Alesha Dixon reveals she kept her pregnancy secret due to ’embarrassment’ of her ex husband cheating on her
BUBBLY chatterbox Alesha Dixon chose to stay silent about her pregnancy until she hit the six month mark because she had been stung by the "embarrassment" of her former husband's cheating.
The former Miss-Teeq star confessed she "didn't tell anyone" she was expecting baby daughter Azura, her child with current boyfriend Azuka Ononye, who was born in 2013.
Alesha endured a painful public split with So Solid Crew rapper MC Harvey in 2006 when he was revealed as a love-rat after just one year of marriage.
The experience made her think twice about making her baby news public, so she juggled her secret impending motherhood with a judges' stint on Britain's Got Talent.
She confessed: "Well, my partner knew, and my mum.
She has been dating former backing dancer Azuka since 2012.
Yet before they found love, she confessed she was always being "teased" about being a singleton during filming for BGT.
Now set to present new ITV show Dance Dance Dance on Sunday, she revealed: "Simon Cowell was always trying to fix me up with some of the contestants, not having a clue what was really going on.
"Amanda Holden knew, though. She kept it a secret. She also guessed that I was pregnant. I remember her giving me a present – a little outfit – with a note saying, “If I’m wrong, forget about this”, but she wasn’t. She was right."
Alesha is again set to burst onto screens tomorrow with her new show focused on fancy footwork.
She will co-present the series with T4’s Will Best as guest celebrities re-create famous routines from movies and music videos.
A source revealed to The Sun: “This is a huge gig for Alesha and a testament to her gifts.
“It’s her first major presenting role too.
“She’s been a judge on two massive shows, but this is an even bigger deal for her as she’s basically running this alongside Will.
“The show has an amazing special effects budget and will see the celebs doing routines like Ed Sheeran's from his Thinking Out Loud video or Jai Ho from Slumdog Millionaire.
“There will be five celebs who will probably have a strong dance background pairing up with their partner or mate.
“All the audience will be familiar with the dances and it’s hoped the show will be a huge hit.”
Dance Dance Dance launches Sunday January 8, 2017 at 6.30pm.