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Following the birth of her second daughter, Tiani, in 2005, Jamelia began recording her third album, Walk with Me. Its lead single, "Something About You", was released in late 2006 and described as "less R&B, more experimental", with Popjustice hailing it as "an incredible pop single".[14] The single became Jamelia's first to enter the charts solely on download sales alone, debuting at number 28, rising to number nine almost a month later following the physical release. Walk with Me was released shortly after and drew critical praise, with many critics claiming that it marked a significant turn in the singer's career as she moved from R&B to pop/rock. The album did not emulate the chart success of Thank You, managing to début only at number 20 on the UK Albums Chart. The second single, "Beware of the Dog", features a sample from Depeche Mode's 1989 song "Personal Jesus" and was heavily praised as being Jamelia's best single to date, with BBC Radio 1's "Chart Blog" stating that it "might just be one of the best pop songs ever made" and "the best pop song of the year", receiving a five-star rating.[15] The single became the second consecutive Top 10 effort from the singer's third album, reaching number 10 in the UK. The final single to be released from the album was "No More", which samples The Stranglers' 1981 single "Golden Brown". It made the A-list on BBC Radio 2, but failed to garner much sales success, debuting at number 43. Walk with Me became Jamelia's second album to receive a BPI certification. After four months of release, it sold more than 100,000 copies and was awarded a Gold disk.[12] However, despite producing two Top 10 singles and garnering mostly positive reviews, Walk With Me had disappointing sales compared to her second album, Thank You, which went on to become certified double platinum. In an interview with Digital Spy in December 2009, Jamelia said that she wasn't surprised that the album did not sell well. "I probably wasn't in the right frame of mind with Walk With Me... I love all the songs individually, but I don't feel it flows very well as an album, which makes it harder to relate to. It sold well over 100,000 copies – but I want double-platinum every time!"[16] In late 2007, the singer released a singles collection titled Superstar - The Hits. The compilation album features 11 of her 14 releases, omitting the 1999 single "So High", Drama singles "I Do" and "Boy Next Door" and the non-UK 2004 release "Universal Prayer". The collection, which only managed to début at number 55 on the UK Album Charts, was criticised for its hastiness, brevity and lack of new tracks or artwork.[17] This proved to be her final album for Parlophone, which she left weeks after the collection's release amid rumours that the sales performance of Walk With Me had been a factor in the decision of the artist and label to part ways, and to release the singles collection.[18] In an interview with entertainment website Digital Spy in December 2009, Jamelia commented on being a rumoured replacement for Keisha Buchanan, in the girl-group Sugababes and spoke about work with her ongoing album, which was going "absolutely amazing". She stated that she was working with producers who have previously worked with Lady Gaga and Beyoncé, and that the album returned her sound to 2004's Thank You. She also vowed to come back with a "really exciting" album.[16] On 26 July 2010, Jamelia signed a record deal with an unknown label live on video streaming website Ustream.tv.[19] Ultimately, nothing was released 2013–present: Presenting and Hollyoaks[edit] Jamelia in 2019 In 2013 and 2014, Jamelia appeared on two series of The Voice of Ireland as a coach.[20] In February 2013, Jamelia appeared in an episode of the BBC drama series Death in Paradise, portraying a singer.[21] In 2014, Jamelia modelled a new swimwear range for Boux Avenue. In August 2013, Jamelia was part of a house band on every episode of the BBC One panel show I Love My Country. On 27 November 2013, Jamelia joined the panel of the ITV chat show Loose Women. As of 16 August 2016, she had made 162 appearances. However, she was axed from the show following new contracts being drawn up on 17 August 2016, and did not return for series 21.[22] In May 2014, she appeared in a TV advertisement for Boux Avenue and sang a cover version of "I Only Want to Be with You", with the chorus changed to "I only want to be with Boux".[23] In 2015, Jamelia took part in Bear Grylls: Mission Survive on ITV.[24] In 2015, Jamelia participated on thirteenth series of Strictly Come Dancing.[25] She was partnered with professional dancer Tristan MacManus. The pair survived four dance-offs, but lost their fifth dance off in week 9, being voted out by 3 out of 4 judges against Peter Andre and Janette Manrara. In 2016, she returned to acting to appear in an episode of the BBC soap opera Doctors as Helena Wales. Following her appearance, she stated that she wants to return to Doctors.[21] In 2023, Jamelia joined the cast of Hollyoaks, as Sharon Bailey.[26] She had previously appeared as herself in 2003, and as Bailey for one episode in 2021.[27][28] In 2024, she appeared on the thirteenth series of the E4 series Celebs Go Dating.