Singer Alesha Dixon - yes, she who likes to give the ‘f-ck off finger’ in public while pished (god love her) has confirmed she’s to return to the judges lineup on ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ – Arlene fans stop hissing now!
The 31-year-old, who caused an ‘ageism’ row after replacing Phillips on the Beeb One show told The Sun:
“There were split seconds where I thought I wouldn’t go back but I don’t believe in giving up, that’s not in my personality or character. If I set myself a challenge I like to complete it. I wouldn’t have taken the job if I didn’t feel I could.”
“I rode the storm and everyone on set made me feel so welcome because I knew them from competing. When I was a contestant it was ten hours a day, every day for four months. As judge I sat there and got to watch some great dancing. The pressure of having to dance live was tough.”
The show returns to Beeb One in September, expect the usual z-lister slebs due for a career push-up.