Growing up, I used to think I'd never get on a plane - I was terrified. But when I joined Mis-Teeq, being on a plane was my job. I used to scream on flights. Full-on screams.

There were very few British black women on TV or in music when I was a teenager; when you're growing up, you need someone you can identify with. I remember at Christmas being bought a doll that didn't look anything like me, so I threw it away.

Once you've been through tough times, you can only become stronger.

The Alesha Show' was done with production crew Xenomania, and this time, I've worked with a lot of upcoming new producers.

I found out I was pregnant seven days after my wedding. I was on honeymoon with my family.

Marriage was never a destination with me.

The only day I remember of my parents' marriage was the day my dad walked out. As I stood there at five years old, with my older sister and younger brother, I knew that he was gone.

I'm the first person in my family to play poker.