Alesha Dixon British Singer, Rapper, Author, Dancer, Bio, Age, Husband, Childrens, Net Worth & Affairs

Alesha Dixon is a celebrated singer, songwriter, rapper, dancer and television personality. She was born on October 7 1978 in Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire. Alesha Dixon first rose to fame with the R&B girl group Mis‑Teeq. Mis‑Teeq was known for 2000s hits such as “Scandalous” and “All I Want.” After the group disbanded Alesha Dixon launched a solo career. She released her debut album “Fired Up” in 2006. That album featured the UK ten single “Lipstick.”

Alesha Dixon has also made an impact on television. In 2012 Alesha Dixon became a judge on Britain’s Got Talent. Alesha Dixon’s fresh perspective and constructive critiques quickly made her a fan favourite. Alesha Dixon has also served as a judge on Come Dancing and has hosted various shows highlighting Alesha Dixon’s versatility and charisma.

Dixon is recognised as a fashion icon. Alesha Dixon frequently appears in fashion magazines for her style choices. Alesha Dixon also advocates for issues, especially body positivity. Alesha Dixon has been vocal about her experiences with body image.

Early Life & Education

Alesha Dixon was born on October 7 1978 in Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, England. Alesha Dixon is of Afro‑Caribbean descent reflecting her family’s heritage. Although Alesha Dixon has not publicly emphasised her faith Alesha Dixon has alluded to an upbringing, which is common in Caribbean families. Alesha Dixon’s parents, Beverly Harris and Melvin Dixon separated when she was young and Alesha Dixon was primarily raised by her mother, Beverly. Alesha Dixon has a sister named Charmaine Harris. Grew up with siblings Leyanne Harris, Callum Harris, Jeroame Harris, Adrian Harris, Mark Harris and John Harris. Alesha Dixon attended Knightsfield School in Welwyn Garden City, where she developed a passion for performing arts. Alesha Dixon chose to forgo formal education to pursue a career in music and dance leading Alesha Dixon to become a prominent figure in British entertainment.

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Personal Life

Alesha Dixon married dancer and choreographer Azuka Ononye in a ceremony in 2017. Azuka, born on December 14 1980 has made a name for himself as a dancer and creative director in the entertainment industry. Alesha Dixon and Azuka began their relationship around 2006 when Alesha Dixon was on tour. Azuka was part of her dance crew. Prior to her marriage to Azuka Alesha Dixon was briefly married to MC Harvey of So Solid Crew in 2005. Their marriage ended than a year later because of MC Harvey’s infidelity, which was widely covered in the media. Alesha Dixon and Azuka have two daughters: Azura Sienna Ononye, born in October 2013 and Anaya Safiya Ononye, born in August 2019. Alesha Dixon has spoken openly about her decision to start a family with Azuka highlighting their shared values. Alesha Dixon has also had relationships with Matt Di Angelo (2007‑2008) Pharrell Williams (2004) and James Chandler. Alesha Dixon had an encounter with Robert Kazinsky in 2007.

Career

Mis‑Teeq

While taking dance classes in London, Alesha Dixon. Befriended fellow student Sabrina Washington. The pair soon decided to form a girl group with another student, Su‑Elise Nash; they later added Zena McNally. Together the four girls signed to Telstar Records and became the girl group Mis‑Teeq. Mis‑Teeq released its single, “Why,” in early 2001. Not after that Zena McNally departed the group. Continuing on as a trio Mis‑Teeq released the single “All I Want ” followed by the group’s debut album, “Lickin’ on Both Sides.” The album spawned the singles “One Night Stand” and “B, with Me.” Mis‑Teeq released its album, “Eye Candy ” in 2003; it included the hit single “Scandalous.” In 2005 Alesha Dixon recorded her song with Mis‑Teeq “Shoo Shoo Baby.” A cover of the 1940s song written by Phil Moore, Mis‑Teeq’s version was featured in the animated film “Valiant.” After recording the song the group separated so the three members could pursue careers.

Solo Career

After Mis‑Teeq broke up Dixon signed a contract with Polydor Records. She released her solo single “Lipstick,” in summer 2006. A single “Knockdown,” came out in October. Her debut solo album, “Fired Up ” was supposed to drop in November. It was shelved indefinitely when Dixon was let go by Polydor. After winning the season of the reality show “Strictly Come Dancing” in 2007 Dixon returned to music in 2008 with the album “The Alesha Show.” The album’s single “The Boy Does Nothing ” became Dixon’s first solo top‑ten hit. Dixon also had another single from the album with “Breathe Slow.” In 2008 Dixon finally released “Fired Up.”

Television Career

I have followed Dixon’s television journey closely since she won “Strictly Come Dancing” in 2007. Dixon came back to the show in 2009 as a judge taking over from Arlene Phillips. Dixon left ” Come Dancing” in early 2012 and then became a judge on another reality competition “Britain’s Got Talent,” replacing Michael McIntyre. Later in 2017 Dixon stepped in as a substitute judge on “The X Factor.” Dixon has also judged other reality shows, such as “America’s Got Talent: The Champions,” “Australia’s Got Talent ” and “RuPaul’s Drag Race UK.”

Dixon has also presented a number of British shows and programmes such as the MOBO Awards, Mister World 2010 the charity telethons “Children in Need” and “Text Santa ” and the reality series “Dance Dance Dance.” In 2008 Dixon presented her BBC mini‑documentary “Alesha: Look But Don’t Touch ” and in 2011 she presented her own competition show “Alesha’s Street Dance Stars.” Among her credits Dixon co‑hosted the BBC Saturday night programme “The Greatest Dancer” with Jordan Banjo in 2019.

Business and Charity

On the business side Dixon owns her jewellery and fragrance lines. She has also promoted major brands over the years, including Toblerone, Avon and Ford. In 2009 Dixon became the director of the gym chain LA Fitness.

Dixon has been heavily involved in work. She has helped raise money for Comic Relief served as an ambassador for Help a London Child and has been a patron of the Caribbean Leukaemia Trust. Dixon supports a range of other charities, such as animal rights groups, women’s rights groups and LGBTQ+ charities like Switchboard and RUComingOut.

Net Worth and Salary

Alesha Dixon is an English singer, rapper, dancer, model and host with a net worth of $8 million. Alesha Dixon originally wanted to study sports science while in school. However after being approached by two talent scouts she changed her path. She formed the band Mis‑Teeq in 1989 and by 2001 the trio (which had started as a quartet and lost one member) released their debut album had two singles in the Top 10 and received a BRIT nomination. They released an album, toured worldwide and broke up in 2005. Alesha Dixon has since released studio albums as a solo artist and is a judge, on “Strictly Come Dancing” and “Britain’s Got Talent.”

Britains Got Talent Salary

For years Alesha Dixon earned 400,000 pounds each season on Britain’s Got Talent. In 2020 Alesha Dixon and Amanda the co‑host were shocked to find that David Walliams, the male co‑host earned 1.5 million pounds each season. That amount is than double Amanda’s salary and Four times Alesha Dixon’s salary. When Amanda and Alesha learned about this pay gap, Amanda and Alesha demanded pay. Simon Cowell, the co‑host and also the executive producer and creator of the show agreed to raise their salaries to match David Walliams’ 1.5 million pounds each season. That is the same, as $1.8 million each season.