Beautiful, smiling, and unwaveringly upbeat, you would be forgiven for thinking that the pop star and Strictly success story, Alesha Dixon, has followed an easy path to fame. But behind the smile that has endeared her to the nation lies a story of struggle, heartbreak and rejection. Despite this, Alesha has gone on to turn her life and career around; her rise to the top is the stuff of dreams and her strength of mind, determination and bubbly personality have cemented her role as the nation s sweetheart.