Jesy Nelson latest – Shock as Little Mix 'SPLIT' to pursue solo projects after Leigh-Anne's Nicki Minaj blackfishing row
LITTLE Mix could be about to call it quits as the three remaining band members are reportedly about to launch solo projects after their tour ends.
The desire of Jade Thirlwall, 28, Perrie Edwards, 28, and Leigh-Anne Pinnock, 30, to set up individual projects could spell the end for the girl band.
A source told the Sun: “They’ve been pretty open with each other about it. There are a lot of meetings happening at the moment. Some of them have already done management deals. Leigh-Anne has signed up with Dua Lipa’s manager, Jade is cutting her teeth as a songwriter and presenter, while Perrie is working on other things too.
“They still get on great, despite everything that has happened with Jesy. But her departure put the cat among the pigeons. They all know there will have to be a career beyond Little Mix, so they’ve put things in place. The plan is to see out commitments, then turn to solo projects almost immediately."
The source said the band does not plan to formally split but it is unlikely they will find time to release music as a group if they are busy with their own projects.
The news comes despite the chaotic start to their former bandmate Jesy Nelson's solo career amid allegations of blackfishing.
The Boyz singer is now planning to make an appearance on the Graham Norton show in the coming weeks to perform the song and respond to the controversy surrounding the video and her row with Leigh-Ann Pinnock.
Read our Jesy Nelson live blog for the latest updates…
- Milica Cosic
Boyz bombshell
JESY Nelson will face her first TV grilling as a solo artist later this month on The Graham Norton Show.
The former Little Mix star will join a host of celebs on the sofa before taking to the stage to perform her debut single Boyz.
An insider said: “Jesy has already started rehearsing for the performance – she’s really giving it her all.
“Jesy is obviously aware of all the drama circulating around Boyz.
“It would be a lie to say it’s not tainted the release but she’s still so proud with how far she has come.
“Graham is a safe pair of hands so she feels comfortable going on the show. After the past week it’s time to bring it back to the music.”
- Milica Cosic
Jesy’s changing look over the years
Jesy’s latest look is a far cry from her fresh-faced first appearance on The X Factor in 2011 – but it’s not the first time she’s undergone a dramatic transformation.
Over the years she’s worn an array of wigs ranging from vibrant pink to a blonde, short bob.
Read more here to look at some of her wildest stand-out looks.
- Milica Cosic
Feud continues in another in unearthed clip
Little Mix fans are reeling over an unearthed video of Leigh-Anne Pinnock and Jesy Nelson snapping at one another.
The former friends and bandmembers have hit the headlines this week after viral TikTok star NoHun leaked private messages from Leigh-Anne, 30, where she allegedly called Jesy a ‘horrible person’.
Now, Little Mix fans are scrambling to find signs that the pair ‘never liked one another’ amid the feud.
And one eagle-eyed Twitter user has sent the rumour mill into overdrive by posting an awkward unearthed clip from Little mix’s talent show, The Search.
The clip sees Jesy and Leigh-Anne – alongside Perrie Edwards – snarl at one another as they disagree after a hopeful band’s performance.
“Jesy was defensive because Leigh-Anne was being patronising. I imagine that would wear you down after almost ten years,” one suggested.
“Jesy and Leigh-Anne always hated each other,” someone else claimed.
- Milica Cosic
Jesy Nelson loses 51,000 followers
JESY Nelson has lost over 51,000 followers on Instagram as her blackfishing row with former Little Mix bandmate Leigh-Anne Pinnock rages on, The Sun can reveal.
The fallout first unfolded when an influencer leaked messages allegedly sent by Leigh-Anne that asked him to do a video exposing Jesy for being a "blackfish" on Sunday following the release of her debut single Boyz.
Jesy's look in the music video sparked claims she was blackfishing – a term used when a white person uses black culture and aesthetics for their own gain – when it was released last week.
And as the furore rages on, The Sun can reveal that Jesy has lost over 51,000 followers so far on her Instagram.
According to SocialBlade, a website that tracks social media statistics and analytics, the star has seen a steep decline in her following since Sunday.
After five days, Jesy now stands at 8,433,812, having previously had a total of 8,485,192 followers.
Meanwhile, Leigh-Anne's social media following has increased by over 74,000.
- Milica Cosic
The six signs Little Mix’s feud was always going to happen (Continued…)
NO CONTACT – When Jesy was asked if she was still in touch with Leigh-Anne, Perrie and Jade, she replied: “No, not as much. Not now. I think we all need time. It’s a big thing that’s happened.”
