Alesha Dixon sparks BGT feud rumours as she reveals close friendships with only two of her fellow judges

"Our children hang out together and we see each other outside of the show."

She added: "There’s a genuine love and friendship there that has built over the years and I cherish that."

She didn't mention the newest judge to the scene Bruno Tonioli, who joined the ITV show last year as a replacement for David Walliams.

Whilst not sharing any issues amongst the four judges, Alesha did add: "As somebody who has worked in the industry for a long time, I do know that sometimes you can appear on screen to be friendly with somebody, but that might not be the case behind the scenes."

The comments come as head judge and entertainment mogul Simon Cowell stepped back from this year's auditions last month after the shock death of One Direction star Liam Payne.

A spokesman for the programme's producer, Freemantle UK, confirmed they were pausing auditions when the shock news of Liam's death broke.

In a statement they said: "Due to the tragic passing of Liam Payne, we have decided to postpone the Britain's Got Talent auditions. Our thoughts are with Liam's friends, family and all who loved him."

Simon, who famously created One Direction, called off the Blackpool auditions shortly after discovering the awful news.

Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon, KSI and Bruno then later continued filming, with KSI stepping in for Simon to allow auditions to continue.

A source said: "This news has hit Simon incredibly hard - he is utterly shocked and devastated.

"He adored Liam, and was close to his family with whom he is sure to reach out privately. He didn't feel it was right to continue with filming BGT, and when it resumes on Saturday, does not feel he'll be in the right head space to continue.

"All the judges and production crew are being hugely supportive."