Roxanne Pallett is an English actress, television personality, and broadcaster recognized for her roles in television and film, as well as her appearances in reality television. After her breakthrough role as Jo Stiles (Sugden) on ITV’s ‘Emmerdale’ from 2005 to 2008, Roxanne Pallett established herself as a prominent figure in British television. Prior to this, Pallett co-formed the girl group Urban Angel, contributing to songwriting. During her impactful tenure on ‘Emmerdale’, Pallett earned six nominations, including Sexiest Female and Best Actress at various soap awards.
Her talent was further recognized when she was named in FHM’s ‘100 Most Sexiest Women in the World’ in 2006, and in 2007, a deep red hybrid rose was named in her honor. Pallett also showcased her vocal talents on competitive reality shows, appearing in ‘Celebrity Stars in Their Eyes’ (2005) and ‘Soapstar Superstar’ (2006). Departing ‘Emmerdale’ in 2009, Pallett diversified her portfolio by competing in ITV’s ‘Dancing On Ice’ Season 4 the same year, demonstrating her prowess on the ice. She made her professional stage debut in 2010 with the 1950s musical ‘Rock Around The Clock’, followed by a starring role in Eve Ensler’s UK tour of ‘The Vagina Monologues’.
In 2018, Pallett transitioned into broadcasting as a co-host for Minster FM’s weekday breakfast show. Her television presence extended to reality programs, including ‘Celebrity Island with Bear Grylls’ (2018), ‘Celebrity Big Brother’ (2018), and ‘Celebrity Coach Trip’ (2019), showcasing her versatility across diverse entertainment platforms.