Former Strictly Come Dancing competitor, Kelly Brook, has lent her support to Alesha Dixon as a new judge on the show.

Kelly competed alongside Alesha when she eventually won the show back in 2007 and though she mentions her affection for outgoing judge Arlene Phillips, Brook thinks Alesha will being a lot to Strictly Come Dancing.

Brook is quoted by OK as saying: “It must be so hard for Alesha but she’ll be fine. I think she will be great.

“She’s such an amazing dancer. I think she’ll bring so much to the show. She looks amazing and has a great personality. It’s a great thing for Strictly to have her.”

Confirming that she also sympathises with Phillips, the star added: “It would have been nice to have them side by side.”