It's been decades since Alesha Dixon burst onto the UK music scene as MC in charge of Mis-Teeq. Since then, the entertainer has gone from strength to strength, becoming a household name thanks to programmes like Strictly Come Dancing and Britain's Got Talent, which returns this Saturday (April 20) on ITV and ITVX.
In a career that has straddled the 1990s until now, the 45-year-old singer, dancer and performer always seems to be at the cutting edge of what's happening.
Alesha's worked alongside Simon Cowell on BGT for some time, forming a professional bond throughout the success of the ITV1 hit.
As the programme returns for its 17th series, here is more about Alesha Dixon. READ MORE: Rochelle Humes branded 'unreal' by husband Marvin as she's left saying 'can't believe this happened' Join our WhatsApp Top Stories and Breaking News group by clicking this link Born in Welwyn Garden City in Hertfordshire to a Scottish mum and Jamaican dad, Alesha's parents separated when she was four years old.
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