Mark Foster Backs Team Alesha

Former Strictly participant Mark Foster has given his backing to new judge Alesha Dixon.

He told The Mirror: "Alesha struggled to find her feet - and she got a slating. But just like the contestants, she is getting better and better. Last week she was saying a lot more. She brings a freshness and charisma to the judging panel. It has nothing to do with ageism, but I think the show needed a shake-up. She'll be great."

Mark got quite a hard time from the judges. Maybe things would have been a little easier if he'd had Alesha judging him...