Alesha Dixon: Last News

Britain's Got Talent judge Alesha Dixon predicts a golden buzzer act will take home the £250,000 prize this year - because there are “so many!” This year the judging panel - which also includes Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden and Bruno Tonioli - went crazy for their big gold button. And while the former Mis-Teeq star would love a singer to win the show, she says the competition is “massively wide open”. “I predict a golden buzzer act will win the show because there's so many and they were all exceptionally outstanding,” says Alesha.

Britain's Got Talent star Amanda Holden has revealed that Bruno Tonioli is not just the ITV talent show’s new judge - he’s also their interpreter! Strictly Come Dancing legend Bruno has replaced David Walliams and joins Amanda, Alesha Dixon and Simon Cowell on the judging panel, bringing an exciting new vibe. Not least his ability to speak several languages on top of his native Italian and his second language English. Amanda says, “He's got loads of energy, like putting a Berocca into water and watching it fizz! He gives some good critiques when he's not messing around and being naughty! I swear we need to strap him to his chair, he never sits down! He's a sweetheart and very informed those are the bits that I'm finding really interesting about him! I think he's still bringing all the energy and character that he had on Strictly, but you get to see more of him because obviously now he’s judging more than just dancing.

Fans of Saturday Night Takeaway were left “cheated” after a new documentary offered them a look behind the scenes at how the show is made. Ant & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway, hosted by Anthony McPartlin and Declan Donnelly, first aired in 2002 and has been beloved by the British public ever since.

Britain’s Got Talent is set to return to screens next week for its 16th series, ITV has now announced. The new season of the long-running programme will see Bruno Tonioli as a new judge after he stepped down from Strictly Come Dancing.The 67 year old Italian dancer will join Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon and Simon Cowell on the popular show panel.Two episodes will air over the April 15-16 weekend with auditions from Salford in Greater Manchester and London. Other contestants have been found through videos entered via WhatsApp and members of the public secretly nominating acts they love.

Rylan Clark had just one word for Ant McPartlin and Dec Donnelly after another teaser of their prank on the TV and radio star was shared on social media. Rylan will feature on the upcoming episode of the duo's hit ITV show Saturday Night Takeaway after he was tricked by the pair.

For the first time in its history, the Eurovision Song Contest will be broadcast live in cinemas across the UK. 

Britain's Got Talent is set to return to our screens for a brand new season in 2023 - but the latest instalment has sparked complaints before it's even begun.

Kate Garraway revealed that her husband, Derek Draper, was forced to pull out of a special family trip due to his continued ill health.The Good Morning Britain anchor, who earlier detailed the financial impact of her husband's health, found herself in an impossible situation in 2020 when Derek contracted covid.The author was then put into a coma by medical professionals and has since been in and out of the hospital with various health battles, including sepsis. Kate, 55, has always been incredibly candid about her husband’s health and the knock-on effect it’s had on the rest of the family.

Eurovision Song Contest 2023 entry is set to be revealed tomorrow (March 9).The BBC have said an announcement will be made on Zoe Ball’s Radio 2 breakfast show at 8.30am GMT.Among the favourites to represent the UK include Lymington singer-songwriter Birdy with odds of of 6/4, Rina Sawayama, Jessie Ware and Ellie Goulding.Following the same selection process as last year, the BBC has been working with a management company to pick the act.The UK is one of the last competing countries to reveal its song for 2023.

This month, Britain's Got Talent kicked off its audition process and rumours of a rift in the camp have been circulating after the exit of David Walliams, but judge Amanda Holden has provided distraction from the drama by posing in nothing but a short blazer.

Ticketmaster has reassured Eurovision fans that sales were “unaffected” after tickets to the grand final sold out in just over half an hour. Fans reported technical issues as they tried to secure passes to the nine different live shows on Tuesday.

