[1] Born in Sennybridge, Rhydian attended the Pontsenni Cylch Meithrin in Brecon and then Ysgol y Bannau Welsh medium school.

[2][3] Following a gap year teaching in a small school in South Africa, Rhydian won a bursary to the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire at the University of Central England.

[6] Amongst other songs, he sang: During the live stages of competition, eventually his "trademark white hair and flamboyant dress sense made him an audience favourite.

In February 2023, Rhydian Roberts announced his retirement from singing and released a final album: "I’ve enjoyed my career.

[35] Rhydian currently works as an artist manager at Neil O'Brien Entertainment.