Alesha Dixon 'set to receive seven-figure windfall after Mis-Teeq royalties were not paid for over ten years'... after she hints girlband could reunite
She became famous for being one third of Mis-Teeq.
And now Alesha Dixon is set to receive a seven-figure windfall after it was discovered that royalties from her girlband days were not paid for more than ten years.
The 38-year-old, along with her bandmates Sabrina Washington and Su-Elise Nash, have not received half of their royalties after their record label went bankrupt, a source has revealed.
Payout: Alesha Dixon is set to receive a seven-figure windfall after it was discovered that royalties from her girlband days were not paid for more than ten years
A source told The Sun: 'There is a huge amount of money waiting for them. It is well into the millions.
'For their biggest hit alone, Scandalous, they are owed more than £1million because of its use in an Armani advert.
'No one is suggesting any malice is involved. The money got lost purely due to various administrative errors.'
Girl power: The 38-year-old, along with her bandmates Sabrina Washington and Su-Elise Nash, have not received half of their royalties after their record label went bankrupt
It comes as Alesha hinted that Mis-Teeq hinted that the girlband could re-unite in the future, saying it would be 'disastrous' if it didn't happen.
However, fans should get too excited just yet as the Britain's Got Talent judge confessed there was no fixed date on the cards at the moment.
The Scandalous hitmakers, who formed in remain great friends since going their separate ways in 2005.
Reunited at last? Alesha Dixon revealed the Mis-Teeq ladies will be coming back strong during an interview with Lorraine on Friday morning, confessing that it would be 'disastrous' not to reunite
Speaking on Lorraine on Friday, Alesha said: 'I don't know what we're waiting for to be honest! We're talking, we love each other, but timing is key.
'At the moment I'm working on solo material and it's about finding time. It would be disastrous not to do anything!
'If it wasn't for the girls, I wouldn't be doing anything I am doing today.'
Firm pals: The Scandalous hitmakers - including Sabrina Washington and Su-Elise Nash - remain great friends since going their separate ways in 2005
Alesha also opened up about her three-year-old daughter Azura, who she raises with partner Azuka Ononye.
The star made hearts melt by sharing a sweet video of the toddler singing her heart out in the recording studio, which Lorraine cooed over on the show.
Alesha laughed: 'She wasn't supposed to come to work with me. I can't say no to her! She sang Twinkle Twinkle Little Star. She loved it!'
Looking good: The Scandalous hitmaker was dressed to impress in an embroidered Zara dress and coordinating red stilettos
Looking good: The TV personality styled her locks in a top knot, offset by large gold hoops
'She finally made the connection with what I'm doing, which is nice.'
When Lorraine joked that Azura would definitely be following in her mother's footsteps by pursuing a showbiz career, Alesha joked, 'Doctor would be nice!'
The TV personality also discussed the upcoming series of BGT, which sees her reunite with fan favourite judging line-up, David Walliams, Simon Cowell and Amanda Holden.
High hopes: When Lorraine joked that Azura would definitely be following in her mother's footsteps by pursuing a showbiz career, Alesha joked, 'Doctor would be nice!'
New series: The TV personality also discussed the upcoming series of BGT, which sees her reunite with fan favourite judging line-up, David Walliams, Simon Cowell and Amanda Holden
Not long to wait: Ahead of next weekend's first episode, Alesha teased that comedian David was worse behaved than ever
'David is up to his usual tricks. He does something so outrageous this year that even I was shocked! We're pushing each other futher every time,' she said.
Discussing her respect for Amanda, she enthused: 'I love her to bits. I supported her in her show stepping out.
'We went for drinks afterwards. I've got so much respect for her!'
So sweet: The star made hearts melt by sharing a sweet video of the toddler singing her heart out in the recording studio, which Lorraine cooed over on the show
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