Singer Alesha Dixon was seen enjoying the festivities at Notting Hill Carnival over the bank holiday weekend, marking a lively appearance shortly after her reported separation.
Dixon, 47, made a surprise appearance at the Rampage Sound stage on Sunday, where she was filmed dancing and interacting with UK garage MC Maxwell D. She later continued the celebration at private members' club Soho House White City.
Jungle DJ Jumpin Jack Frost shared on Instagram his appreciation for Dixon's energy at the event, stating, "Big respect to Alesha Dixon for rocking with me at the Rampage stage and sharing that incredible energy with the crowd." Dixon herself posted footage from Soho House, humorously calling herself the "4th member of @rampagesound as a back up dancer!"
The Notting Hill Carnival, Europe's largest street festival, drew an estimated two million attendees this year. The event also saw appearances from other notable figures, including Craig David, Maya Jama, and London mayor Sadiq Khan.
Dixon's public outing comes after reports of her separation from dancer and choreographer Azuka Ononye, with whom she had a long-term relationship. The pair reportedly confirmed their split in late 2024, with Dixon said to have informed friends the following March. They were reported to be co-parenting their two daughters, Azura Sienna, 12, and Anaya Safiya, seven.
This recent appearance at the carnival precedes Mis-Teeq's reunion concert on September 12 at the OVO Arena Wembley. The concert will celebrate the 25th anniversary of their debut album, "Lickin’ On Both Sides." Dixon previously told British Vogue that the timing for past reunion offers had "never felt right," but that this occasion for the 25th anniversary felt appropriate.
Dixon has previously spoken about her enduring love for dancing and music, describing herself as an "original raver" and noting that dancing has always been a significant source of joy for her. She has maintained that she can still match the energy of younger partygoers, emphasizing that the setting for having fun is less important than the music itself.