Rose Ellen Dix (born 15 June 1988) and Roseanne Elizabeth "Rosie" Spaughton (born 30 May 1990), known as Rose and Rosie, are a married British comedy and entertainment duo who have gained popularity through their YouTube videos.
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Career
YouTube
Rose Dix joined YouTube for a university class, establishing the Rose Ellen Dix channel. She uploaded her first video, entitled "Rose Dix talks Lisa Scinta," on 30 September 2010. An early assignment during Dix's film degree included attempting to make a video go viral. Dix posted a parody of Kesha's Tik Tok on 26 January 2011, and the video received an estimated 16,000 views in five days.
Spaughton uploaded her first video, entitled "YDAHD," to her channel TheRoxetera, on 19 December 2011. Spaughton first appears on the Rose Ellen Dix channel in "Baffle Laffle Taffle Breakup" posted on 18 December 2011. Their first posted collaboration video was uploaded on 15 January 2012 to the Rose Ellen Dix channel.
In 2014, Dix quit her job at an Apple Store in Worcester to focus on YouTube full-time. On 29 April 2016, Dix and Spaughton expanded their presence on YouTube by creating a new channel called "Let's Play Games", on which they post gaming videos, which were already present on their main channel, Rose Ellen Dix. However, they decided to make place for more on this channel.
In August 2016, Dix and Spaughton both made the AfterEllen Hot 100 list with Spaughton at number 23 and Dix at 18. They also hit 100 million views on their main channel that month.
Channels and content
The Rose Ellen Dix channel contains content in the style of "couch comedy" as well as challenges, tags, guides, gaming videos, and collaborations with other YouTubers, such as Hannah Witton, Hannah Hart, Shannon Beveridge, Cammie Scott, Amy Ordman, and Oli White.
TheRoxetera contains vlogs and various series, such as annual VLOGMAS videos, #RealTalk, and the BISEXY SERIES. In #RealTalk, Rose and Rosie attempt to discuss real-life conflicts/situations and use their personal experiences to share advice with viewers. Some of the pair's #RealTalk videos include videos titled "How to Have a Good Relationship", "Living with OCD" and "Controlling Your Jealousy". In the BISEXY SERIES, Spaughton talks about her experiences as a bisexual woman. Some of the videos in this series include "How Do You Know You're Bisexual" and "Dealing With Biphobia & Homophobia".
Rose and Rosie participate in Vlogmas every year, posting daily vlogs of the festivities leading up to their Christmas celebration.
Let's Play Games is Rose and Rosie's third channel devoted to playing video games, including "Until Dawn", "GTA 5", "FIFA" and "The Sims 4".
Maltese is an alter-ego created by Dix who appears in a number of videos such as "THIS IS JUST RIDICULOUS", "SUPERKISS PART 3" and "Acting 101 with Maltese Van de Kamp". Maltese is a snobbish character with an accent, claiming to be "Canadian/Rhode Island royalty".
Radio and television
Spaughton worked for Sunshine Radio (FM) before pursuing YouTube full time.
In November 2014, the couple hosted the Holiday Window Unveiling in Macy's, Pittsburgh. They have since appeared on BBC Radio 1's series The Internet Takeover, including a Christmas special in 2016 with Ben Cook, Jim Chapman, and hosts Dan and Phil. They have also presented for MTV.
In May 2016, Rose and Rosie featured in episode 2 of Russel Kane's Stupid Man, Smart Phone on BBC Three. The episode saw them try to survive in Arctic Norway and was filmed in November 2015.
In June 2016, Dix and Spaughton were selected by Sony Pictures as two of 15 influencers in social media to promote Sony's then upcoming movies Inferno and Ghostbusters during a public relations blitz in Singapore. The pair participated in a scavenger hunt, and met Tom Hanks and Ron Howard as well as interviewed Melissa McCarthy and Paul Feig. Vlogs of their scavenger hunt and interviews were later posted on Rose Ellen Dix.
The couple are very vocal when it comes to expressing their love for former Fifth Harmony group-member Camila Cabello. Camila is the pair's ultimate celebrity crush, who they often fan-girl over in their videos. In October 2017, Rose and Rosie had the opportunity to interview Camila Cabello at the BBC Radio 1's Teen Awards.
Meet ups and tours
Dix and Spaughton refer to their fans as "Boobies." They first held an organized meet and greet in London in 2013. In 2014, they coordinated a meet and greet with fellow YouTuber couples Whitney and Megan, and Kaelyn and Lucy. The meet and greet was known as "ROSWEGLYN" and had an estimated 600 attendees. In April 2017, Dix and Spaughton toured the United Kingdom and Ireland, and in September 2017 continued their tour, titled "Rose & Rosie: Exposed" in North America.
In May 2018, the couple announced that in October 2018 they will be going on tour to promote their book and documentary, both titled, "Overshare" in the UK. This tour will contain a showing of their documentary, a book signing and a Q & A.
Book and Documentary
In May 2018, Dix and Spaughton announced the release of their book, "Overshare", which is set to release in October 2018. The same day, Dix and Spaughton announced they filmed a documentary, which includes members from their audience. The documentary is also titled, "Overshare".
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Personal life
Dix and Spaughton first met in 2007 at a Halloween party at the ages of 19 and 17 respectively, but were both in relationships at the time. Once both single, they went on their first date on 20 October 2011, and made their relationship official on 19 July 2012. Spaughton graduated in 2013 with a Degree in Media & Culture from the University of Worcester. Dix studied Film and Screen Media at Hereford College of Arts. Dix proposed to Spaughton on 30 May 2014, and the wedding took place in England at Clearwell Castle on 20 March 2015. They have spoken many times on their channel about their wish to start a family.
Spaughton identifies as bisexual, whereas Dix identifies as a lesbian.
The pair currently reside in Hertford, England with their dog, Wilma and cat, Flynn.
Reception
Dix and Spaughton have been praised for their "positive content and open dialogue around LGBT issues."
Awards
References
External links
- Stuart, Keith (2017-04-18). "Rose and Rosie: 'We Don't Really Have a Filter'". The Guardian.
- Ku, Christy (2017-07-30). "Rose and Rosie: Open, Loud and Proud". TenEighty.
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