[29] Other projects[edit] In spring 2004, Jamelia was signed by the agency ICM. A week later she was signed as the face and legs of Pretty Polly in a high-profile advertising campaign and shortly afterwards was featured in a poster campaign for Reebok. Since pursuing work in modelling, Jamelia has also endorsed Listerine Softmint Sensation, Jaguar Cars and BMW, was the brand ambassador for the maternity wear line Seraphine, has appeared in print advertising for Oxfam and on the front cover of magazines such as Cosmopolitan, Company, Elle and Harpers & Queen. In January 2007, Jamelia launched a new fragrance as part of a campaign to increase awareness of HIV and AIDS. Proceeds from the sale of every bottle of The Body Shop's Rougeberry were donated to MTV's Staying Alive Foundation. On 4 March 2007, Jamelia appeared on an episode of Top Gear, where Richard Hammond drove her to Earl's Court Exhibition Centre for a Brit Awards show in his homemade stretch limousine. On 27 May 2007, Jamelia had signed a £100,000 contract to launch a new range of products for Boots. On 31 July 2007, Jamelia, Erin O'Connor and Helena Christensen, had teamed up with hairdressing/hair product company Toni & Guy to promote Model.Me – a hair product created for women with ethnic hair. Jamelia said, "I think it's about time that there was a haircare range specifically designed for ethnic hair available on every high street." On 18 September 2007, Jamelia co-hosted the MOBO Awards with Shaggy and on 20 September, she was on the catwalk in Naomi Campbell's Fashion for Relief event at the Natural History Museum in London. Jamelia appeared on ITV's Saturday Night Divas to mark the end of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. She shared the stage with Jennifer Lopez, Girls Aloud, Celine Dion and Alicia Keys, amongst others and performed a cover version of Outkast's hit single Hey Ya!. On 1 December 2007, Jamelia was invited to perform on stage for Nelson Mandela's World Aids Day concert. She performed the hit singles "Something About You", "See It in a Boy's Eyes" and "Superstar". On 19 December 2007, she played Cinderella in Channel 4's The Paul O'Grady Show's Christmas Pantomime. In January 2008, Jamelia signed a book publishing deal with Orion. Her autobiography, Stronger has yet to be published. In February 2008, Jamelia announced in a podcast on her personal website that she had "completed her first official acting role".[30] It was also mentioned that she had landed a TV presenting job. In July 2008 she appeared in a documentary about the international Hair extensions trade Jamelia: Whose Hair is it Anyway? for BBC Three travelling to India and Russia with Tatiana Karelina and guest presented a week of episodes of Big Brother's Big Mouth for E4. On 7 September 2008, Jamelia guest presented an episode of Something for the Weekend with Tim Lovejoy. A more recent project is The Really Good School Dinner. Jamelia is supporting the initiative which will see children and young people in England pledging to have a school meal and make a donation to provide some of the world's poorest children with a nutritious meal.[31] Jamelia starred in an episode of Gordon Ramsay's The F Word, where she and Gordon took part in a cook off competition. She was a guest judge for BBC's Let's Dance for Comic Relief, and she has appeared on the Disney channel show Under Cover Coach, in which she coached a girl called Amy in singing. Jamelia presents The National Lottery some Wednesday evenings, which she has been doing since April 2008. Jamelia featured in a Channel 4 documentary series, produced by Nutopia, in 2010, called The House That Made Me, which took her back to her childhood home, and reintroduced her to the people she had known in her youth. Jamelia has walked the catwalk every year since 2007 for her UK model counterpart, Naomi Campbell, and her Fashion for Relief show. Jamelia is also active in working with ActionAid, Princes Trust and the Food Aid branch of the UN, the World Food programme which has seen her visit Kenya, Uganda and India. In 2008, Jamelia earned the role of appearing alongside Helena Christensen and Erin O'Conor, fronting her own ethnic haircare range 'Model Me', in conjunction with 'Toni and Guy', and was stocked nationwide in Boots stores. 2009 saw Jamelia take on various TV roles including authoring her own documentary for BBC Three on ethical hair extensions, which saw her travel to Russia and India. Plus she was one of the judges on BBC Three's Move Like Michael Jackson. Jamelia has met Nelson Mandela and performed for him for both his 46664 concert in Johannesburg and his 90th birthday celebrations in Hyde Park.[32] In 2012, she took part in the Preston Passion to mark Preston's 2012 Guild. The Preston Passion was a retelling of the Easter story and involved singing, dancing and three dramas, where she sang a cover version of "You Got the Love". She has been a frequent guest on the satirical music panel show Never Mind the Buzzcocks and was a celebrity contestant on Vernon Kay's Gameshow Marathon. Personal life[edit] Jamelia taking a selfie with then Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn at a 2019 general election campaign rally in Birmingham. Jamelia endorsed Labour in the 2019 general election Jamelia revealed that she grew up without her father, due to the fact he was often in and out of prison, and he later rejected her invitation to her wedding.