{"id":4017,"date":"2025-04-28T08:36:09","date_gmt":"2025-04-28T08:36:09","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/pilotshopworld.com\/?p=4017"},"modified":"2025-04-30T10:21:53","modified_gmt":"2025-04-30T10:21:53","slug":"alesha-dixon-rekindles-relationship-with-partner-of-18-years-azuka-ononye","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/pilotshopworld.com\/index.php\/2025\/04\/28\/alesha-dixon-rekindles-relationship-with-partner-of-18-years-azuka-ononye\/","title":{"rendered":"Alesha Dixon \u2018rekindles relationship with partner of 18 years Azuka Ononye\u2019"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Alesha Dixon and Azuka Ononye are reportedly giving their romance another try (Picture: David M. Benett\/Dave Benett\/Getty Images for Topshop)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Alesha Dixon<\/a> and Azuka Ononye are said to have gotten back together after reportedly splitting last year<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The Britain’s Got Talent<\/a> judge, 46, and her partner of 18 years, 44-year-old choreographer Azuka, had reportedly split in November 2024. <\/p>\n

The couple met in 2006 and welcomed Azura Sienna, 11, in 2013<\/a>, and Anaya Safiya, six, in 2019<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The pair, who were supposedly still living together despite their estrangement, are now trying to make things work, according to The Sun<\/a>. <\/p>\n

A source told the publication: ‘They went through a really rocky patch and decided to call it a day. It had been difficult for a long time and Alesha just couldn’t see a way forward.<\/p>\n

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‘AZ even moved out to a hotel for a while, despite the fact they were co-parenting. But there is still a huge amount of feeling between them. They’ve been together for 18 years and have two beautiful children.<\/p>\n

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The pair first met in 2006 (Picture: David M. Benett\/Dave Benett\/Getty Images for The Maine Mayfair)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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The pair share two children (Picture: Karwai Tang\/WireImage)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

‘So they have decided to give it one last try. They both desperately want to be a family again and are going to do all it takes to make it work.<\/p>\n

‘But Alesha’s friends aren’t convinced it will last. Ultimately, none of their problems have been fixed, so it’s going to be tough.’<\/p>\n

Back in March, a source told The Sun<\/a>: \u2018Alesha confirmed she\u2019s split from Azuka and is navigating that as best she can.<\/p>\n

\u2018They are still living together for the sake of their family and are co-parenting.\u2019<\/p>\n

They continued: \u2018Alesha headed to Jamaica with her friends to get some sunshine and have a break from her hectic schedule. It was a great tonic and she had a fantastic time.\u2019<\/p>\n

Alesha, who typically wears a ring on her wedding finger, appeared to be trying to hide her left hand in pictures in recent months. <\/p>\n

As she arrived for Britain\u2019s Got Talent filming<\/a> earlier this year, she was seen without it in a publicity image.<\/p>\n

In November, an insider reportedly told the publication that Dixon and Ononye\u2019s relationship felt like more of a friendship before their separation.<\/p>\n

\u2018Alesha\u2019s been quietly telling people close to her that she believes their relationship is over and they\u2019re going to separate,\u2019 they said.<\/p>\n

\u2018She and Azuka have been together almost two decades, but their relationship has become more like a friendship.\u2019<\/p>\n

The source added that both are \u2018devoted parents\u2019 and \u2018want to focus on keeping their relationship as amicable as possible for [their daughters] sake.\u2019<\/p>\n

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The couple had Azura Sienna, 11, in 2013, and\u00a0Anaya Safiya, six, in 2019 (Picture: Instagram)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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The pair reportedly continued to live together following their split (Picture: GC Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Alesha has been seen recently without a ring on her wedding finger(Picture: David M. Benett\/Dave Benett\/Getty Images for Oliver Spencer )<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The pair last appeared on a red carpet together in July 2023 at Stormzy’s 30th birthday and have not posted each other on social media for several months. <\/p>\n

It has never been confirmed whether Alesha and Azuka were ever married, although it was rumored they secretly tied the knot in 2017. She introduced him as her ‘lovely husband’ during an appearance on Michael McIntyre’s Big Show Christmas Special.<\/p>\n

The last time Azuka featured on Alesha\u2019s Instagram was in June when she performed on the BGT live shows with a special cameo from her other half.<\/p>\n

Speaking previously about their relationship, Alesha, who initially hired Azuka as a backing dancer for her tour, shared that an unfortunate injury brought them close together.<\/p>\n

\u2018I had a foot operation, and I couldn\u2019t walk. He was literally sleeping on the floor, looking after me every day,\u2019 she reminisced of 2006.<\/p>\n

\u2018I was just looking at him thinking, \u201cThat is for better or for worse, isn\u2019t it?\u201d I looked a state.<\/p>\n

\u2018He was sleeping on the floor because I was on the couch. I couldn\u2019t even get up the stairs. If he can carry me to the toilet, he\u2019s a keeper.\u2019<\/p>\n

When asked in 2020 about the possibility of getting down on one knee, given that it was a leap year, she said: \u2018I wouldn\u2019t rule out ever proposing to him. I\u2019m not in a rush to get married but I would definitely be open-minded to it \u2013 why not?<\/p>\n

\u2018Unless he\u2019s down on one knee with a ring then I\u2019m not going to take him seriously.\u2019<\/p>\n

Ononye was Alesha\u2019s second husband, as she was married to British rapper Harvey<\/a> from 2005 until 2006.<\/p>\n

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