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While they had been together for 18 years, it appears that Alesha Dixon and her partner Azuka Ononye have now broken up.
The couple, who share daughters Azura, 10, and Anaya, four, are no longer together according to the sun.
He Britain has talent The judge, 46, is said to have confided to friends that the couple’s relationship became “more of a friendship” before they went their separate ways.
It comes as Alesha and the choreographer, 43, have not been pictured together in months and have reportedly even attended the same events separately.
Here, MailOnline looks at all the signs that they had ‘split’:
No public appearances together:
All the signs that Alesha Dixon had ‘split’ from her partner of 18 years, Azuka Ononye – the pair made their last joint red carpet appearance in July 2023 at Stormzy’s star-studded 30th birthday.
The couple made their last joint red carpet appearance in July 2023 at Stormzy’s star-studded 30th birthday.
They also haven’t appeared on each other’s social media in recent months.
A source said the sun on Saturday: “Alesha has been quietly telling people close to her that she thinks their relationship is over and they are going to separate.”
‘She and Azuka have been together for almost two decades, but their relationship has become more like a friendship.
“They are devoted parents to their daughters, who are 11 and six, and want to focus on keeping their relationship as amicable as possible for their sake.”
Solo outings:
Azuka also attended the Wicked premiere in London with her eldest daughter Azura earlier this week, without Alesha in sight.
Azuka also attended the Wicked premiere in London with her eldest daughter Azura earlier this week, without Alesha in sight.
Talking about her family, she told him Giovanna Fletcher’s happy mom podcast in 2020: ‘(Azuka) was the first person I met, that I knew we could have children together because of our aligned values, our morals and our thinking.’
And then he told him HELLO! in 2022: ‘If you choose to have children, you are their first introduction to the world. I make a very conscious effort for my daughters to have a very loving and supportive home with two parents who are excellent role models.
“I feel a sense of responsibility.”
Separated in the same event:
According to the publication, the couple attended rapper Nas’ concert at London’s Royal Albert Hall in November, but they went separately and sat on opposite sides of the venue.
Azuka shared a photo of himself with friends that night, but Alesha was not seen with them.
MailOnline has contacted Alesha’s representatives for comment.
Hiding his left hand in images:
In recent pictures, Alesha appears to have been trying to hide her left hand where she had previously worn a ring on her ring finger (seen earlier this year).
And in October she was seen without it in a BGT publicity photo (seen in October arriving at auditions with her hands in her pockets).
In recent pictures, Alesha appears to have been trying to hide her left hand where she had previously worn a ring on her ring finger.
And in October she was seen without it in a BGT publicity photo.
The couple were rumored to have secretly married in 2017 and she introduced him as her “lovely husband” during an appearance on Michael McIntyre’s Big Show Christmas special in December 2017, however neither have confirmed whether they took held a wedding.
They first met in 2006 after Alesha’s year-long marriage to So Solid Crew rapper MC Harvey, following her romance with fellow singer Javine Hylton.
Azuka first worked as Mis-Teeq’s former backup dancer before being hired as its creative director.
There are no photos together on social networks:
Alesha last posted a photo of herself with Azuka on her Instagram account in June. Two months later, she went alone to the GRM Gala celebrating Black British music and entertainment from the UK (seen)
Alesha last posted a photo of herself with Azuka on her Instagram account in June.
Two months later, she went alone to the GRM Gala celebrating black British music and entertainment from the UK.
Speaking about the relationship on The Jonathan Ross Show in 2018, he admitted to having been “hard to get into for about a year.”
‘He was sleeping on the floor because I was on the couch, I couldn’t even get up the stairs. If he can take me to the bathroom then he’s a keeper.
She said: ‘Then I had foot surgery and I couldn’t walk and he literally slept on the floor looking after me every day. I just looked at it thinking, ‘That’s for better or worse, right?’ It seemed like a state
Alesha gushed about Azuka again during a 2014 appearance on Piers Morgan’s Life Stories, saying she could “authentically be herself” when she was with him.
‘I don’t have to be anything but who I am and it’s a great feeling when you can be yourself with someone. And it’s like being with my best friend every day.’
Amid split rumors, Alesha celebrated her stepmum’s birthday in style on Tuesday with a relaxing spa day in Tring, Hertfordshire.
Amid split rumors, Alesha celebrated her stepmom’s birthday in style on Tuesday with a relaxing spa day with her sister Leyanne (left).
Seen together in 2016
She posed with her sister Leyanne and her ‘stepmom’ as the trio wore matching comfy white robes.
Alesha looked fresh as she removed her makeup and slicked her hair back into a bun as she shared photo on her Instagram story and thanked Champneys Spa for taking care of her family.
The luxury spa is a celebrity hotspot with frequent visitors including Kylie Minogue, Molly Mae and Paris Fury.
She wrote: ‘Thank you @champneysspas for taking such good care of my stepmom! “He had a lovely birthday.”