Alesha Dixon Defends Cheryl on Britain's Got Talent
The Voice judge buzzed a hopeful for criticizing her friend Cheryl.
Alesha Dixon, a judge on ITV's Britain's Got Talent, ejected a hopeful contestant named Cameron during auditions in Blackpool after he criticized her friend, Cheryl. Dixon stated her reason for buzzing the act was, "You don't come after a mate of mine."
The incident highlights the apparent strong bond between Dixon and Cheryl, who have recently begun working together on the singing competition The Voice. Dixon replaced Tom Jones as a coach on The Voice, and Cheryl has joined the show as a new coach for its upcoming season.
Dixon has also taken on a new hosting role for The Voice UK, replacing Emma Willis. The new series of both The Voice UK and Britain's Got Talent are slated to air in 2027.
Reports suggest that the new lineup of The Voice has been met with some controversy. Sir Tom Jones, who departed the show after 13 years, claimed he was "axed last-minute" by ITV due to financial difficulties with insurance. Fellow coach will.i.am has reportedly expressed distress over Jones's exit, with sources indicating he became emotional during filming and was "furious" about the decision. ITV has released a statement thanking Sir Tom Jones for his contributions to the show.