Ritchie Neville Explained

Ritchie Neville
Background:solo_singer
Birth Name:Richard Neville Dobson
Birth Date:23 August 1979
Origin:Solihull, England
Occupation:Singer
Genre:Pop
Years Active:1997–2001, 2013–present
Current Member Of:Five

Richard Neville Dobson (born 23 August 1979) is an English singer from Solihull, England. He is most noted for being a member of the boy band Five.

Career

In 1997, Neville auditioned for Five, a new boy band-style group with "attitude and edge" and was eventually selected to be part of the band along with Abz Love, Scott Robinson, Sean Conlon and Jason "J" Brown. Five subsequently were signed by Simon Cowell and BMG/RCA for a six-album deal. Five went on to enjoy massive success worldwide, selling over 20 million records in their four years.[1] The group sold around 20 million copies worldwide.[2] The band split up on 27 September 2001. After the band split, he was offered a solo deal by Simon Cowell, but never happened.[3] In 2006 Five attempted a comeback without Conlon, but failed to sign with a new label and the band disbanded again.[4]

In January 2013, Five returned to star the ITV2's reality show The Big Reunion.[5] Brown didn't want to rejoin the group and Five announced that they were considering a new fifth member for the comeback, but withdrew to continue with the original four-member lineup.[6] The band eventually decided to continue as a four-piece and they have been performing live touring Europe ever since.[7]

Personal life

In 2004, Neville moved to Australia and worked as a sommelier. In 2007, he opened a restaurant in Sydney named Guerrilla Bar and Restaurant.[8] with critical acclaim in various media.[9] [10] The restaurant was sold in March 2016.[11]

In 2008, Neville dated and eventually married Australian model and DJ Emily Scott. They wed in the town of Henley-on-Thames on 23 October 2008. They moved to Sydney, Australia following their wedding and split four months later. Their relationship only became public knowledge when Scott confirmed on 28 June 2009 that New South Wales police had taken out an interim Apprehended Violence Order (AVO) for the allegations on Neville until the matter was heard in a court.[12] Scott alleged she has a scar above her left eye that was caused by a glass hitting her. However the case was dismissed in Manly Magistrates Court on 30 July 2009 and Neville was acquitted.[13]

He started dating Atomic Kitten singer Natasha Hamilton in 2013 [14] On 23 April 2014, they announced they were expecting their first child together.[15] Hamilton gave birth to a baby girl, Ella Rose, on 23 September 2014. Neville and Hamilton split in March 2016.[16]

Filmography

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
1999Al salir de claseHimselfEpisode: "Falso Culpable"
2004The Last DetectiveGerry Jameson (young)Episode: "Three Steps to Hendon"
The FarmContestantSeries 1
2008Cirque de CelebritéSeries 2
2013The Big ReunionHimselfSeries 1
2014The JumpContestantSeries 1

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Certified Awards . Bpi.co.uk . 4 March 2019 . 24 January 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20130124005813/http://www.bpi.co.uk/certified-awards.aspx . dead .
  2. Web site: Sunner . Amber . Everything you need to know about Abz Love . . 21 January 2022 . en . 31 October 2021.
  3. https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/ritchie-neville-pop-from-the-box/id1534001364?i=1000623380480
  4. News: 5ive: "We're gay". https://web.archive.org/web/20120919025929/http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/5ive/39386-5ive-we-re-gay. dead. 19 September 2012. 27 September 2006. MTV. 30 March 2007.
  5. Scottlarock5. Robinson. Scott. 258865157898371073. I can confirm that five we'll take part in the big reunion on @itv2 Sometime next year We are all Looking forward to the show #willbegreat.
  6. Web site: Boy band 5ive hunting for new member. MSN. 23 January 2013. 17 January 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20131029192203/http://music.msn.com/music/article.aspx?news=785696. 29 October 2013. dead.
  7. Web site: 5ive post plea for fifth member on Facebook ahead of reunion 12 years after parting ways. Duncan. Amy. 17 January 2013. Metro. 23 January 2013.
  8. News: Bolles . Scott . Former boy-band star Dobson to open Guerilla in our midst. . 8 May 2012 . Sydney Morning Herald.
  9. Web site: Lawson . Karen . Top of the hang out pops . 10 July 2012 . 29 July 2012 . Daily Addict.
  10. Web site: Windon . Kate . Guerrilla in the mist . 29 July 2012 . The Broadsheet.
  11. Web site: Historical details for ABN 20 156 554 684 . Australian Business Register . Australian Government.
  12. News: Sunday Telegraph . Swimsuit model Emily Scott marriage ends in AVO . 28 June 2009 . Jonathon . Moran . 28 June 2009.
  13. Web site: Sunday Telegraph . Model's marriage scar . 2 August 2009.
  14. Aldridge, Gemma. (20 October 2013) Atomic Kitten's Natasha Hamilton and 5ive's Richie Neville pictured holding hands – 3am & Mirror Online. Mirror.co.uk. Retrieved on 20 November 2015.
  15. http://www.hellomagazine.com/fashion/2014042318349/pregnant-natasha-hamilton-recycles-green-dress Atomic Kitten's Natasha Hamilton recycles green dress for TV appearance
  16. News: Strong . Gemma . Natasha Hamilton and Ritchie Neville split – five months after announcing engagement . 20 September 2018 . 7 March 2016.