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Daily Record
03-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Alesha Dixon opens up about relationship struggles amid split from her daughters' dad
Britain's Got Talent judge Alesha Dixon has opened up about her private life in a recent podcast hosted by former BGT judge David Walliams and Little Britain star Matt Lucas. Alesha Dixon has opened up about her personal struggles insisting that she can "rise above" any issues in her private life. The 46-year-old Britain's Got Talent judge reportedly split from her partner of 12 years, Azuka Ononye, earlier this year. Although it is now believed that living together for the sake of their children, during the tough times has helped the couple to try and reignite the spark in their romance. They are reportedly doing "all it takes" to make their marriage work. In a recent podcast interview Alesha stated that she knows no matter what comes her way she'll survive, the Mirror reports. The star hinted at her recent tough times, saying: "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?" "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," she continued. During the interview Alesha also opened up about her first marriage, and how strictly saved her from feeling lost during the divorce - she split from her ex MC Harvey in 2006 after he cheated on her. Alesha recalled: "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 opened up about her life on the Making A Scene podcast with David Walliams and Matt Lucas - Alesha and David have been friends for a number of years by both being judges on BGT. It has been reported that Alesha confessed to her pals that her relationship with choreographer Azuka became "more of a friendship" before their rumoured split. The couple made their last public appearance together on the red carpet at Stormzy's 30th birthday party in July 2023, and have not featured on each other's social media accounts in several months. According to rumours Alesha and Azuka tied the knot in 2017, as she introduced him as her 'lovely husband' while appearing on Michael McIntyre's Big Show Christmas Special in December 2017. However neither of them have confirmed if a wedding actually took place. The pair share two daughters Azura 10, and Anaya four, together. Additionally on the Making A Scene podcast, co-host David revealed he once bombarded Alesha with flowers before they had even met - hinting he may have been interested in dating her in the past. "I took a shine to you, which I don't mind saying," David told Alesha. "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..." Then co-host Matt asked: "Did you ever go on a date?" to which David replied with a joke, stating: "No, she wouldn't go anywhere near me. She's not stupid. No, we're just friends."
Daily Mirror
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Alesha Dixon admits relationship woes amid split fears with her daughters' dad
Alesha Dixon has spoken about her relationship issues and insisted she can 'rise above' any problem in her private life. The Britain's Got Talent judge, 46, had previously split from her partner of 12 years, Azuka Ononye according to reports earlier this year. 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.'
Metro
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
Alesha Dixon 'rekindles relationship with partner of 18 years Azuka Ononye'
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. Wake up to find news on your TV shows in your inbox every morning with Metro's TV Newsletter. Sign up to our newsletter and then select your show in the link we'll send you so we can get TV news tailored to you. '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. Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. MORE: Britain's Got Talent reveals first two finalists after truly chaotic semi-final launch MORE: Britain's Got Talent semi-final 'goes to pot' as two acts derail live performances MORE: Britain's Got Talent judge blasts claim act that sparked hundreds of complaints is 'offensive'
Daily Mail
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Alesha Dixon 'is back together with partner of 18 years Azuka Ononye' as pair 'give it one last try after shock split'
Alesha Dixon has reportedly rekindled her relationship with her partner of 18 years Azuka Ononye - after it was thought that they had split late last year. It was first reported in November 2024 that the Britain's Got Talent judge, 46, and her long-term partner, who share daughters Azura, 10, and Anaya, four, had split. Then last month it was claimed that Alesha had admitted to friends that despite them having broken up, they were still living together. And it appears being under the same roof may have saved their relationship as now The Sun claims they are giving things another go. 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. '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.' A representative for Alesha has been contacted by MailOnline for comment. The star recently enjoyed some time to herself at the £1000-a-night GoldenEye resort in Jamaica, when it was reported that they were still living together. Last month Alesha is said to have confided in pals that her relationship with choreographer Azuka, 44, became 'more of a friendship' before going their separate ways. 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 secretly married in 2017 and she introduced him as her 'lovely husband' during an appearance Michael McIntyre's Big Show Christmas Special in December 2017, however neither have confirmed if a wedding took place. They first met in 2006 following Alesha's one year marriage So Solid Crew rapper MC Harvey, following his affair with fellow singer Javine Hylton. Azuka first worked as the former Mis-Teeq back up dancer before being hired as her creative director. Speaking about the relationship on The Jonathan Ross Show in 2018, she admitted playing 'hard to get for about a year'. '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 then he's a keeper.' She said: 'Then I had the foot operation and I couldn't walk and he was literally sleeping on the floor looking after me every day. I was just looking at him thinking, 'That is for better or for worse isn't it?' I looked a state.' Alesha gushed over Azuka again during a 2014 appearance on Piers Morgan's Life Stories and said she could 'authentically be herself' when she was with him. 'I don't have to be anything other than who I am and it's a great feeling when you can just be yourself with someone. And it's like being with my best friend every day'. Meanwhile speaking about their family she told Giovanna Fletcher's Happy Mum podcast in 2020: '[Azuka] was the first person that I'd met, that I knew that we could have children together because of our values, our morals, our thinking aligned'. And later told HELLO! in 2022: 'If you choose to have children, you are their first introduction to the world. 'I make a very conscious effort that my daughters have a very loving, supportive home with two parents who are great role models. I feel a sense of responsibility.' They also didn't appear on each other's social media for months ahead of the split. While he doesn't use social media much - he hasn't posted her since 2021. Reports at the start of the year suggested that the couple both attended rapper Nas' concert at London's Royal Albert Hall in November. But the former couple went separately and sat at opposite sides of the venue. Azuka shared a snap of himself with friends on the night, but Alesha was not seen with them. Alesha appeared to have been trying to hide her left hand where she had previously worn a ring on her wedding finger. And in October she was seen without it in a BGT publicity picture.
