Alesha Dixon has hinted that she may not be returning to BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing later this year.

The singer replaced Arlene Phillips on the show last year, but may be about to drop out and concentrate on her music career.

Dixon told The Mirror: “I’m starting the album from scratch this week, including writing and recording everything. It’s all I’m thinking about. That’s what I’m concentrating on.

“I can’t say when it’ll be finished, it can take anything from six months to a year… I’m aiming to get my first single out in the summer.”

When asked about the BBC One series, Dixon’s manager said: “Strictly was so last year.”