Alesha Dixon admits relationship woes amid split fears with her daughters' dad
But it is now believed that living together for their kids during the tough times has helped the couple to try to reignite their romance, and they are said to be doing "all it takes" to try to make the marriage work. In a new podcast interview Alesha says she knows no matter what is thrown at her she'll survive. Hinting at her recent tough times, she said: 'If I look back at the course of my whole life, I have highs and lows, and I think that's just reflective of life, isn't it?
She continues: "So as much as we'd all love to have the magical happy ending, life will be life. I'm sure I'll face many more challenges in my life, but no matter what challenges I'm faced with, I will rise above.'
In the podcast interview Alesha also opened up about the breakdown of her first marriage and how winning Strictly saved her from feeling lost. She split from MC Harvey in 2006 after he had an affair..
Alesha said: 'I felt so lost, like, so lost. I've never been in that situation before. I felt sorry for myself for a long time. Then I won Strictly Come Dancing. I'm being spun around in the air at the end. All this confetti was falling on me. I just looked up to the sky and I knew I was going to be okay.
'I could feel that energy at the time. And that really was what kind of got me through as well. Because it was a very emotionally challenging time. Being in Strictly as well, it enabled me to just be in this bubble.'
Alesha was talking on the Making A Scene podcast with David Walliams and Matt Lucas. She is friends with Walliams after they were both judges on BGT for a number of years.
Alesha is said to have confided in pals that her relationship with choreographer Azuka, 44, became 'more of a friendship' before their rumoured split.
The pair made their last joint red carpet appearance in July 2023 at Stormzy's star-studded 30th birthday and have not appeared on each other's social media in recent months.
The couple were rumoured to have married in 2017 and she introduced him as her 'lovely husband' during an appearance on Michael McIntyre's Big Show Christmas Special in December 2017, however neither have confirmed if a wedding took place. They share daughters Azura, 10, and Anaya, four.
On the Making A Scene podcast, co-host Walliams also revealed he bombarded Alesha with flowers before they met and hinted he may have tried to date her in the past.
Walliams said: 'I took a shine to you, which I don't mind saying. How could you not take a shine to this woman? We met at Strictly. I took my mum to the Strictly final. I sent Alesha a bunch of flowers to wish her well for the finals. But at that point, I'd never met you. Then our paths crossed…'
Lucas asked: 'Did you ever go on a date?' Walliams replied: 'No, she wouldn't go anywhere near me. She's not stupid. No, we're just friends.'
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Daily Mirror
4 hours ago
- Daily Mirror
Coronation Street icon dyes hair ahead of making major comeback this week
Catherine Tyldesley is set to reprise her role as blonde bombshell Eva Price on Coronation Street, and has gone back to her character's signature colour in time for filming Catherine Tyldesley has dyed her hair in time for her return to Coronation Street. The actress, 41, is set to be make a major comeback onto the ITV soap as she returns to her signature role of Eva Price, seven years on from her initial exit. During her initial stint on the cobbles, Eva sported platinum blonde locks but after she quit the soap, Catherine quickly went back to her natural brunette colour as she competed on Strictly Come Dancing. She kept the darker look as she took on roles in shows such as Scarborough and Viewpoint but an Instagram post on Tuesday revealed that she is a blonde once again. The actress shared two snaps of herself posing with friends as she headed out for dinner, in Manchester and The Sun reports that the outing comes just days before she is supposed to making a return to the set at MediaCityUK to begin filming. Catherine, who was a brunette when she took on her first big role in the BBC drama Lilies prior to joining Coronation Street, previously explained that bosses just felt that it was right that barmaid Eva would