Britain's Got Talent judge Alesha Dixon 'hits back' at contestant after he 'mocks' Cheryl in audition: 'Don't come after a mate of mine'
The pair will be working together on The Voice UK soonAlesha Dixon reportedly buzzed a Britain’s Got Talent contestant after he mocked her friend Cheryl’s singing during auditions in Blackpool.
According to The Sun, the moment happened while an impressionist named Cameron was midway through his act.
Alesha then addressed the remark during her feedback after the performance, explaining her decision to use the buzzer.
“You don’t come after a mate of mine,” she reportedly said.
TV Guide has contacted ITV for comment.
Cheryl and Alesha Dixon join The Voice UK
Alesha and Cheryl are joining the next series of The Voice UK, with Alesha presenting and Cheryl coaching.
Cheryl has already had a taste of The Voice UK, appearing as a guest during the Battles Round in the latest series currently airing on ITV1. She joined will.i.am to support his team, rather than taking a permanent place on the coaching panel.
During the episode, Will said he had spent 13 years trying to persuade her to join him. The appearance drew on a longstanding working relationship between the two musicians, who have collaborated over the years.
Addressing Team Will, Cheryl offered encouragement and backed the coach guiding them through the competition.
She said: “I’m so excited for you. You couldn’t be in better hands than you are with my man Will.”
Her advice also came from personal experience of competing on a televised talent show. Cheryl found fame on Popstars: The Rivals, which selected the members of Girls Aloud in 2002.
In a separate interview during the programme, she reflected on recognising the pressure contestants face when they perform.
Cheryl said: “You’ve just got to know that you’re good, or you wouldn’t be here.”
When is Britain’s Got Talent back?
Britain’s Got Talent and the revamped The Voice UK are both due on ITV in 2027. The Blackpool auditions form part of Britain’s Got Talent’s 20th series.
ITV recently announced that Alesha will co-host series 15 of The Voice UK with Stacey Solomon, taking over from Emma Willis. Emma now hosts BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing.
Read more: The Voice UK’s Rewind button ‘scrapped’ as bosses introduce brand new twist
Meanwhile, Cheryl will join the coaching panel alongside rapper Aitch, with will.i.am and Kelly Rowland also in the line-up. The changes include Sir Tom Jones leaving his coaching role, with Cheryl joining in his place.
The Voice UK continues at 8.35pm on ITV1 and ITVX on Saturday October 24, 2026
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