May 28th 2024.
Coming up next, there's a glimmer of hope for fans of Robson Green as he hints at a possible reunion with his former costar Jerome Flynn for the 30th anniversary of their beloved hit single. The dynamic duo, known as Robson & Jerome, rose to fame after their characters on the popular ITV drama Soldier Soldier sang a cover of the classic track Unchained Melody. This performance sparked a frenzy among viewers, who were eager to get their hands on the music. Thanks to Simon Cowell, their cover was eventually released as a double single with the added bonus of White Cliffs of Dover, and it quickly climbed to the top of the charts, staying there for an impressive seven weeks. It even became the best-selling single of 1995.
Following the success of their first single, Robson & Jerome went on to release more covers, including I Believe and What Becomes of the Brokenhearted, both of which also reached number one on the charts. With a total of seven million copies sold from their two albums and an additional five million copies from their three singles, it's safe to say that Robson & Jerome were a hit sensation. However, they decided to call it quits in 1997.
As we approach the 30th anniversary of Unchained Melody, fans are naturally curious if a reunion is in the cards. During an interview on the Lorraine show, host Ranvir Singh directly asked Robson, now 59 years old, if there's a possibility of reuniting with Jerome, who is 61. With a laugh, Robson simply replied, "Money talks." Ranvir also inquired if the two ever find themselves humming the song to each other during phone conversations, to which Robson clarified, "We don't, but we do chat about it. It's just fond memories. We hung the microphone up a long time ago."
Although their foray into the music industry happened nearly three decades ago, Robson still remembers the impact it had. "People even named their pets after Robson & Jerome," he shared. However, it's clear that their music career was never a planned move, but rather a vision brought to life by Simon Cowell. In fact, Simon was so passionate about getting the duo to record their cover that he even received a legal letter from one of the men's solicitors, asking him to stop harassing his client. However, Simon persevered and the rest is history. As he explained on Oprah Winfrey's Masterclass show in 2011, "I knew I could persuade them to do it and I knew it would be successful."
Since their time as a chart-topping duo, Robson has gone on to act in popular shows like Wire in the Blood and Grantchester, as well as host various travel documentaries, including Extreme Fishing, Tales from Northumberland, and Tales From The Coast. In one of his travel series, Robson reunited with Jerome, who showed him around his home in Pembrokeshire, Wales.
It's safe to say that Robson & Jerome's time in the music industry was a wild ride, never planned but always filled with fond memories. As Robson quipped during his appearance on Lorraine, "I've done other stuff since the 90s." But for fans, the hope of a reunion still remains, and who knows, maybe "money talks" after all. Lorraine airs weekdays at 9am on ITV1 and ITVX. Do you have a celebrity story, video, or pictures to share? Get in touch with our entertainment team by emailing us, calling 020 3615 2145, or visiting our Submit Stuff page. We'd love to hear from you.
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