Alesha Dixon rules out a comeback with defunct UK garage trio Mis-Teeq

Alesha Dixon has ruled out a potential Mis-Teeq reunion, seventeen years after the popular girl-group disbanded. 

The singer became an overnight success with former band-members Su-Elise Nash and Sabrina Washington following the release of debut album Lickin’ On Both Sides at the height of the UK garage scene in 2001. 

But she admits the girls have no plans to reunite any time soon, despite still remaining close friends almost two decades after calling time on the R&B group – with Alesha, 44, recently visiting Su-Elise in Australia, where she now lives. 

Not happening: Alesha Dixon has ruled out a potential Mis-Teeq reunion, seventeen years after the popular girl-group disbanded

Appearing on Monday’s edition of This Morning, the mother-of-two – who juggles parenthood with her regular judging role on ITV show Britain’s Got Talent – insisted her current priority is releasing more solo music in the new year. 

She said: ‘I’m exhausted, I’m not gonna lie. I’ve got new music coming. Music is what I do, it’s something that I love.

‘I don’t call it a comeback. In 2023 I’m gonna make it a priority. I’ll put something out, probably around April or May. It’s a passion project. And I’m independent now so there’s no pressure.’

Old times: The singer became an overnight success with former band-members Sabrina Washington and Su-Elise Nash following the release of debut album Lickin’ On Both Sides (pictured in 2003)

She added: ‘There won’t be a Mis-Teeq reunion anytime soon. I caught up with Su-Elise in Australia. She lives there now. Our babies were playing together. The Mis-Teeq babies!’ 

The group released two albums between 2001 and 2005, with second LP Eye Candy climbing to number six on the UK chart and spawning the hit singles Scandalous, Can’t Get It Back and Style. 

Alesha has since pursued a string of solo projects, and she looked stunning while promoting her latest – The National Lottery’s Big Bash, co-hosted with comedian Jason Manford – on Monday morning.

Permanent split: But she admits the girls have no plans to reunite any time soon, despite remaining close friends almost two decades after calling time on the R&B group

Success: The group released two albums between 2001 and 2005, with second LP Eye Candy climbing to number six on the UK chart and spawning the hit singles Scandalous, Can’t Get It Back and Style (pictured in 2002)

Inspiration: Alesha admitted daughters Azura Sienna, nine, and Anaya, three – her children with husband Azuka Ononye – have inspired her to continue working on solo projects 

The singer showed off her physique in a thigh-skimming black velvet minidress with a faux-fur trim, teamed with smart peep-toe heels. 

Reflecting on her colourful career, Alesha admitted daughters Azura Sienna, nine, and Anaya Safiya, three – her children with husband Azuka Ononye – have inspired her to continue working on solo projects. 

She said: ‘When I became a mum nine years ago, she [Alesha] gave me the kick to go out and fight and pave the way. I want to show her that anything is possible.’

The National Lottery’s Big Bash airs on ITV1 from 8:30pm on New Year’s Eve.  

Lovely: The singer showed off her physique in a thigh-skimming black velvet minidress with a faux-fur trim, teamed with smart peep-toe heels 

New project: Alesha was appearing on This Morning to promote her New Year’s Eve show, The National Lottery’s Big Bash, which she co-hosts with Jason Manford (pictured)

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