IGNORED PREGNANCIES – Eagle-eyed fans twigged that Leigh-Anne's happy news was met with silence from former bandmate Jesy.
'BLACKFISHING' WARNING – The Sun exclusively revealed that Jesy was warned by Leigh-Anne not to make her skin look darker as it was offensive to black people.
- Milica Cosic
The six signs Little Mix’s feud was always going to happen
FROSTY REUNION – In July 2020, Little Mix were seen leaving rehearsal studios looking extremely frosty with each other.
The girls had only just reunited after months apart due to the UK's first and strictest lockdown, yet they didn't seem too chuffed to be in each other's company again.
THE SEARCH TURNS SOUR – In an interview, Jade admitted she had stormed off several times during filming.
JESY QUITS – In December last year, Jesy rained on every Little Mixer's Christmas by quitting the band after almost 10 years together.
- Milica Cosic
Feud continues in another in unearthed clip
Little Mix fans are reeling over an unearthed video of Leigh-Anne Pinnock and Jesy Nelson snapping at one another.
The former friends and bandmembers have hit the headlines this week after viral TikTok star NoHun leaked private messages from Leigh-Anne, 30, where she allegedly called Jesy a ‘horrible person’.
Now, Little Mix fans are scrambling to find signs that the pair ‘never liked one another’ amid the feud.
And one eagle-eyed Twitter user has sent the rumour mill into overdrive by posting an awkward unearthed clip from Little mix’s talent show, The Search.
The clip sees Jesy and Leigh-Anne – alongside Perrie Edwards – snarl at one another as they disagree after a hopeful band’s performance.
“Jesy was defensive because Leigh-Anne was being patronising. I imagine that would wear you down after almost ten years,” one suggested.
“Jesy and Leigh-Anne always hated each other,” someone else claimed.
- Milica Cosic
Where is Jesy Nelson from?
Jesy was born on June 14, 1991 and is an English singer.
Her ethnicity is white.
She was raised in Romford, East London, to parents John Nelson, a businessman, and Janis Nelson, a Police Community Support Officer.
- Milica Cosic
What do we know about Jesy’s early life?
Jessica Louise Nelson was born on June 14, 1991 and was raised in Romford, East London.
The singer attended Jo Richardson Community School and Abbs Cross Academy and Arts College in Hornchurch, London.
She also attended the Sylvia Young and Yvonne Rhodes Theatre Schools.
One of her classmates at the school was Rita Ora.
Prior to auditioning for The X Factor and finding fame with Little Mix, Jesy worked as a barmaid in Dagenham.
She previously revealed that said that as a child, she had small roles as an extra in About a Boy (2002) and Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2005).
- Milica Cosic
Jesy Nelson is trying to ‘save herself like Prince Harry’, says expert
They have constantly described themselves as "sisters" and "best friends", but the Little Mix rift appears to be widening.
The three remaining band members unfollowed Jesy Nelson on Instagram this week – after she launched solo single Boyz – and even Perrie Edwards’ dog has snubbed her on social media.
Body language expert Judi James says Jesy, 30, is taking a leaf out of Prince Harry’s book and distancing herself from her past life to "save" herself.
Meanwhile there are subtle signs that the remaining trio of Leigh-Anne, Perrie and Jade Thirlwall are "concerned and anxious" about the split.
“Part of the Little Mix appeal for the fans has always been the sense of unity and sisterhood between the four women who are apparently enjoying successful, enviable lifestyles," she tells The Sun.
- Milica Cosic
Explained: When did Jesy leave Little Mix?
Jesy Nelson announced her departure from Little Mix in December 2020 after nine years in the hugely successful girl group, who have sold more than 50 million records worldwide.
She blamed the toll that being in the band had taken on her mental health.
Nelson recently confirmed she no longer speaks to her ex-bandmates Pinnock, Jade Thirlwall and Perrie Edwards.
- Milica Cosic
Jesy Nelson is trying to ‘save herself like Prince Harry’, says expert
They have constantly described themselves as "sisters" and "best friends", but the Little Mix rift appears to be widening.
The three remaining band members unfollowed Jesy Nelson on Instagram this week – after she launched solo single Boyz – and even Perrie Edwards’ dog has snubbed her on social media.
Body language expert Judi James says Jesy, 30, is taking a leaf out of Prince Harry’s book and distancing herself from her past life to "save" herself.
Meanwhile there are subtle signs that the remaining trio of Leigh-Anne, Perrie and Jade Thirlwall are "concerned and anxious" about the split.
“Part of the Little Mix appeal for the fans has always been the sense of unity and sisterhood between the four women who are apparently enjoying successful, enviable lifestyles," she tells The Sun.
