Dixon "not ready" for relationship

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Alesha Dixon has revealed that she is "not ready" for another relationship.

The singer admitted that she has only recently found solace in being single and does not want a boyfriend for the time being.

"I'm not dating. I'm still single and loving it. It's taken me a little while to say being single is a good thing, but now it's great," she told The Sun.

"I am open-minded and if I met someone I'd be willing to go on a date. But right now I don't think it's meant to be and I'm not ready."

Dixon broke up with former husband MC Harvey in 2006 after he was caught having an affair with Popstars: The Rivals reject Javine Hylton.

"After a six-year relationship I'm finally baggage-free. I can be spontaneous and hang out with musicians on the same creative plane as me. It's selfish in a way but it's my one opportunity to achieve all my ambitions," she added.

The star's new single 'Breathe Slow' looks set to crack the Top 5 this Sunday on downloads alone.