupations Dancer, singer, radio personality Instruments Singing Associated acts Hi-5 Sharlene Marie Zeta Robinson, known professionally as Charli Robinson and previously as Charli Delaney (born 8 March 1980 in Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia) is an Australian singer, actress, radio presenter and children's performer.
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Biography
Robinson was a member of Hi-5. Before Hi-5, she had roles in various Australian TV shows and soaps. She went to Hunter School of the Performing Arts at Broadmeadow, Newcastle. A trained yoga instructor, she hosted the Hi-5 section encouraging body co-ordination and skill development through dancing, hopping, jumping and stepping. In television interviews, Robinson has expressed an interest in children's yoga.
She married her childhood love Brent Delaney on 15 March 2003. The two have since split and announced their separation on 30 November 2009.[1]
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. Her replacement is Casey Burgess, formerly of Girl TV. Robinson noted her plans for the future include other presenting work, and acting in film and television, in order to challenge herself.[2] She served as judge on Battle of the Choirs in 2008, and also appeared on the eighth season of Dancing with the Stars.[3]
In 2009, Robinson co-hosted the celebrity singing show It Takes Two with Home and Away actor Paul O'Brien. She has signed a three-year contract with the show. She also appeared in the short film Tegan the Vegan[4]
Management were impressed with Robinson, filling in as a co-host on the Hot30 Countdown, that they decided to invite her to be on the airwaves.
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.[5] August 21 [6] July 25
Robinson has also been the 'My Daily Dirt' columnist for the Today Network, who presented updates throughout the day.
In March 2010, Austereo announced that Robinson and Chris Page will host the Hot30 Countdown replacing Tim Lee and Biggzy, they commenced on Monday 15 March 2010.
After leaving The Hot30 Countdown at the start of 2011 she is now host of 'The Dirt' which airs each weeknight at 7pm.
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.[7]
In October 2011, it was announced that she would be hosting a re-launch of the TV show It's a knockout.[8]
Television roles
Role Program Duration Band Member Hi 5 Kids Television 1998–2008 Judge Battle of the Choirs 2008–present Contestant Dancing With The Stars 2008 Host It Takes Two 2009- Dancing with the Stars performances
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 Todd Helen Mark Result 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
98
98
924
27Safe 8 Jive/ "Yeh Yeh"
Foxtrot/ "1234"5
77
76
718
21Safe 9 Tango/ "Tango Forte"
Cha-Cha-Cha - Quickstep - Salsa Segue/ "Kiss" - "Keep Young and Beautiful" - "Groove Is in the Heart"9
69
78
726
20Eliminated References
- ^ "Charli Delaney's fairytale marriage comes to an end". The Daily Telegraph. 1 December 2009. http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/entertainment/sydney-confidential/charli-delaneys-fairytale-marriage-at-an-end/story-e6frewz0-1225805500096. Retrieved 27 February 2011.
- ^ "Charli Delaney quits Hi-5 for Adam Gilchrist". The Daily Telegraph. 22 February 2008. http://www.news.com.au/dailytelegraph/story/0,22049,23255463-5001021,00.html. Retrieved 2008-02-22.
- ^ Knox, David (2008-07-27). "Toni tangos to Seven". tvtonight.com.au. http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2008/07/toni-tangos-to-seven.html. Retrieved 2008-07-27.
- ^ EoR media, Tegan the Vegan
- ^ - Charli Delaney on the airwaves
- ^ - Charli Delaney on the radio
- ^ http://austereo.castmetrix.net/podcast/378302368699185719/1/TheKyleandJackieOShowMay25th2011.mp3
- ^ http://www.theage.com.au/entertainment/tv-and-radio/its-a-knockout-is-returning-to-tv-20111017-1lsqq.html
External links
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Kellie Crawford · Charli Delaney · Nathan Foley · Tim Harding · Kathleen de Leon Jones · Sun Park ·Related articles Categories:- 1980 births
- Living people
- Australian female singers
- Australian television presenters
- Australian children's musicians
- Australian radio presenters
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