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Little Mix’s Jesy Nelson QUITS girl band while taking ‘extended time’ due to ‘private medical reasons’
Jesy Nelson has decided to leave Little Mix temporarily.
The 29-year-old singer is taking an ‘extended hiatus’ from the girl band due to a ‘private medical reason’, after she recently missed the MTV EMA performance and an appearance on her final show. band, The Search.
A representative for the band said: “Jesy has been absent from Little Mix the longest for private medical reasons.”
Taking a break: Jesy Nelson has decided to temporarily leave Little Mix
“We will not comment further at this time and ask the media to respect his privacy at this time.”
Jesy has been a member of the girl band since their formation on X-Factor in 2011, alongside Perrie Edwards, 26, Leigh-Anne Pinnock, 29, and Jade Thirlwall, 27.
Two weeks ago, Jesy was forced to withdraw from the Little Mix: The Search finale, after falling ill.
Upset: Two weeks ago, Jesy was forced to withdraw from the Little Mix: The Search finale after falling ill.
The pop star was supposed to appear at the competition’s grand finale, but a statement released hours before the live show revealed that he was not feeling well.
She was also unable to host the MTV EMAs, or perform alongside her bandmates as planned.
A statement sent to MailOnline said: ‘Jesy is unwell and will not appear in tonight’s finale of Little Mix The Search.
“She won’t host or perform at tomorrow’s MTV EMAs either.”
The Little Mix girls were to organize the 27th edition of one of the most important nights in world music, the MTV EMA 2020, on November 8.
Out: The pop star was supposed to appear at the competition’s grand finale, but a statement released a few hours before the live show revealed that he is unwell.
The band, which has been nominated for Best Pop, Best Group and Best Virtual Live, previously announced their concert on Instagram, saying ‘IT’S HAPPENING!
‘We are SO excited to announce that we will be hosting @ mtvema’s on November 8th. This is going to be a lot of fun! ‘
The rest of the band appeared without Jesy to decide the winner of the first series of their show.
In a tweet from the Little Mix account, they wrote: ‘Can you believe tonight is the FINAL for @LMTheSearch?
We are incredibly proud of all 6 bands and can’t wait to see all 4 finalists perform! We are so sad that Jesy will not be able to join us tonight, but we have an incredible show for all of you x ‘
Girl power: the rest of the band appeared without Jesy to decide the winner of the first series of their show.
A statement posted on MailOnline read: ‘Jesy is unwell and will not appear in tonight’s finale of Little Mix The Search’
On hold: In a tweet from Little Mix’s account, they wrote: ‘Can you believe tonight is the FINAL for @LMTheSearch? (Little Mix pictured with host Chris Ramsay)
The band is scheduled to go on tour in April next year with their new album Confetti, but it is currently unclear if Jesy plans to rejoin the group by then.
It is also believed that the band’s dates may also be delayed depending on Covid-19 restrictions closer to the time the tour will begin.
Little Mix were crowned the X Factor winners in 2011 when they became the first band to win the show in its history.
The girls rose to stardom with their first single Wings, before topping the charts with Black Magic and Shout Out To My Ex.
They recently released their sixth studio album Confetti, which includes the current hit Sweet Melody.
Away from the gang, Jesy won a National Television Award for her work on a landmark television documentary called Odd One Out that addresses online bullying and struggles with body image.
