Not only is The Greatest Dancer judge, Alesha Dixon, a skilful dancer in her own right, with years of performing under her belt, the 41-year-old singer has been in a relationship with professional dancer Azuka Ononye since 2017 - how's that for a qualified dancing judge, hey? It’s believed that Alesha and Azuka wed in secret, with the star neither confirming nor denying whether they are married. The couple have known each other for more than 10 years.
Who are Alesha Dixon's children?
Alesha and Azuka are parents to two daughters - and they clearly have a penchant for names starting with an 'a'', as the family all have monikers beginning with the letter. Their little girls are called Azura and Anaya. The couple welcomed their first bundle of joy, Azura Sienna, in 2013 with their second daughter, Anaya Safiya, entering the world in August 2019.
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Azura Sienna Onoye
Little Azura is quite the cutie! Alesha confirmed the birth Azura on her 35th birthday in 2013 and since then, the star often posts pictures of her mini-me on her personal Instagram. From pictures of the pair posing on set together to enviable family holiday snaps, one thing is for sure, she is one sweet little six-year-old and the star's followers certainly agree. Alesha and Azura have even matched outfits in the past!
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Alesha's second pregnancy was announced by Ant and Dec live on the season 10 final of Britain's Got Talent in June 2019. The news came as a happy surprise to her fans, as she had previously admitted to YOU magazine that she thought she might be too old to have another baby. "I don't know whether it will happen, given my age, but I adore the idea of a large family and I hope I will be lucky.”She added: “The love I feel for Azura is so pure and unconditional. The main thing is to enjoy her in the present and be philosophical about the future because what will be will be."
Anaya Safiya
The former Mis-Teeq singer shared the first photo of her second baby daughter in October 2019, revealing her beautiful name. Posting the sweet snapshot on Instagram of the tiny new arrival sleeping soundly, swaddled in a white cellular blanket, Alesha revealed: "Anaya Safiya born 20.08.19."
The proud mum added: "7 weeks ago this little angel came into our lives! As I celebrate my birthday today I feel like the luckiest girl on the planet." Fans and famous friends, including Tamara Ecclestone, were quick to congratulate the star. Strictly dancer Oti Mabuse, meanwhile, noted the similarities between little Anaya and her big sister, writing "Looks like Azura!"
Alesha has dated professional dancer Azuka Ononye since 2017
Since giving birth to her second little one, Alesha has posted another adorable snap of Anaya smiling with a cuddling a fluffy stuffed bunny that sent her followers in meltdown over its cuteness - well, just look at it! She has certainly melted the hearts of the HELLO! office.
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