Summary
Richard "Ritchie" Neville Dobson (born 23 August 1979) is a British singer and restaurateur from Solihull, England. He is most noted for being a member of the boy band Five.
Ritchie Neville | |
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| Birth name | Richard Neville Dobson |
| Born | 23 August 1979 |
| Origin | Solihull, England, United Kingdom |
| Genres | Pop |
| Occupation(s) |
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| Instrument(s) | Vocals |
| Years active | 1997–2001 2013–present |
| Member of | Five |
Career edit
Music edit
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]
Restaurateur edit
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 has been sold in March 2016.[11]
Personal life edit
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 edit
Television edit
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
References edit
- ^ "Certified Awards". Bpi.co.uk. Archived from the original on 24 January 2013. Retrieved 4 March 2019.
- ^ Sunner, Amber (31 October 2021). "Everything you need to know about Abz Love". Bristol Post. Retrieved 21 January 2022.
- ^ [1]. Apple.com. Retrieved on 4 August 2023.
- ^ "5ive: "We're gay"". MTV. 27 September 2006. Retrieved 30 March 2007.
- ^ Robinson, Scott [@Scottlarock5] (18 October 2012). "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" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ^ "Boy band 5ive hunting for new member". MSN. 17 January 2013. Archived from the original on 29 October 2013. Retrieved 23 January 2013.
- ^ Duncan, Amy (17 January 2013). "5ive post plea for fifth member on Facebook ahead of reunion 12 years after parting ways". Metro. Retrieved 23 January 2013.
- ^ Bolles, Scott. "Former boy-band star Dobson to open Guerilla in our midst". Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 8 May 2012.
- ^ Lawson, Karen. "Top of the hang out pops". Daily Addict. Retrieved 29 July 2012.
- ^ Windon, Kate. "Guerrilla in the mist". The Broadsheet. Retrieved 29 July 2012.
- ^ "Historical details for ABN 20 156 554 684". Australian Business Register. Australian Government.
- ^ Moran, Jonathon (28 June 2009). "Sunday Telegraph". Swimsuit model Emily Scott marriage ends in AVO. Retrieved 28 June 2009.
- ^ "Sunday Telegraph". Model's marriage scar. Retrieved 2 August 2009.
- ^ 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 2015-11-20.
- ^ Atomic Kitten's Natasha Hamilton recycles green dress for TV appearance. Hellomagazine.com. Retrieved on 20 November 2015.
- ^ Strong, Gemma (7 March 2016). "Natasha Hamilton and Ritchie Neville split – five months after announcing engagement". Retrieved 20 September 2018.
External links edit
- World of Five – Official Five Site – currently down
- Five Fan Site
- Guerrilla in the Minst
- Guerrilla Bar and Restaurant
- Guerrilla Mist Glebe – Broadsheet Sydney