have blonde hair. It comes after reports of all the celebrities rumoured to be joining BBC Strictly Come Dancing 2025. In 2019, she explained during an interview on Lorraine: "When I first started Corrie I'd done a sketch show and was blonde. They felt Eva was blonde and so did I. I keep walking past windows and mirror and think 'Oh!' and forget I've done it. A lady came up to me and said I think you should be blonde." Reports surrounding the return of Leanne Battersby's sister emerged earlier this year, but then nothing was announced. Fresh reports just last week claimed the planned plot was now approaching. It's thought that the move has come about after EastEnders bosses revealed that Kat Slater (Jessie Wallace) and Alfie Moon (Shane Richie) will be taking the reins of the Queen Victoria pub. Aaron McCusker, who starred as Freddie Mercury's boyfriend in the film Bohemian Rhapsody, is reportedly set to arrive alongside her as her new husband. A source told The Sun: "Corrie bosses were never going to take EastEnders shrewd decision to reinstate Kat and Alfie at the Vic lying down. So they took their time looking for the perfect actor to play her husband to Eva as she makes her return to Corrie as the new boss of the Rovers." The insider added that Corrie bosses knew they had found the 'perfect' actor as soon as the Irish-born star walked into the room. They added of his character: "Aaron's character is also someone not to be messed with, and the locals are going to be in for a shock if they think they can take advantage of his good nature and that cheeky Irish charm. "It's the start of an exciting new chapter in the pub's history." Aaron is also known for his role as Jamie Maguire in Shameless, whilst Catherine has starred in The Good Ship Murder and earlier this year appeared opposite Siobhan Finneran in an episode of the ITV drama Protection. She was also set to star in a cancelled touring production of Bonnie and Clyde: The Musical last year and went viral over a social media scandal known as Cakegate in late 2023. The actress first appeared on Coronation Street in 2011 as the daughter of Stella Price (Michelle Collins), who had arrived to take over the pub herself and also reveal herself as the long-lost mother of Leanne Battersby (Jane Danson). Over the course of seven years, Catherine saw her alter-ego through numerous relationships with the likes of Jason Grimshaw (Ryan Thomas), Rob Donovan (Marc Baylis) and Nick Tilsey (Ben Price). Her most notable relationship was with Aidan Connor (Shayne Ward), but that started to go awry when he began an affair with Maria Connor (Samia Longchambon). Instead of confronting Aidan head-on about his infidelity, she took revenge by putting a bright pink Range Rover on his credit card and then decided to fake a pregnancy. Maria discovered Eva's lies and exposed them all at the wedding but Eva later discovered that she was in fact pregnant with Aidan's baby. In order to go through with the birth in secret, she went off to a remote cottage and had planned to give baby Susie away to Toyah Battersby (Georgia Taylor). However, Aidan later took his own life and Eva began to grow close to her daughter, eventually opting to leave in the back of a taxi with her for good. If Eva does return and take over the Rovers, she will be following in the footsteps of former characters such as Annie Walker (Doris Speed), Bet Lynch (Julie Goodyear) and Liz McDonald (Beverley Callard), all of whom have helmed the nation's most famous pub over the course of the show's history. One such landlady is Jenny Connor, who is confirmed to be leaving the ITV soap. Get the latest drama from the Dales by joining our Emmerdale WhatsApp group As drama continues to unfold in the Yorkshire Dales, the Mirror has launched its very own Emmerdale WhatsApp community where you'll get all the latest breaking news, secrets, and spoilers delivered straight to your phone. Users must download or already have WhatsApp on their phones to join in. All you have to do to join is click on this link, select 'Join Chat' and you're in! We may also send you stories from other titles across the Reach group. We will also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose Exit group. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice.
