Adele of a time!
Who is Adele Roberts?
ADELE ROBERTS first found fame on Big Brother back in 2002 and has gone on to become a beloved radio DJ and presenter.
The star, who underwent surgery for bowel cancer in 2021, has made it to the finale of Dancing On Ice 2024 with her partner Mark Hanretty and the couple have been tipped as favourites to win the series.
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Who is Adele Roberts?
Adele Roberts is a radio DJ and TV presenter from Southport.
She was born on March 9, 1979.
Adele began her career in showbiz when she entered the third series of Big Brother back in 2002, ultimately coming in seventh place.
That same year she scored her very first radio gig at Rock FM in Lancashire.
In 2006 she joined Galaxy - which has since become part of Capital FM - before moving to Radio 1Xtra in 2012.
In January 2021 she scored the Weekend Breakfast gig on Radio 1 after a shakeup in the station's schedule.
Adele announced that she would be taking a break from her radio work after being diagnosed with bowel cancer in October 2021
She took to her Instagram account to share her story in the hopes that it would "reach anyone who might benefit from seeing it or reading it".
Revealing that she would be undergoing surgery, Adele praised the NHS and urged anyone with symptoms to head to their GP, explaining that she had been "embarrassed" to seek help after suffering digestion issues.
She added that she felt "lucky" that her cancer was still treatable and that "early detection can save your life".
In June 2022, Roberts revealed that she was cancer free.
Adele left Radio 1 after "an incredible eight years" in May 2023.
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In January 2024 the star sadly revealed that her beloved mother had passed away.
"My heart is broken and I miss my mum so much. Saying goodbye to her this week was one of the hardest things I've ever had to do," Adele wrote on Instagram as she broke the news.
Who is Adele Roberts' fiancée?
Adele is engaged to actress and vlogger Kate Holderness.
The couple host YouTube series Friday Night Fakeaway together, where they make healthy food which looks and tastes like a takeaway.
Kate, who has been acting and presenting since 1997, has appeared in shows such as Coronation Street and Emmerdale.
After Adele revealed her bowel cancer diagnosis, Kate took to Instagram to show her support for her partner in an emotional post, describing Adele as her "hero".
Kate and Adele live together and moved into a new flat in September 2023.
The couple won the sixth series of Celebrity Coach Trip in 2020.
How long was Adele Roberts on Radio 1?
Adele first joined the Radio 1 team in 2012 after landing the 1-4pm weekend slot on Radio 1Xtra.
In 2020 she became the first black female to host the BBC Radio 1 Breakfast Show after filling in for Greg James.
In January 2021 Adele became the regular host of BBC Radio 1 Weekend Breakfast, which airs on Saturdays and Sundays from 7am to 10am.
She stepped down from her role in 2023 after the show was relocated from London to Cardiff.
Radio 1 announced the news on June 21, 2023, saying: "After an incredible eight years at Radio 1 Adele Roberts has decided to leave.
"She has been at the heart of some of Radio 1's biggest projects but you'll continue to hear her voice across the radio as she continues to be part of the BBC family.
"Thanks for everything @AdeleRoberts."
Sam MacGregor and Danni Diston were then announced as Adele's replacement.
[I'm] proud to be playing a tiny part in sharing her incredible example of resistance and strength.
Mark Hanretty on Dancing On Ice partner Adele Roberts
What other shows has Adele Roberts been on?
Roberts has been a regular presenter for BBC Sport.
In 2019 she joined the London Marathon coverage and commentary team alongside Gabby Logan, Steve Cram, Paula Radcliffe and Andrew Cotter.
Later that year the star appeared on I'm A Celebrity, entering the jungle alongside celebrities like Roman Kemp and Andy Whyment.
She was the first campmate to be voted off the series, which was ultimately won by Jaqueline Jossa.
In October 2023 she was confirmed for the cast of the 2024 series of Dancing On Ice.
When the news was announced, Adele said she was "very lucky" to be "fit enough and well enough to do it" but joked: "It's 'bricking it on ice' for me!"
"After cancer I have my life back; I actually can’t wait for the glam!"
Adele was paired up with Scottish professional Hanretty for the series.
The skater was full of praise for his co-star ahead of her debut on the series, writing on Instagram when her casting was announced: "Got a special one! Skating with @adeleroberts this series and proud to be playing a tiny part in sharing her incredible example of resistance and strength."
The duo has made it to the last stages of the competition hosted by Holly Willougby and Stephen Mulhern.
They will compete against fellow finalists Greg Rutherford and Vanessa James, Miles Nazaire and Vanessa Bauer, and Ryan Thomas and Amani Fancy at the series finale on March 10.
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