Alesha Dixon is reportedly considering quitting Strictly Come Dancing, after BBC bosses banned her from singing on the show.

Alesha joined the show as a judge in September this year and hoped that the high profile role would boost her music career as Cheryl Cole’s move to X Factor did hers. However as her latest single struggles in the charts, Alesha is thought to be wondering if replacing Arlene Phillips was worth the furore it has caused.

A source told The News Of The World:

“Alesha’s right on the edge at the moment. She feels like the BBC haven’t backed her at all this year and she’s ready to quit after just one series.

“When Cheryl started on X Factor she was given a massive fanfare by Simon and the ITV producers. Alesha doesn’t believe she’s had any of that.

“The one thing she was really excited about was performing her single on the show. But they refused point blank.”

The source added: “She thought being on the show could catapult her into the top ten again. Just look what that sort of exposure did for Cheryl.

“But Alesha really struggled in the charts because there wasn’t even a mention of her single on Strictly. She’s started to wonder if it was all worth it.”