Rochelle Humes is a British media personality born March 21, 1989, who rose to fame as a member of S Club Juniors and later The Saturdays, achieving multiple UK Top 10 hits. She shifted into television presenting with roles on This Morning, The Hit List with husband Marvin Humes, and various BBC programs. Beyond entertainment, Humes has established herself as an entrepreneur through her children’s brand My Little Coco and talent agency The RH Group, while authoring cookbooks and children’s literature that showcase her diverse creative ventures.
A multifaceted British media personality, Rochelle Humes has established herself as a prominent figure across music, television presenting, and entrepreneurship over more than two decades in the public eye. Born Rochelle Eulah Eileen Wiseman on March 21, 1989, in Barking, London, she was raised primarily by her mother Roz following her parents’ divorce when she was three years old. Her mixed heritage includes Jamaican ancestry on her father’s side and English on her mother’s, while her educational background encompasses Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls and Colin’s Performing Arts School.
A versatile British entertainer spanning music, television, and business ventures, Rochelle Humes has maintained prominent public presence for over twenty years.
Humes initially gained recognition through her music career, beginning with S Club Juniors, later known as S Club 8, during the early 2000s. The group achieved considerable commercial success with six Top 10 UK hits, including significant tracks “One Step Closer” and “Sundown.” In 2007, she joined the girl group The Saturdays, which became a significant force in UK pop music with numerous chart-topping hits and substantial cultural influence. With The Saturdays, she achieved remarkable chart success, releasing five albums and thirteen top 10 singles before the group went on hiatus. Following The Saturdays’ hiatus, Humes made the deliberate decision not to return to full-time music performance.
Television presenting emerged as Humes’ primary professional focus, starting with her role on the children’s program Smile. Her presenting portfolio expanded to include regular appearances on Sweat the Small Stuff and This Morning, where she frequently serves as a guest presenter and significantly stood in for Holly Willoughby in 2018. Since 2019, she has co-hosted The Hit List alongside her husband Marvin Humes for BBC One, while her additional hosting credits include Ninja Warrior UK, The Xtra Factor, and The Next Great Magician.
Her media presence extends beyond traditional presenting roles through various special appearances and projects. These include participating in the 2013 Strictly Come Dancing Christmas special, competing on The Great Sport Relief Bake Off in 2014, and contributing to BBC Children in Need telethons since 2014. She has also worked in radio with Heart London and provided voice work for Teletubbies in 2017.
Entrepreneurially, Humes has demonstrated significant business acumen through founding My Little Coco, a specialized children’s skincare and haircare brand targeting delicate skin and hair needs. She also established The RH Group, a talent agency, expanding her influence within the entertainment industry. Her literary ventures include publishing her first cookbook At Mama’s Table in 2021 alongside her earlier children’s book series.
Her personal life centers around her marriage to Marvin Humes, a fellow presenter and former JLS member, with whom she balances her extensive career alongside raising their children, establishing her reputation as a versatile entrepreneur and media mogul.
