Alesha Dixon was "deeply saddened" by Sir Bruce Forsyth's death.
Alesha Dixon
The 'Britain's Got Talent' panellist - who previously worked with the showbiz legend for three years when she was a judge on 'Strictly Come Dancing' - was distraught when the veteran broadcaster passed away in August because he was a great friend and source of "advice and support" for her.
She said: "I was deeply saddened by [his death]. It really affected me. He played a massive part in my life, he gave me priceless advice and support over the years and I'll always love him."
The 38-year-old beauty, who won 'Strictly' in 2007, sparked controversy when she quit the ballroom show to join the 'BGT' panel in 2012, but she's still a big fan of the BBC contest and can't wait to tune in to the new series.
Asked if she'll be watching, she said: "Absolutely, I was a fan of the show even before I was on it. My friend Aston [Merrygold] is doing it so I want to see how he gets on and I'm friends with Mollie [King] too."
Alesha - who has three-year-old daughter Azura with partner Azuka Ononye - recently stepped in as a guest judge on 'The X Factor' and though she had a great time and was well-received by the audience, it isn't a job she wants permanently.
She told OK! magazine "I was waiting for everyone to start attacking me but the reaction was the opposite. Simon [Cowell] and I have a really good relationship, we laughed all day. I was honoured they asked me, but I have no plans to join the show. I'm very, very happy on 'Britain's Got Talent'."
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