The ex-Misteeq singer - and former Strictly champion - joined the judging panel in a cloud of controversy this summer after she replaced longstanding judge Arlene Phillips on the BBC1 show.
Some 272 people complained to the broadcaster about the Breathe Slow star's performance as a judge on the first shows of the new series, but a statement from the BBC defended the 30-year-old's work on the celebrity dance contest.
'We are delighted with Alesha's debut performance as part of the judging panel on Strictly Come Dancing and that so many millions tuned in to enjoy the show,' said a spokesperson.
'Having won the contest in 2007, Alesha understands exactly what it takes to excel as a dancer as well as knowing just what the celebrity contestants are going through in the competition.
'Her knowledge and direct experience adds a different perspective to the panel which compliments the whole judging line-up.'
Dixon herself remained bullish in the face of criticism, telling the Daily Mirror: 'I am not a quitter. It's not in my nature to consider quitting.'
She added: 'You can't please all the people all the time. You don't get much time to decide what to say.'
The BBC also received more than 100 complaints about the scheduling of the new series of Strictly Come Dancing, which clashed with ITV1's The X Factor.
X Factor judge Simon Cowell had criticised the BBC's perceived attempt to start a ratings war, saying it punished viewers, but saw his own talent show emerge victorious on Saturday evening, with an average audience of 9.3 million watching The X Factor while an average of 7.7 million watched Strictly Come Dancing.
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