Alesha Dixon 'rekindles relationship with partner of 18 years Azuka Ononye'

Metro

28-04-2025

Alesha Dixon and Azuka Ononye are said to have gotten back together after reportedly splitting last year.
The Britain's Got Talent judge, 46, and her partner of 18 years, 44-year-old choreographer Azuka, had reportedly split in November 2024.
The couple met in 2006 and welcomed Azura Sienna, 11, in 2013, and Anaya Safiya, six, in 2019.
The pair, who were supposedly still living together despite their estrangement, are now trying to make things work, according to The Sun.
A source told the publication: 'They went through a really rocky patch and decided to call it a day. It had been difficult for a long time and Alesha just couldn't see a way forward.
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'AZ even moved out to a hotel for a while, despite the fact they were co-parenting. But there is still a huge amount of feeling between them. They've been together for 18 years and have two beautiful children.
'So they have decided to give it one last try. They both desperately want to be a family again and are going to do all it takes to make it work.
'But Alesha's friends aren't convinced it will last. Ultimately, none of their problems have been fixed, so it's going to be tough.'
Back in March, a source told The Sun: 'Alesha confirmed she's split from Azuka and is navigating that as best she can.
'They are still living together for the sake of their family and are co-parenting.'
They continued: 'Alesha headed to Jamaica with her friends to get some sunshine and have a break from her hectic schedule. It was a great tonic and she had a fantastic time.'
Alesha, who typically wears a ring on her wedding finger, appeared to be trying to hide her left hand in pictures in recent months.
As she arrived for Britain's Got Talent filming earlier this year, she was seen without it in a publicity image.
In November, an insider reportedly told the publication that Dixon and Ononye's relationship felt like more of a friendship before their separation.
'Alesha's been quietly telling people close to her that she believes their relationship is over and they're going to separate,' they said.
'She and Azuka have been together almost two decades, but their relationship has become more like a friendship.'
The source added that both are 'devoted parents' and 'want to focus on keeping their relationship as amicable as possible for [their daughters] sake.'
The pair last appeared on a red carpet together in July 2023 at Stormzy's 30th birthday and have not posted each other on social media for several months.
It has never been confirmed whether Alesha and Azuka were ever married, although it was rumored they secretly tied the knot in 2017. She introduced him as her 'lovely husband' during an appearance on Michael McIntyre's Big Show Christmas Special.
The last time Azuka featured on Alesha's Instagram was in June when she performed on the BGT live shows with a special cameo from her other half.
Speaking previously about their relationship, Alesha, who initially hired Azuka as a backing dancer for her tour, shared that an unfortunate injury brought them close together.
'I had a foot operation, and I couldn't walk. He was literally sleeping on the floor, looking after me every day,' she reminisced of 2006.
'I was just looking at him thinking, 'That is for better or for worse, isn't it?' I looked a state. More Trending
'He was sleeping on the floor because I was on the couch. I couldn't even get up the stairs. If he can carry me to the toilet, he's a keeper.'
When asked in 2020 about the possibility of getting down on one knee, given that it was a leap year, she said: 'I wouldn't rule out ever proposing to him. I'm not in a rush to get married but I would definitely be open-minded to it – why not?
'Unless he's down on one knee with a ring then I'm not going to take him seriously.'
Ononye was Alesha's second husband, as she was married to British rapper Harvey from 2005 until 2006.
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