After the last year’s events and the publicity I have, by default, gained, I hope to be considered a role model and ambassador for hundreds of women and girls across the UK. I therefore cannot condone such malicious gossip as myself and Alesha “being at loggerheads”. As a mother of two girls I am raising them to be considerate and respectful of other women and each other. I cannot stand by and let un-truths be printed or posted online which they may possibly read in the future. Both Alesha and I are hugely disappointed that everything we predicted to happen has – despite us sharing a genuine friendship. I hope to be back for series 7 of BGT and have never considered leaving!

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