[33] Jamelia has four daughters. Her first was born in 2001, from a relationship with music manager Terry Wallen, who Jamelia claims was abusive and inspired her song "Thank You".[33][34] In August 2007, Jamelia split from boyfriend Darren Byfield; the couple have a daughter (born 21 October 2005).[35] They were reconciled a couple of months later, and in October 2007 announced their engagement.[36] On 15 June 2008, it was reported the couple had married on the previous day in West Sussex. On 3 November 2009, it was announced that they were filing for divorce.[37] In August 2022, Jamelia announced she was expecting her fourth child.[38] In 2018, Jamelia blamed TV projects being "taken away" from her on the coverage of her stepbrother, Tafarwa Beckford, who was convicted of a gang-related murder.[39] In November 2019, Jamelia endorsed the Labour Party in the 2019 UK general election.[40] Discography[edit] Main article: Jamelia discography Studio albums Drama (2000) Thank You (2003) Walk with Me (2006) Filmography[edit] Year Title Role Notes 2000–2009 Never Mind the Buzzcocks Herself - Panellist 5 episodes 2003 Hollyoaks Herself Episode: "#1.1044" 2007 Gameshow Marathon Herself - Contestant Series 2, 6 episodes 2008 Jamelia: Whose Hair Is It Anyway? Herself - Presenter TV film documentary 2008–2013 8 Out of 10 Cats Herself - Panellist 8 episodes 2009 Would I Lie to You? Episode: "#3.3" Move Like Michael Jackson Herself - Judge 4 episodes (as Jamelia Davis) Let's Dance for Sport Relief Episode: "#1.2" 2011 Jamelia: Shame About Single Mums Herself - Presenter[41] TV film documentary 2012 The Diamond Heist Cherry Valentine Film (Original title: Magic Boys)[7] Crime Stories Alice Dixon Episode: "#1.17" (as Jamelia Davis) Celebrity Chase Herself - Contestant Series 2, Episode 7: "Text Santa Special" 2013 Big Star's Little Star Episode: "#1.1" Death in Paradise Aimee Fredericks Series 2, Episode 5: "Death Onboard" I Love My Country Herself - House band singer 8 episodes 2013–2014 The Voice of Ireland Herself - Coach / Judge Series 2 & 3 2013–2016 Loose Women Herself - Regular panellist Series 18–20 2014 Tipping Point: Lucky Stars Herself - Contestant Episode: "#2.7"[42] 2015 All Star Family Fortunes Episode: "Sam Bailey vs. Jamelia" Strictly Come Dancing Series 13, 21 episodes[43] Bear Grylls: Mission Survive Herself - Participant 6 episodes[44] 2016 Doctors Helena Wales Episode: "Waste of Shame" The Diary Detective Inspective Anisa Powell Short film 2018 Pointless Celebrities Herself - Contestant Series 11, Episode: "Christmas Special" 2020 Richard Osman's House of Games Series 3, 5 episodes 2021, 2023–2024 Hollyoaks Sharon Bailey Series regular, 47 episodes 2022 Little Darlings Kate Williams Mini-series, 4 episodes On Tour: Little Darlings Mini-series, 2 episodes: "Birthday" and "Lucky Charm" Little Darlings: Songs Mini-series, 2 episodes: "Little Darlings" and "Just a Little" The Hit List Herself - Contestant Series 5, Episode 9: "Celebrity Special" with Lemar 2023 Celebrity Masterchef Series 18, 6 episodes 2024 Drama Queens Herself Upcoming series[45] 2024 Celebs Go Dating Herself Cast member; series 13[29] Guest appearances Top Gear (2007) Loose Women (2007–2011) Gok's Fashion Fix (2008)[7] The House That Made Me (2010) Room 101 (2012) The Great Sport Relief Bake Off (2014) Celebrity Squares (2014)[46] Celebrity Benchmark (2015) The Chase Celebrity Special (2016)[47] Celebrity Haunted Hotel Live (2016) Don't Ask Me Ask Britain (2017) Richard Osman's House of Games Night (2020)[48] Sorry, I Didn't Know (2022)[49] Countdown - Dictionary Corner (February, 2023) Awards and nominations[edit] Year Institution Award Won 2000 MOBO Awards Best Video – "Money" 2004 TMF Awards (Belgium) Meest Belovend 2004 Q Awards Best Single – "See It in a Boy's Eyes" 2004 MOBO Awards Best British Female 2004 MOBO Awards Best Single – "Thank You" 2004 MOBO Awards Best Video – "See It in a Boy's Eyes" 2004 Q Awards Best Single – "See It in a Boy's Eyes" 2005 Urban Music Awards Best R&B Act 2007 Eska Awards Best Foreign Singer 2007 Urban Music Awards Best R&B Act Nominated 2001 Brit Awards Best British Video – "Money" 2001 Brit Awards Best British Female 2004 Brit Awards Best British Female 2004 Brit Awards Best British Single – "Superstar" 2004 Mercury Music Prize Thank You 2004 Smash Hits Poll Winners Party Best R&B Act[50] 2004 MTV Europe Music Awards Best New Act[51] 2004 MTV Europe Music Awards Best UK & Ireland Act 2005 Brit Awards Best British Female 2005 Brit Awards Best British Urban Act 2005 Brit Awards Best British Single – "Thank You" 2005 Ivor Novello Awards Most Performed Work - "Thank You"[52] 2007 Brit Awards Best British Female 2005 NRJ Music Awards International New Artist of the Year 2007 Popjustice £20 Music Prize "Beware of the Dog" 2007 MOBO Awards Best British Female Tours[edit] 2004 Thank You Tour Jamelia has also been the opening act for artists such as Destiny's Child, Justin Timberlake and Usher as well as her own sold-out tour. 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