Alesha Dixon

Known for her firm but fair judging style, Alesha is celebrating a decade on BGT this year. She tends to favour musical acts but her background in dancing – and of course her glitterball-winning stint on Strictly – means she’s well equipped to deliver critique to dancers. “I’ve learned to embrace allll kinds off acts over the years and can equally be excited by a brilliant comedian, ventriloquist, or whatever,” says the former Mis-Teeq singer. Her most memorable Golden Buzzer acts include comedian Nabil Abdul Rashid, who finished fourth in the most recent series, and the 100 Voices of Gospel choir in series 10. Alesha says, “It’s one of these feel good shows that tries to make everyone smile – a distraction. It’s so fun and heart-warming which makes it the perfect tonic for anyone that wants a bit of escapism.”