Alesha Dixon Fires Back at Britain’s Got Talent Contestant After He Mocks Her Friend Cheryl: “You Don’t Come After a Mate of Mine”
Alesha Dixon made her feelings unmistakably clear when a Britain’s Got Talent contestant took aim at her friend Cheryl Cole’s singing ability during auditions in Blackpool.
The judge was unimpressed by impressionist Cameron’s performance and hit her red buzzer halfway through his act. Once he had finished, Alesha explained exactly why she had decided to stop him, making it clear that mocking someone close to her was a step too far.
“You don’t come after a mate of mine,” she declared.
The moment unfolded during auditions for the 20th series of ITV’s long-running talent show, with Cameron discovering that his impression had not gone down well with one particularly protective judge.
Alesha and Cheryl’s Friendship Grows Stronger on ITV
Alesha’s reaction comes as her friendship with Cheryl appears to have grown closer following their recent work together on The Voice.
Cheryl has joined the ITV singing competition as a coach, replacing Tom Jones, while Alesha has taken over presenting duties from Emma Willis. The new series was filmed last month, bringing the pair together in their respective roles.
Judging by Alesha’s response to Cameron’s performance, the two women have developed a strong bond away from the Britain’s Got Talent judging panel.
Although contestants on BGT are accustomed to facing criticism from show boss Simon Cowell, Alesha demonstrated that she is equally willing to make her displeasure known when an act crosses a line with her.
Her swift decision to press the buzzer, followed by her pointed explanation, left little doubt about where she stood on the matter.
Both Shows Set to Return in 2027
The incident offers a glimpse of the personalities viewers can expect to see when both talent competitions return to television.
The next seasons of The Voice and Britain’s Got Talent are scheduled to air in 2027, with Cheryl and Alesha taking on their new roles in the singing competition.
For Cameron, however, the Blackpool audition provided an early reminder that a celebrity impression can carry risks, particularly when it involves someone a judge considers a close friend.
His attempt to poke fun at Cheryl’s singing ability ultimately prompted a firm response from Alesha, who made it clear that her loyalty to her friend came first.
