Alesha Dixon has revealed her latest career change as she has made a surprise move away from music.
Alesha, 46, is best-known as a singer and TV host, rising to fame in Mis-Teeq before securing presenting gigs on shows including Britain’s Got Talent.
However, she has now made a big move into the film industry as she has signed up as an executive producer of a short film.
Alesha has joined the team producing Fire Lily, which tells a story about the systematic abuse of power in society and has been written by Phil Dunn.
Alesha’s involvement in the project was announced in an Instagram post on Wednesday, with Alesha then excitedly promoting the venture on her Stories.
Alesha said of her major move: ‘I’m honoured and excited to join an already stellar team of creatives and watch Fire Lily blossom.
Alesha Dixon (pictured in May) has revealed her latest career change as she has made a surprise move away from music
Alesha has signed up as an executive producer of Fire Lily, a short film about the systematic abuse of power in society which has been written by Phil Dunn
‘I believe this film will make a powerful impact on the world and inspire many people.’
Alesha was previously listed as an executive producer on her music video Chargie, but this marks her first major venture into the film industry.
She is joining Danish film producer Kim Magnusson and actress Theresa Godly – who has taken on minor roles in Motherland and EastEnders – on the project.
Kim, 59, has signed on off the back of his major success at the 2025 Oscars with I’m Not a Robot, which won the award for Best Live Action Short Film.
According to a synopsis, 15-minute short film Fire Lily will tell the story of a Black dancer being wrongful detained by a white police officer.
It adds: ‘As violence flares, reality ruptures into stunning poetry, movement, and sound. Fire Lily is a searing short film about injustice, shared breath, and beauty that blooms amid devastation.’
The film is currently fundraising online for its production and has so far achieved 80 per cent of its $15,000 (£11,000) goal, with one day to go until the deadline.
Writer Phil’s last film, titled The Stupid Boy, qualified for Oscar and BAFTA consideration, but didn’t make the final shortlist.
Alesha rose to fame in the 2000s as part of R&B and garage group Mis-Teeq and she has since become a sought-after TV presenter, but is now also exploring a new path as a producer
Alesha rose to fame in the 2000s as part of R&B and garage group Mis-Teeq and she has since become a sought-after TV presenter.
She has hosted Children In Need and Comic Relief, and has served as a judge on Britain’s Got Talent since 2012.
However, the talent show’s judging panel has undergone quite the shake-up as her co-star Bruno Tonioli has reportedly quit after two seasons.
It has been claimed that internet sensation KSI is in discussions to take over the position after filling in for Bruno on the most recent series, according to The Sun.
Bruno, 69, who previously judged Strictly Come Dancing, joined the ITV show in 2023 following David Walliams’ departure.
Despite reported efforts from show boss Simon Cowell, 65, to convince him to remain, conflicting commitments with Bruno’ Dancing With The Stars gig in the US are said to have made it impossible to continue.
A source told the publication: ‘Bruno has officially quit Britain’s Got Talent and they are hoping that KSI will replace him.
Alesha has served as a judge on Britain’s Got Talent since 2012, but there has been a shake-up this year amid reports that Bruno Tonioli is leaving. Also pictured (left): Simon Cowell and Amanda Holden
‘He absolutely loved being on the panel with Simon, Alesha and Amanda Holden but Bruno just can’t juggle his schedule with filming.
‘There is no bad blood and Bruno is leaving with a smile on his face.’
MailOnline contacted Bruno’s representatives for comment at the time.
Sources close to the situation have confirmed the line-up for next year is still purely speculation.