Wales Online
4 hours ago
- Wales Online
This Morning star warned 'don't do Strictly' by dance pro ahead of line-up announcement
This Morning star warned 'don't do Strictly' by dance pro ahead of line-up announcement This Morning presenter was playfully warned by a Strictly Come Dancing pro to 'never do it' after she shared her unique dance move A Strictly Come Dancing professional dancer cheekily cautioned Emma Willis against joining the BBC's beloved competition following her distinctive dance technique falling rather flat. During Monday's edition of This Morning, Emma Willis and Joel Dommett took the helm whilst Cat Deeley and Ben Shephard enjoyed their summer holidays. The presenting pair covered the day's headlines and chatted to various guests, including former Strictly professionals James Jordan, Brendan Cole, Pasha Kovalev, and Ian Waite. The seasoned dancers featured on the ITV daytime programme are to publicise their upcoming live tour, The Return of the Legends, marking a departure from the BBC series. Moments before launching into the interview, Emma was eager to express her enthusiasm for Strictly and wasted little time demonstrating her signature dance technique, reports Edinburgh Live. Emma Willis left everyone baffled with her unique dance move (Image: ITV) Channel 5 22 Kids and Counting star emotional as family face major change READ MORE: The television host disclosed: "I'm a bit of a sofa dancer." Everyone appeared puzzled as she enquired, "Have you ever heard of one of them?" She clarified, "I love Strictly, and I'm a massive fan." Showcasing the movement, she swayed from left to right on the sofa and added, "I sit there and watch it and do this on the sofa while watching them dance, and my toes are pointing." She continued: " And before I know it, everyone is looking at me, thinking 'what are you doing?'" Before she could complete her explanation, James, who featured as a professional on Strictly from 2006 to 2013, interjected with a quip: "If you do it like that, don't ever do Strictly." Everyone erupted in laughter as Brendon quipped, "I had a couple of partners like that." Strictly pros James Jordan, Brendan Cole, Pasha Kovalev and Ian Waite appeared on This Morning (Image: ITV) This comes as Strictly Come Dancing fans eagerly await news of which celebrities will grace the dance floor for the upcoming series. With the launch rapidly approaching, the BBC is keeping the contestant list tightly under wraps. "More details regarding the upcoming series, including the celebrity contestants taking part, will be announced in due course," the BBC has stated regarding this year's Strictly stars, adding that viewers can anticipate "another spectacular series" when it commences in a few weeks. Nevertheless, this hasn't prevented audiences from sharing their predictions. If the rumoured lineup proves accurate, fans could be witnessing one of the finest series to date. Article continues below This year's names strongly rumoured to step onto the dance floor include champions of major programmes such as Love Island favourite Dani Dyer, alongside Olympic icon Sir Mo Farah. This Morning airs weekdays from 10am on ITV1 and ITVX
Edinburgh Live
5 hours ago
- Edinburgh Live
Strictly Come Dancing pro warns celeb 'don't ever do it' ahead of line-up announcement
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info A Strictly Come Dancing pro playfully warned Emma Willis not to appear on the BBC hit competition after her unique dance move proved not to be a hit. During Monday's instalment of This Morning, Emma Willis and Joel Dommett stepped up to the plate to present while Cat Deeley and Ben Shephard took a break to enjoy their summer break. The duo presented the day's top stories and welcomed several guests, including former Strictly pros James Jordan, Brendan Cole, Pasha Kovalev, and Ian Waite. The professional dancers appeared on the ITV hit daytime show to promote their forthcoming live tour, The Return of the Legends, a move away from the BBC show. Just moments before they got into the interview, Emma was keen on sharing her passion for Strictly and wasted no time sharing her unique dance move. (Image: ITV) The TV presenter revealed: 'I'm a bit of a sofa dancer.' Everyone looked confused as she asked, 'Have you ever heard of one of them?' She explained: 'I love Strictly and I'm a massive fan.' While demonstrating the move, she shuffled from side to side on the sofa and continued: 'I sit there and watch it and do this on the sofa while watching them dance, and my toes are pointing.' She went on:' And before I know it, everyone is looking at me, thinking 'what are you doing?'" Before she could finish her sentence, James, who appeared as a professional on Strictly from 2006 to 2013, jumped in and joked: 'If you do it like that, don't ever do Strictly.' Everyone burst out laughing as Brendon also joked, 'I had a couple of partners like that.' (Image: ITV) It comes as Strictly Come Dancing fans patiently wait to find out which stars will appear on the dance floor for the new series. With the launch fast approaching, the BBC is keeping the line-up firmly under wraps. "More details regarding the upcoming series, including the celebrity contestants taking part, will be announced in due course," the BBC has said of this year's Strictly stars, adding that we can expect to see "another spectacular series" when it kicks off in a few weeks. However, that hasn't stopped viewers from sharing their predictions. If the rumoured line-up is anything to go by, fans are in for one of the best series yet. This year's names heavily tipped to take to the dancefloor include winners of huge shows such as Love Island star Dani Dyer, as well as Olympic legend Sir Mo Farah. This Morning airs weekdays from 10am on ITV1 and ITVX
