Saturday 30 June 2012

Still sexy at 41 and happier than ever after falling for a roofer she met on Twitter, Melanie Sykes reveals all


By'eck, I'm smitten! Still sexy at 41 and happier than ever after falling for a roofer she met on Twitter, Melanie Sykes reveals all

    Television presenter Melanie Sykes and I have never met, but I’m already quite familiar with the intimate details of her love life.
I know, for instance, that her new, much younger boyfriend has sent her a photo of himself naked in the middle of a field wearing only a leaf to cover his modesty; that she calls him Jack Rabbit; and that she’s fallen for him ‘hook, line and sinker’.
How do I know? Because their affair, as the lovely Mel concedes, is a modern-day romance: she met Jack Cockings, 26, on Twitter in April and the two, who began a relationship a few weeks ago, have shared their flirtatious tweets and photos with an avid internet audience ever since. 
'I really didn't mean to offend anyone - I just got carried away,' said Melanie Skyes on her rather risqué Twitter courtship
'I really didn't mean to offend anyone - I just got carried away,' said Melanie Skyes on her rather risqué Twitter courtship
Indeed, the running commentary on their love life became so explicit at one point – they appeared to be texting while in the throes of passion – that her friend, comedian Alan Carr, weighed in, imploring, ‘Will you two just get a room?!’ 
Now I’m here sitting next to her I can see why Jack’s first message to her was an incredulous, ‘No way are you 41! Marry me?’ But the conundrum remains: why did she choose to share their cheeky courtship with a global audience?