- Milica Cosic
Fans accuse Minaj of bullying Leigh-Anne
LITTLE Mix fans have slammed Nicki Minaj after she took a series of swipes at Leigh-Anne Pinnock amid the Jesy Nelson blackfishing row.
The American rapper, 38, shocked her followers after she branded Jesy’s former bandmate a “clown” and claimed she was bullying Jesy because she was jealous of her solo success.
One person wrote: “Nicki minaj is really sitting here bullying Leigh Anne and sending her fans to join in and for what??? Things you don’t even know are true.. ur obsessed hun.”
A second added: “How you going to dedicate an entire day to bullying leigh knowing full well her experience of racism for the past decade AND THEN COME OUT WITH MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS?????? make it make sense.”
- Milica Cosic
What have Little Mix members said about Jesy Nelson?
Little Mix fans have been left stunned by a series of messages apparently sent by Leigh-Anne Pinnock slamming her former bandmate Jesy.
Influencer No Hun revealed the private DMs, apparently sent from Leigh-Anne, accusing Jesy of “blackfishing”.
In one message, believed to have been sent from Leigh-Anne’s Instagram account, Leigh-Anne says: “She [Jesy] blocked us. Cut us off. Horrible person.”
In another, she appears to write: “Do a video about her being a blackfish instead.”
Her Instagram account also liked a post by @everydayracism, which had posted a short guide to blackfishing after “a lot of talk” on the topic over the past few days.
Leigh-Anne’s Little Mix bandmates Perrie Edwards and Jade Thirlwall, both have also unfollowed Jesy on Instagram — as has the account belonging to Perrie’s dog Hatchi.
Representatives for the band have been approached for comment.
- Milica Cosic
Frosty reunion before the cold war
There were early warning signs of feud in the band.
In July 2020, Little Mix were seen leaving rehearsal studios looking extremely frosty with each other.
The girls had only just reunited after months apart due to the UK's first and strictest lockdown, yet they didn't seem too chuffed to be in each other's company again.
Jesy looked seriously stony-faced as she waited for a car to collect her, while Jade appeared more than happy to keep her social distance as she stared at her phone.
At one point, the two girls were photographed speaking but neither had smiles on their faces.
Perrie, meanwhile, left the studio a good 15 minutes before her bandmates.
Read more here.
- Milica Cosic
Keeping it a secret
JESY Nelson surprised her Little Mix bandmates when she announced she was leaving the group on Instagram.
The Boyz singer shocked her Little Mix bandmates, Perrie Edwards, Leigh-Anne Pinnock and Jade Thirlwall when she told the world she was leaving the group before telling them personally.
Jesy told her followers on December 14, 2020 that she quit Little Mix.
Jesy agreed and quit Little Mix but allegedly announced it on Instagram, blindsiding the rest of the group.
"Jesy created this scenario. She left the band without telling the girls or management directly and they heard about it through her lawyers," a sourced told Daily Mail.
Read more here.
- Milica Cosic
Who is Little Mix leak source No Hun?
No Hun describes himself as a "huge Little Mix fan" and claims to have followed and supported the group for ten years.
He added that he's supported all of the members' individual projects, too.
The influencer has recently taken to his social media pages to promote and support Jesy Nelson, who left the band behind earlier this year, and her new single Boyz.
The influencer posted a clip of him dancing to the track and changed his Instagram bio to "stream Boyz".
- Milica Cosic
What did No Hun and Leigh-Anne Pinnock apparently say about Jesy Nelson?
No Hun claims that after he posted about Jesy's new song, another member of Little Mix, Leigh-Anne Pinnock, reached out to him.
No Hun alleges that Leigh-Anne told him to "do a video about her (Jesy's) being a black fish instead".
Leigh-Anne's alleged comments come after Jesy faced backlash over her complexion and fashion choices in the music video for Boyz.
On social media, Jesy has been accused of cultural appropriation and "blackfishing" (which is when somebody pretends to be black or racially ambiguous by darkening their skin or changing their hair).
- [email protected]
Boyz bombshell
JESY Nelson will face her first TV grilling as a solo artist later this month on The Graham Norton Show.
The former Little Mix star will join a host of celebs on the sofa before taking to the stage to perform her debut single Boyz.
An insider said: “Jesy has already started rehearsing for the performance – she’s really giving it her all.
“Jesy is obviously aware of all the drama circulating around Boyz.
“It would be a lie to say it’s not tainted the release but she’s still so proud with how far she has come.
“Graham is a safe pair of hands so she feels comfortable going on the show. After the past week it’s time to bring it back to the music.”