There was chaos on BBC's Saturday Kitchen as guest chef Poppy O'Toole repeatedly said a naughty word live on-air.The TikTok personality was on the show to whip up a dish for Britain's Got Talent judge Alesha Dixon, alongside show host Matt Tebbutt. Poppy, who has an impressive four million TikTok followers, was talking about how she amassed so many fans, and as she tried to say that it came "on a whim" she kept saying "q**m," a rude word for women's genitalia. As they cooked, show host Matt questioned Poppy about how she made it big on the social media platform.

BBC Saturday Kitchen viewers were left in hysterics after a guest on the television programme used an X-rated word live on-air. The awkward moment happened this morning as guest chef Poppy O'Toole was rustling up some food for singer Alesha Dixon.

Eurovision tickets for the nine live shows will go on sale next week, it has been announced. Fans hoping to see one of six previews and three televised shows at the Liverpool ACC will need to head to Ticketmaster’s website from noon on Tuesday.Tickets range from £30 to £290 for the semi-final shows and from £80 to £380 for the grand final shows, which are being hosted in the city after the UK was chosen to host the competition on behalf of war-torn 2022 winner Ukraine.

Eurovision fans will be able to get their hands on tickets for nine live shows next week.

BBC has announced its presenting and commentary line-up for the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest.The 2023 competition will take place in Liverpool in May, who beat Glasgow to stage the contest on behalf of Ukraine after organisers deemed the country unable to host the event due to their ongoing war with Russia.Now, a huge list of stars and broadcasters has been revealed to helm the UK’s coverage of its home contest across the final and semi-finals including Graham Norton, Julia Sanina, Hannah Waddingham, Alesha Dixon, Timur Miroshnychenko, Sam Quek, Mel Giedroyc, Scott Mills, Rylan and Claire Sweeney.The semi-finals on May 9-11 will be presented by Ukranian singer Julia Sanina, Waddingham and Dixon, with the Grand Final hosted by Eurovision stalwart Norton alongside the three aforementioned presenters.Norton said: “It’s no secret how much I adore Eurovision, I truly believe it’s the greatest show on earth and every year that I’m involved it’s a huge honour. “This year is even more special and I personally feel a big responsibility to make our Ukrainian colleagues proud.Alongside presenting the Grand Final to the world, I just couldn’t resist the opportunity to get back into the commentary box for those watching in the UK!”Sanina added: “I am thrilled to present the Eurovision Song Contest Semi-Finals and Grand Final.

Ted Lasso star Hannah Waddingham will present the BBC’s Eurovision Song Contest coverage later this year.

The presenting line-up for this year's Eurovision Song Contest has been announced.

Britain's Got Talent judge Alesha Dixon, actress Hannah Waddingham and Ukrainian singer Julia Sanina will host the Eurovision Song Contest, it has been announced.The international music show will take place at the M&S Bank Arena Liverpool in May after the city was chosen to host the competition on behalf of 2022 winners Ukraine following the Russian invasion. Broadcaster Zoe Ball, 52, announced the news on her BBC Radio 2 breakfast show on Wednesday.

Britain's Got Talent judge Alesha Dixon, actress Hannah Waddingham and Ukrainian singer Julia Sanina have been named as hosts of the Eurovision Song Contest this year.

K.J. Yossman “Ted Lasso” star Hannah Waddingham is set to host the Eurovision Song Contest final in May, it has been revealed. Waddingham, who plays soccer club owner Rebecca Welton in the Apple TV drama, will host Eurovision alongside Graham Norton, “Britain’s Got Talent” judge Alesha Dixon and Ukrainian singer Julia Sanina. Norton is the BBC’s longtime commentator of Eurovision and on the night of the Grande Finale in Liverpool will be alternating hosting duties with commentating. Mel Giedroyc will fill in in the commentary box when Norton is on stage. Dixon started her career as a pop star in R&B group Mis-teeq before pivoting to television presenting following a stint on “Strictly Come Dancing.” Sanina is a singer and composer as well as frontwoman of rock band The HARDKISS.