    ‘Oh, I don’t even consider the people who follow me on Twitter as fans. They’re friends, my community.’ I point out there were 34,000 of them – and now there are a lot more – agog to read the next instalment in the saucy saga of Mel and Jack. ‘It was just giddiness, banter; silly fun,’ she says. 
    ‘Nothing rude was actually happening, we were in different counties at the time. And I didn’t mean to offend anyone because I’m not an offensive girl. I’m nice! If I did upset anyone, I’m really sorry. I just got a bit carried away.’
    We’re used to seeing Mel in a far homelier context, either chatting on the sofa with Des O’Connor in the TV show they used to share or in the ITV kitchen co-presenting that feast of celebrity chit-chat and cooking, Let’s Do Lunch, alongside chef Gino D’Acampo. 
    She and Gino are back for a second series this summer, and will welcome a celebrity guest to each show. While he cooks a dish which has special memories for the star, Mel will elicit the juicy gossip about their life. Chris Moyles, Peter Andre, Carol Vorderman and Alan Carr – with whom she used to co-present a Radio 2 music show – will be among those appearing.
    Having a laugh: Melanie pictured with new beau Jack
    Having a laugh: Melanie pictured with new beau Jack
    Nothing mumsy about that outfit: Melanie posted snaps of herself wearing sexy lingerie
    Nothing mumsy about that outfit: Melanie posted snaps of herself wearing sexy lingerie
    Mel, the mother of two boys – Roman, ten, and Valentino (Tino), eight – was divorced from their father, Sicilian-born actor Daniel Caltagirone, in 2009. 
    Her new man Jack, who was raised in Dorset, runs his own roofing contracting company, dabbles in stock broking and has a five-year-old son. He and Mel may seem like an unlikely match, but she says, ‘I’m extremely happy, and vice versa. He’ll come to see me and still have roofing bitumen on his hands. I don’t care. I’m not interested in fame. 
    'Although I’ve been out with famous men (former Bros singer Matt Goss and actor Max Beesley have been past liaisons), I also dated a guy who sold motorised scooters. So it’s nice that Jack’s a working man. It feels like the real thing, for sure.’
    The age gap does not perturb her remotely; in fact, she’s drawn to younger men. 
    ‘Some older men find my independence threatening. Younger men don’t. It’s a generational thing. It’s quite a big ask for a man to be with someone as insanely independent as me, and younger men have the confidence. My ex-husband was two years younger than me. I’ve always gone out with younger men. They’re more fun and love to have a laugh.’ 
    Would she consider marrying again? 
    ‘I don’t think it’s necessary, but who knows?’ she smiles. ‘But I do know I definitely won’t have any more children. I’m done. All my energy is for my sons.’
    Mel, who is resolutely Northern and still speaks in her native Lancashire accent, is jokey and chatty and exceptionally beautiful – caramel skin, thoroughbred limbs and a dazzling smile. She maintains her toned physique by working out three times a week with a personal trainer. 
    ‘I don’t run because I’ve got a dodgy knee,’ she says, ‘but I cycle, skip, row and box – oh, and I’m doing some bum-building at the moment, because I’ve got a really flat bottom.’ She complements this regime with a low-carb diet, and has become so passionate about health and fitness that she’s launching her own range of Ellesse gym wear and nutrition products, Active Woman.
    It was just giddiness, banter; silly fun. Nothing rude was actually happening, we were in different counties at the time... I just got a bit carried away
    Would she consider having work done on her face? ‘No-o!’ she cries. 
    ‘I can say that without any fear of going back on it. My nana was beautiful into old age; my mum looks good for her years, too. And I always want to look like me. Forever. The only thing I’ve started to do is dye the odd grey hair.’ 
    Relaxed good-humour is her metier. She gained a reputation, in her first TV role as a showbiz reporter on The Big Breakfast, for drawing out the most intransigent of celebrity interviewees with her easy charm.
    ‘My secret weapon was always getting people talking. I only failed once, and that was with Bruce Willis at Cannes. My seven minutes with him got cut down to three and a half. And he was a bit drunk, to be honest. He didn’t say anything of interest. Impossible!’ 
    On Today With Des And Mel, which she co-hosted with O’Connor for three years until it was axed in 2006, she avoided the standard promotional interview – the plug for a book or film – and set about ‘having a laugh’ with her celebrity guests; evolving the signature style that won her the Going Out With Alan Carr gig on Radio 2. But she doesn’t take all the credit for her success, saying she learned from the best.
    ‘I’ve been so blessed with my co-presenters,’ says Mel. ‘Des was hilarious and such a true professional – he was the veteran in that partnership – and even funnier off air. Alan was a riot. We just bounced off each other. There was no substance, just fun. But he’s a very intelligent person and when he comes to dinner he’s a great conversationalist. He’s very knowledgeable about art. Now I’m working with former The Only Way Is Essex star Mark Wright (on ITV’s couples challenge show My Man Can), I’m the old pro. Mark’s been brought up so well. He’s so polite and willing to learn; lovely to be around.’
