Jesy Nelson announces split from Little Mix: ‘Being in the band has really taken a toll on my mental health’

Sign up to Roisin O’Connor’s free weekly newsletter Now Hear This for the inside track on all things music Get our Now Hear This email for free Get our Now Hear This email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Recommended Little Mix shares first photo of band without Jesy Nelson The artist had recently taken a break from Little Mix and stepped back from public engagements. Describing her nine years with Little Mix as “the most incredible time of my life”, Nelson thanked fans for making her feel “like the luckiest girl in the world”. “So after much consideration and with a heavy heart, I’m announcing I’m leaving Little Mix.” She thanked “everyone involved in our journey”, including fans and her three former band mates. We are still very much enjoying our Little Mix journey and the three of us are not ready for it to be over.” The band then appeared to confirm it would continue as a trio, adding: “We’re looking forward to seeing so many of you on tour.