Nicola Maria Roberts (born 5 October 1985) is an English recording artist and entrepreneur. After auditioning and successfully completing the reality television series and competition Popstars The Rivals, Roberts became part of girl-group Girls Aloud. Their debut single "Sound of the Underground" topped the UK Singles chart. This success helped them win the competition and they were later entered in Guinness World Records as the most successful reality television music-group.

The five-piece band enjoyed 20 consecutive top ten singles, spawning five albums and positive critical responses. For a time during her time with the band, Roberts received negative press attention for her pale skin tone and ginger hair which left her depressed with her fame derived from the time with Girls Aloud.

 

Despite a large amount of success as part of Girls Aloud, Roberts found time away from her family increasingly difficult; but, after her parents divorced and conflicts with her boyfriend, she found herself in a depressed state. Her hectic schedule led her to dissolve relations with family members and, after stating her frustration at her living situation, she started frequently returning to her home town near Liverpool. Her work-life and home-life saw her split into two different personalities and despite appreciating a career in the music industry the conflicts with her personal life made her question her career.

 

Throughout her music career Roberts was coping with hypoglycemia which restricted what foods she could eat; whilst spending time on the road touring, she found it difficult not to indulge in convenience food.  Her illness was diagnosed after extensive touring in which time Roberts complained of weakness and sickness which made it difficult to perform live concerts

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2014 Gabrielle's Gala, London, May 7 '14

 

Adidas Originals By Rita Ora Global Launch, London, Sept 4 '14

 

 Glamour Women of the Year Awards, London, Jun 2 '15

 

Vogue Party, London, Sept 18 '15

 

Nepal Youth Foundation fundraising event, London, Oct 1 '15

 

Nicola Roberts attends the Warner Music Screening of Kill Your Friends+After-Party in London - October 27, 2015 

 

Veuve Clicquot Widow Series ''A Beautiful Darkness'', London, Oct 28 '15

 

Barbados, Jan 29 '16

 

Barbados, Jan 31 '16

 

''Suicide Squad'' premiere, London, Aug 3 '16

 

 

ITV studios, London, Sept 29 '16

 

Pride of Britain Awards, London, Oct 31 '16

 

London City Island Opening Event For The National Ballet, London, Nov 8 '16

 

Love Magazine Christmas party, London, Dec 16 '16

 

London, Feb 17 '17