    She has always been picky about work and turns down more jobs than she accepts. ‘Reality TV? I don’t want to do it. I’ve said no to everything: Dancing On Ice, the jungle, Strictly – although I was tempted with that. But I can’t dance. I’ve got zero rhythm; my body’s too stiff for ballroom, and anyway it’s embarrassing. All that gyrating. Yuck! I’d rather be presenting.’
    Family figure? The presenter is mother to two boys, ten and seven
    Family figure: The presenter is mother to two boys, Roman, ten, and Valentino (Tino), eight
    Gino D'Acampo and Melanie on the set of 'Let's Do Lunch With Gino And Mel'
    Gino D'Acampo and Melanie on the set of 'Let's Do Lunch With Gino And Mel'
    Mel was born and raised, the daughter of an Anglo-Indian mother and Lancastrian engineer father, in the Manchester suburb of Mossley, and although she has lived in London for more than 20 years, she gravitates towards friends from similar backgrounds: her four closest friends (two of whom are childhood mates) are all ‘northern lassies’. 
    At school she ran the gauntlet of bullies who taunted her for her boyish figure and lanky legs. 
    ‘I was very thin and flat-chested; a late developer. I didn’t wear a bra until I was 16. I’ve always had a happy disposition but I absolutely hated school,’ she says. 
    Leaving with little idea of what she wanted to do, she fell into modelling. She came to the nation’s attention in 1996 as the sassy lass in the Boddington’s beer adverts who looked exotic but asked in resonant northern tones: ‘’Ere Tarquin, are your trollies ont’ right way round?’ She says, ‘That character was me, actually. I knew it was good, authentic, and two weeks after the advert aired I was asked to do screen tests for TV.’ The Big Breakfast came next, and everything followed on from there.
    I was very thin and flat-chested; a late developer. I didn’t wear a bra until I was 16. I’ve always had a happy disposition but I absolutely hated school
    She still seems utterly down-to-earth and unaffected: she won’t fritter away her money on designer clothes: ‘I can’t justify the price tag!’. 
    She is clearly a loving and devoted mum to her boys, the younger of whom, Tino, is autistic. 
    She points out that she has worked very little in the past two years because she was dealing first with the aftermath of her divorce – she and Daniel remain friendly and he is a hands-on father – and then with the problems attendant on Tino’s condition. She tried to find a private school which would take him, but none would. ‘So now he goes to a brilliant state school and I’ve managed to get him one-to-one help,’ she says.
    ‘Tino was diagnosed at two,’ she explains. ‘He was very quiet; he appeared to daydream, and at first we thought he might be deaf. When I was told he was autistic it was a blow. The only knowledge I had of the condition was from the film Rain Man (in which Dustin Hoffman plays an autistic savant). I sought help immediately, because early intervention is vital. I took him to a private clinic where they helped to push him out of his habitual and ritualistic behaviour. But he has difficulty making eye contact. When he says “hello” and “goodbye” you have to remind him, “You must look at people, Tino”. His obsession is trains. I buy him proper train-spotters’ DVDs and we read about trains together.
    The ex: Melanie was married to Daniel Caltagirone from 2001 to 2009
    The ex: Melanie was married to Daniel Caltagirone from 2001 to 2009
    ‘He may never be independent, but that’s all right because I’ll always be around to love him and care for him. But of course he may surprise us all, and actually I hope one day he’ll fall in love; that someone will love him for the amazing little fellow he is.’
    She points out that she has made another close friend on Twitter aside from Jack – another mother who has an autistic son – and the two of them have been to Liverpool to hear Temple Grandin, the high-functioning autistic author and inventor, speak. 
    ‘I like to go and listen to people talking about their areas of expertise,’ she says, ‘and I’d like to talk about autism too. But I’m terrible at public speaking! I just get really nervous. I did when I started as a showbiz reporter, too. I’d be physically ill before live shows. So scary!’
    It’s hard to imagine Mel being so consumed with nerves. She possesses a nice mix of earthiness and elegance. 
    Her mango-coloured jeans are from Topshop; her perfect complexion is inherited from her mother, a professional cook, and she has her father to thank for her refreshing lack of hauteur. It still sums her up, really, this amalgam of approachability and impossible glamour.
    Perhaps it accounts, too, for those injudicious tweets. Mel Sykes can be outrageously daft one minute and utterly down-to-earth and sensible the next. 
    Let’s Do Lunch…With Gino And Mel starts on Monday 9 July, weekdays at 12.30pm on ITV1.


    Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-2166370/Byeck-Im-smitten-Still-sexy-41-happier-falling-roofer-met-Twitter-Melanie-Sykes-reveals-all.html#ixzz1zK0hoThI

    A-list as you've never imagined, Rihanna, Miley, Brad, Beyonce, Johnny, Angelina ...


    A prim and proper Rihanna, Jennifer Aniston's mugshot and an obese Johnny Depp... the A-list as you've never imagined


    They are revered for their good looks and superb style of dress almost more than their talent as entertainers.
    But what would the world's most famous faces look like if they didn't have the best make-up artists and stylists that money can buy?
    Thanks to the handy work of one artist called Danny Evans, we now know exactly what a number of stars including Rihanna, Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston would look like if they were average Joes.
    Scrub down: Rihanna doesn't seem so glamorous without her outrageous style in this photo-shopped picture of the Bajan-born star
    Scrub down: Rihanna doesn't seem so glamorous without her outrageous style in this photo-shopped picture of the Bajan-born star
    Scrub down: Rihanna doesn't seem so glamorous without her outrageous style in this photo-shopped picture of the Bajan-born star
    The shock factor: The always trim Jennifer Aniston would likely be a bit larger if she didn't have personal chefs and trainers
    The shock factor: The always trim Jennifer Aniston would likely be a bit larger if she didn't have personal chefs and trainers
    The shock factor: The always trim Jennifer Aniston would likely be a bit larger if she didn't have personal chefs and trainers
    In an age where quick fix diets, personal chefs and Botox keep the beautiful looking radiant, New York artist Danny has stripped them back to humdrum.
    As a platinum selling pop star Rihanna is one of the most photographed women in the world, but without her outrageous dress sense she looks bland.
    Full-time artist Danny takes celebs and 'presents them as duller versions of themselves - maybe a little frumpier, heftier or a little plainer.'
    Material girl: If Madonna aged without her tough exercise regime she may be less toned and more saggy
    Material girl: If Madonna aged without her tough exercise regime she may be less toned and more saggy
    Material girl: If Madonna aged without her tough exercise regime she may be less toned and more saggy
    Born to be bad: Heartthrob Johnny Depp still has his facial hair but he has also gained a few pounds too
    Born to be bad: Heartthrob Johnny Depp still has his facial hair but he has also gained a few pounds too
    Born to be bad: Heartthrob Johnny Depp still has his facial hair but he has also gained a few pounds too
    The other half: Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie do not look a million miles away from their normal appearance but their style is lacking
    The other half: Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie do not look a million miles away from their normal appearance but their style is lacking
    He told the MailOnline: 'Basically just stripping away their cool personas I always find it interesting to see what's left after the Hollywood has been scrubbed off.  
    'My intention wasn't necessarily to age them, but to strip them of their 'Hollywood' facade. That has more or less been my general goal with this series all along.'
    The talented Danny has transformed the faces of some heavyweight names from the big screen and turned heartthrob Johnny Depp into a obese biker.
    A sight for sore eyes: Miley Cyrus might decide to keep her current hairstyle rather than opting for a quiff
    A sight for sore eyes: Miley Cyrus might decide to keep her current hairstyle rather than opting for a quiff
    A sight for sore eyes: Miley Cyrus might decide to keep her current hairstyle rather than opting for a quiff
    The cool: Jay-Z and Beyoncé have lost their edge as they have been transformed into a nerdy married couple
    The cool: Jay-Z and Beyoncé have lost their edge as they have been transformed into a nerdy married couple
    He also showed what Madonna could potentially look like if she aged naturally and dressed more appropriately for her age.
    His fascination with celebrities began back in 2006 when socialite Paris Hilton was at her peak of popularity.
    He said: 'I created the Planet Hiltron series in 2006. At that time, Paris Hilton's mug was all over the place. It was inescapable - magazines, television, the internet, everywhere.
    Grey star: Gwyneth Paltrow has aged graciously and still looks pretty with a silver bob
    Grey star: Gwyneth Paltrow has aged graciously and still looks pretty with a silver bob
    Grey star: Gwyneth Paltrow has aged graciously and still looks pretty with a silver bob
    Transformers: Fergie of the Black Eyed Peas and John Travolta also got the special treatment from New York artists Danny Evans
    Transformers: Fergie of the Black Eyed Peas and John Travolta also got the special treatment from New York artists Danny Evans
    Transformers: Fergie of the Black Eyed Peas and John Travolta also got the special treatment from New York artists Danny Evans
    The simple life: Nicole Richie is definitely lacking her Hollywood style in the altered image of her
    The simple life: Nicole Richie is definitely lacking her Hollywood style in the altered image of her
    The simple life: Nicole Richie is definitely lacking her Hollywood style in the altered image of her
    'So, I started a Myspace page satirizing her overexposure. At first I only focused on Paris, putting her face on any random image: Paris as Einstein, Paris as Ginger Rogers, Paris as a canary.'
    No one is safe from his smart work and two of the planets most glamorous couples have been made to look distinctively average.
    Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie look scruffy and disheveled while Beyoncé and her rapper husband Jay-Z both got transformed into a geeky looking married couple.
    To see more of Danny's work visit Planet Hiltron
    Back to basics: Sarah Jessica Parker looks right at home on a ranch with her horse after trading in her Jimmy Choo's for cowboy boots
    Back to basics: Sarah Jessica Parker looks right at home on a ranch with her horse after trading in her Jimmy Choo's for cowboy boots
    The beginning: A mixture of Paris Hilton and Albert Einstein was one of the first creations by Danny Evans
    The beginning: A mixture of Paris Hilton and Albert Einstein was one of the first creations by Danny Evans


    Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-2166849/A-prim-proper-Rihanna-Jennifer-Anistons-mugshot-obese-Johnny-Depp--Hollywoods-elite-youve-imagined.html#ixzz1zJICJRyi

    Victoria Pendleton sizzles as she trades in her cycling gear for a pair of fishnet tights and black pants


    Victoria Pendleton sizzles as she trades in her cycling gear for a pair of fishnet tights and black pants

      Victoria Pendleton may be a nine-time world champion track cyclist but she could easily be a top model when she retires.
    The British Olympian has traded in her Stella McCartney designed Lycra suit for a pair of racy fishnet tights and a short tight dress.
    The 31-year-old may train like an Amazonian but she revealed that she has a very different attitude to her fellow athletes.
    Top body: Cyclist Victoria Pendleton posed in a racy photo shoot and revealed that her emotions make her different from her peers
    Top body: Cyclist Victoria Pendleton posed in a racy photo shoot and revealed that her emotions make her different from her peers
    Speaking candidly to Esquire about her trials and tribulations, fears and frustrations, she admitted that her emotions leave her feeling exposed.
    She said: 'People say as a sportsperson, you shouldn’t reveal your weaknesses. You shouldn’t come across as vulnerable. But I am vulnerable. I am emotional. What’s wrong with that?' 
    'As long as my legs are faster than the other girls' and I hold my s*** together, it doesn’t matter.'
    Sultry star: The Olympic athlete will retire after the London games and will not stay within in the sport
    Sultry star: The Olympic athlete will retire after the London games and will not stay within in the sport
    Payback time: Victoria is relishing the fact that she will be competing on home soil with British supporters cheering her on
    Payback time: Victoria is relishing the fact that she will be competing on home soil with British supporters cheering her on
    Esquire is out now
    The full interview appears in August's Esquire
    In August Victoria will compete at the London Olympics, and despite winning gold in Beijing four years ago she has unfinished business with the games.
    She told the magazine: 'I tried to feel something but I couldn’t. It didn’t feel like it was happening. 
    'I was smiling at one point but then the national anthem started and I was like, 'You can’t laugh through the national anthem. That’s treason!' But it just felt so comical. It was totally messed up.'
    Victoria is relishing the chance to compete on home turf because it will give her the edge over her foreign competitors.
    She said: 'When I was in Melbourne being jeered by the crowd, I thought, 'Just you wait until we get to London. Just you wait.''
    Britain's most decorated female track cyclist will be hoping to add three more golds medals to her impressive collection but will then retire from the sport.
    She told BBC Sport: 'I'd like to work in sport, but maybe not elite sport and cycling. I'm not ready to go back and stand trackside.
    'I could carry on for another four years, but it would not be my first choice. I would not want to do something that would make me unhappy.'
    Read the full Victoria Pendleton interview in the Esquire August issue


    Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-2166842/Victoria-Pendleton-sizzles-trades-cycling-gear-pair-fishnet-tights-black-pants.html#ixzz1zIuX5pQ5

    Slimline Tulisa shows off the results of her 'eat everything, never exercise' diet plan in a sexy striped bikini


    Slimline Tulisa shows off the results of her 'eat everything, never exercise' diet plan in a sexy striped bikini