- [email protected]
Jesy Nelson loses 51,000 followers
JESY Nelson has lost over 51,000 followers on Instagram as her blackfishing row with former Little Mix bandmate Leigh-Anne Pinnock rages on, The Sun can reveal.
The fallout first unfolded when an influencer leaked messages allegedly sent by Leigh-Anne that asked him to do a video exposing Jesy for being a “blackfish” on Sunday following the release of her debut single Boyz.
Jesy’s look in the music video sparked claims she was blackfishing – a term used when a white person uses black culture and aesthetics for their own gain – when it was released last week.
And as the furore rages on, The Sun can reveal that Jesy has lost over 51,000 followers so far on her Instagram.
According to SocialBlade, a website that tracks social media statistics and analytics, the star has seen a steep decline in her following since Sunday.
After five days, Jesy now stands at 8,433,812, having previously had a total of 8,485,192 followers.
Meanwhile, Leigh-Anne’s social media following has increased by over 74,000.
- [email protected]
The six signs Little Mix’s feud was always going to happen (Continued…)
NO CONTACT – When Jesy was asked if she was still in touch with Leigh-Anne, Perrie and Jade, she replied: “No, not as much. Not now. I think we all need time. It’s a big thing that’s happened.”
IGNORED PREGNANCIES – Eagle-eyed fans twigged that Leigh-Anne’s happy news was met with silence from former bandmate Jesy.
‘BLACKFISHING’ WARNING – The Sun exclusively revealed that Jesy was warned by Leigh-Anne not to make her skin look darker as it was offensive to black people.
- [email protected]
The six signs Little Mix’s feud was always going to happen
FROSTY REUNION – In July 2020, Little Mix were seen leaving rehearsal studios looking extremely frosty with each other.
The girls had only just reunited after months apart due to the UK’s first and strictest lockdown, yet they didn’t seem too chuffed to be in each other’s company again.
THE SEARCH TURNS SOUR – In an interview, Jade admitted she had stormed off several times during filming.
JESY QUITS – In December last year, Jesy rained on every Little Mixer’s Christmas by quitting the band after almost 10 years together.
- [email protected]
Little Mix set to split
LITTLE MIX look likely to split up — with the three remaining members planning solo careers after their tour ends in the spring.
The desire of Jade Thirlwall, 28, Perrie Edwards, 28, and Leigh-Anne Pinnock, 30, to set up individual projects could spell the end for the girl band.
A source said: “They’ve been pretty open with each other about it. There are a lot of meetings happening at the moment. Some of them have already done management deals. Leigh-Anne has signed up with Dua Lipa’s manager, Jade is cutting her teeth as a songwriter and presenter, while Perrie is working on other things too.
“They still get on great, despite everything that has happened with Jesy. But her departure put the cat among the pigeons. They all know there will have to be a career beyond Little Mix, so they’ve put things in place. The plan is to see out commitments, then turn to solo projects almost immediately.
“The intention is to keep the band going too — but that’s how One Direction ended and it’s hard to believe they will have time for everything.”
Read more here
- [email protected]
Frosty reunion before the cold war
There were early warning signs of feud in the band.
In July 2020, Little Mix were seen leaving rehearsal studios looking extremely frosty with each other.
The girls had only just reunited after months apart due to the UK’s first and strictest lockdown, yet they didn’t seem too chuffed to be in each other’s company again.
Jesy looked seriously stony-faced as she waited for a car to collect her, while Jade appeared more than happy to keep her social distance as she stared at her phone.
At one point, the two girls were photographed speaking but neither had smiles on their faces.
Perrie, meanwhile, left the studio a good 15 minutes before her bandmates.
Read more here.
- [email protected]
Feud continues in another in unearthed clip
Little Mix fans are reeling over an unearthed video of Leigh-Anne Pinnock and Jesy Nelson snapping at one another.
The former friends and bandmembers have hit the headlines this week after viral TikTok star NoHun leaked private messages from Leigh-Anne, 30, where she allegedly called Jesy a ‘horrible person’.
Now, Little Mix fans are scrambling to find signs that the pair ‘never liked one another’ amid the feud.
And one eagle-eyed Twitter user has sent the rumour mill into overdrive by posting an awkward unearthed clip from Little mix’s talent show, The Search.
The clip sees Jesy and Leigh-Anne – alongside Perrie Edwards – snarl at one another as they disagree after a hopeful band’s performance.
“Jesy was defensive because Leigh-Anne was being patronising. I imagine that would wear you down after almost ten years,” one suggested.
“Jesy and Leigh-Anne always hated each other,” someone else claimed.
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