Alesha Dixon ‘pushed to sign up’ boyband star ex-boyfriend for Mis-Teeq reunion concert after secret romance

ALESHA Dixon ‘pushed’ for her boyband star ex-boyfriend to be part of the Mis-Teeq reunion concert after they had a secret two-year relationship. Today The Sun told how, while Mis-Teeq have secured the likes of R&B star Kele Le Roc and garage singer Malika, they were snubbed by soul legend Shola Ama and Grammy-nominated Brit girl group FLO. Insiders have revealed Alesha Dixon ‘pushed’ for her boyband star ex-boyfriend to be part of the Mis-Teeq reunion concert Credit: Broadimage Mis-Teeq are set to perform at Wembley Arena next week to mark 25 years since their debut album Credit: Hollie Molloy/British Vogue/PA Wire One act who has signed on for the show, which takes place at the OVO Arena Wembley next week, is boyband Damage – and Alesha, 47, had a secret two-year relationship with member Noel Sampson in the late nineties. A well-placed insider said: “Mis-Teeq wanted a total girl power vibe as that’s what they’re all about. Sign up for the Showbiz newsletter Thank you! “Alesha was on board with that at first but then suggested Damage and was really pushing for the boys to be a part of the show. “Sabrina [Washington] and Su-Elise [Nash] love Damage but tried to stick to the original plan for female acts only. When Alesha wouldn’t let it go they gave in.” Today The Sun revealed how boyband Damage have been signed up as one of the opening acts Credit: Redferns Noel Sampson previously opened up about his secret two-year romance with Alesha and called her ‘beautiful with an amazing heart’ Credit: @noeldmg/Instagram The Sun has reached out to Alesha’s representative for comment. Damage – also made up of Jade Jones, Rashaan J Bromfield and Andrez Harriot – shot to fame in the mid nineties and are known for hits including Forever and Wonderful Tonight. Noel, who is currently in a relationship, previously opened up about his two-year romance with Alesha before she was famous. Speaking previously about their relationship, he said: “From the moment I met Alesha, she was the way she is now – ­headstrong, beautiful, with an amazing heart. Most read in Showbiz “She would always stand up for what she believed was right. She was ­grounded and humble, and she hasn’t changed. “I used to take taxis to see her, and charge them back to the label. Suddenly, they were like, ‘Hang on, you’re taking these taxis out of London!’ “I was busted but it was good while it lasted! I used to wait outside of Ladbrokes for her to finish her shift and then we would go off together.” Meanwhile Alesha split from the father of her two children Azuka Ononye, 44, in 2025 after a 12-year relationship. Comment now