Rachel: It’ll be tough for Alesha

Rachel Stevens reckons that Alesha Dixon will find her new judging job a challenge.

The former Mis-Teeq singer, who won the fifth season of Strictly Come Dancing, will replace choreographer Arlene Phillips on the judging panel, where she will give her opinions alongside Len Goodman, Bruno Tonioli and Craig Revel Horwood.

“I think it will be a tough call for her because Arlene’s been on the show a long time,” Rachel said.

“But she’s been given a great opportunity and she loved it and won it, so I’m sure it’ll be good. I think it’s great.”

Rachel – who lost out to Holby City’s Tom Chambers in the last season – has advice for the new batch of contestants, which includes boxer Joe Calzaghe, soap star Natalie Cassidy and cricketer Phil Tufnell.

“Just to love it. Really enjoy it. It’s an amazing experience so throw yourself into it 100 per cent, have a giggle with it and not take it too seriously,” she advised.

And Rachel revealed that she can’t wait for the new series, which starts on September 18.

“Oh my God, yeah. I can’t wait. It’s so exciting. I’m literally counting down the days,” she added.

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Posted: September 10th, 2009