      She has got a figure to die for and claims that she doesn't diet or exercise to stay in shape. 
    And yesterday Tulisa showed off the results of her somewhat unique 'eating plan' as she sported a sexy striped bikini on the beach in Ibiza.
    The 23-year-old star was seen wearing a cute black and white two-piece as she soaked up the sunshine with friends while on her work break on the Spanish island.
    Eat everything, never exercise: Tulisa showed off the results of her unique 'diet plan' in a sexy striped bikini as she enjoyed the sunshine in Ibiza yesterday
    Eat everything, never exercise: Tulisa showed off the results of her unique 'diet plan' in a sexy striped bikini as she enjoyed the sunshine in Ibiza yesterday
    Svelte: But Tulisa admitted in the interview that while she is slim, she is 'jellified' and has no muscle
    Svelte: But Tulisa admitted in the interview that while she is slim, she is 'jellified' and has no muscle
    Svelte: But Tulisa admitted in the interview that while she is slim, she is 'jellified' and has no muscle
    Tulisa teamed her bikini with a pair of huge hoop earrings, wearing her long brown hair piled in a messy bun on top of her head.
    And there wasn't an inch to pinch as Tulisa alternated her sunbathing with dips in the cool ocean and snacking on treats.
    Best of friends: Tulisa was joined by her PA Gareth Varey on the break, but he looked more interested in checking his phone than basking in the sun
    Best of friends: Tulisa was joined by her PA Gareth Varey on the break, but he looked more interested in checking his phone than basking in the sun
    Cooling off: Tulisa splashed herself with water as she alternated her sunbathing with dips in the ocean
    Cooling off: Tulisa splashed herself with water as she alternated her sunbathing with dips in the ocean
    Cooling off: Tulisa splashed herself with water as she alternated her sunbathing with dips in the ocean
    The X Factor judge said in a recent interview that when it comes to nutrition and exercising, she 'doesn't actually try'.
    She said: 'I eat whatever I want and I never go to the gym or work out. I’m just bloody lucky and I’ll carry on stuffing my face while I can get away with it.
    Tucking in: Tulisa was also seen snacking on various treats as she sat on the sunlounger
    Tucking in: Tulisa was also seen snacking on various treats as she sat on the sunlounger
    Nice? Tulisa certainly appeared to be enjoying what looked to be a chicken drumstick
    Nice? Tulisa certainly appeared to be enjoying what looked to be a chicken drumstick
    Nice? Tulisa certainly appeared to be enjoying what looked to be a chicken drumstick
    'I’m slim but I’m jellified. I’m pure jelly! There’s no muscle there. I love food; it’s hard for me not to overindulge. I’ve got boobs and a bum so I’ll never be super-skinny.'
    Tulisa was joined by some male friends and her PA Gareth Varey as she enjoyed the break, which came after she performed for Ibiza and Mallorca Live.
    Perfect from every angle: Tulisa's figure will no doubt be envied by women all over the world
    Perfect from every angle: Tulisa's figure will no doubt be envied by women all over the world
    Perfect from every angle: Tulisa's figure will no doubt be envied by women all over the world
    Perfect from every angle: Tulisa's figure will no doubt be envied by women all over the world
    S-T-R-E-T-C-H! Tulisa appears to be using the work break as a chance to kick back and relax as well
    S-T-R-E-T-C-H! Tulisa appears to be using the work break as a chance to kick back and relax as well
    S-T-R-E-T-C-H! Tulisa appears to be using the work break as a chance to kick back and relax as well
    Say cheese! Tulisa also took the opportunity to pose up with some eager fans who were keen for a snap
    Say cheese! Tulisa also took the opportunity to pose up with some eager fans who were keen for a snap
    Although she is now heading back to the UK to perform at T4 On The Beach this weekend, she said she will definitely be making a return trip to Ibiza.
    She said: 'Nooooooo I don't wana go home!!!!!!!! Back next week F it.'
    Covering up: Tulisa was later seen wearing a blue patterned dress over her bikini
    Covering up: Tulisa was later seen wearing a blue patterned dress over her bikini
    Covering up: Tulisa was later seen wearing a blue patterned dress over her bikini
    Heading back to the hotel: Tulisa still looked as slender as ever in the vest dress as she called it a day
    Heading back to the hotel: Tulisa still looked as slender as ever in the vest dress as she called it a day


    Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-2166497/Slimline-Tulisa-shows-results-eat-exercise-life-plan-sexy-striped-bikini.html#ixzz1zG5WgR1r

