Alesha Dixon opened up about parenting with boyfriend Azuka Ononye just weeks before 'split'

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Alesha Dixon opened up about parenting with her boyfriend of 18 years, Azuka Ononye, just weeks before news of their reported break-up.The Britain's Got Talent judge, who shares daughters Azura, 11, and Anaya, five, with Azuka, spoke about spending time with her family on 'down days' and said the couple encourage their children to dream big.

News of their alleged split emerged on Saturday, 23 November, after the 46 year old reportedly told her inner circle that her relationship with Azuka has fizzled out.The couple hasn't been photographed together since March, and Alesha has allegedly been saying they're now 'more like friends'.

A source told The Sun: "Alesha's been quietly telling people close to her that she believes their relationship is over and they're going to separate." They added: "She and Azuka have been together almost two decades but their relationship has become more like a friendship." The source also noted, "They're devoted parents to their girls, who are 11 and six, and want to focus on keeping their relationship as amicable as possible for their sake." But just weeks before their 'split' Alesha appeared to speak fondly of her boyfriend, Azuka, 43, who she shares daughters Azura, 11, and Anaya, five.

Opening up about life at home in November this year, she exclusively told OK! "I like to just hang out with my family on down days.