    Alesha Dixon steps out in another white mini-dress as she parades her long legs


    If it ain't broke... Alesha Dixon steps out in another white mini-dress as she parades her long legs

      Alesha Dixon is not not one to shy away from a good night out in the company of friends.
    And enjoying some downtime before she jumps back into her seat on the judging panel of Britain's Got Talent the bubbly singer was spotted as she left Hakkasan restaurant in London last night. 
    Alesha who spent the first half of the evening at the opening of the new Coast flagship shop in Oxford Street opted for a quick outfit change before heading to the Chinese eatery.
    Outfit change! Alesha Dixon was spotted as she left a restaurant in London following her glamorous showing at the opening of the new Coast flagship store in Oxford Street
    Outfit change! Alesha Dixon was spotted as she left a restaurant in London following her glamorous showing at the opening of the new Coast flagship store in Oxford Street
    Outfit change! Alesha Dixon was spotted as she left a restaurant in London following her glamorous showing at the opening of the new Coast flagship store in Oxford Street
    Going for another short number, the 33-year-old showed off her toned pins in a white shirt dress which had black floral trimming and gold buttons.
    She choose to keep her hair up in the same style she had rocked earlier and teamed the outfit with a pair of block coloured strapped wedges by Rupert Sanderson.
    Keeping her accessories to a minimum she added a tan clutch bag to finish off her look.
    Home time: The 33-year-old was all smiles as she made her way to her waiting car
    Home time: The 33-year-old was all smiles as she made her way to her waiting car
    Having enjoyed her fun packed night out, Alesha took to her Twitter page to tell her followers all.
    The singer gushed about how 'lovely' the night had been in high spirited tweet.
    Her post read: 'Lovely evening with Coast followed by dinner with the girlies. Happy bunny :) xxx' 
    'Lovely evening': Alesha gushed over Twitter about how much fun she had last night
    'Lovely evening': Alesha gushed over Twitter about how much fun she had last night
    'Lovely evening': Alesha gushed over Twitter about how much fun she had last night
    Yesterday earlier in the evening Alesha showed off her long legs in a sweet white dress.
    Her dress sported a high neckline, and was formed of a pretty white flower pattern.
    Alesha accessorised with a short pale gold pendant, and completed her look with studded cream platform heels.
    She wore her hair up in a chic ballerina bun, and kept her make-up simple, with the focus on her eyes.
    Showing off her best assets: Alesha Dixon wore a pretty white dress to the Coast flagship store opening on London's Oxford street yesterday
    Showing off her best assets: Alesha Dixon wore a pretty white dress to the Coast flagship store opening on London's Oxford street yesterday
    Showing off her best assets: Alesha Dixon wore a pretty white dress to the Coast flagship store opening on London's Oxford street yesterday
    Though she's been keeping busy in her spare time, it appears that Alesha's future with Britain's Got Talent is more certain than she previously believed.
    She said earlier this month: 'They have said they'd like me back but until I sign on that dotted line you just don't know.'
    'They have not asked me. I am not waiting for that phone call.'
    Alesha told The Sun: 'I make decisions based on my gut instinct and it felt right. I have not got a bad word to say about 'Strictly', I loved everything about it during my time there.'
    'I embrace change though. I like to do new things and I think it is about evolving as a person.'
    Simple but chic: Alesha wore her hair up in a chic ballerina bun, and kept her make-up simple, with the focus on her eyes
    Simple but chic: Alesha wore her hair up in a chic ballerina bun, and kept her make-up simple, with the focus on her eyes
    Last week Alesha met up with Amanda Holden, David Walliams for a catch-up dinner last night, with Simon Cowell missing out on all the fun.
    The music mogul is currently in the U.S. filming the X Factor, but he was apparently a frequent topic of conversation during the meal.
    The trio met up for dinner at The Ivy in the West End, before moving on to drinks at The Ivy Club next door.
    They seemed to have a whale of a time, and tottered out afterwards arm in arm.
    Gearing up for another BGT series? Alesha was spotted enjoying dinner with Amanda Holden and David Walliams last week
    Gearing up for another BGT series? Alesha was spotted enjoying dinner with Amanda Holden and David Walliams last week


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