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Posted by: M477h3w Dec 14 2020, 05:02 PM

ITS HAPPENED. Jesy has left. Selfishly I’m gutted but I understand she needs to do what she needs to do.

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Split the topic so I'm adding a bit more context to the opening post.




Posted by: jsweetxe Dec 14 2020, 05:04 PM

Oh god

Posted by: Dane Dec 14 2020, 05:05 PM

I just can’t believe it. I knew this was coming but I’m still so so gutted.

Posted by: RobBot MBE Dec 14 2020, 05:10 PM

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Posted by: Cameron Dec 14 2020, 05:14 PM

Absolutely devastated. She is such a star and is like the binding voice for the band. I know her mental health is so important but I’m struggling to imagine a single without her.

I think this topic needs its own thread?

Posted by: Scene Dec 14 2020, 05:14 PM

What a sad situation. She understandably needs to look out for herself at this time and do what's best for her but it's an end of an era.

Posted by: Lukuzz Dec 14 2020, 05:15 PM

Omg that's so upsetting. Kind of thought it would happen but it sucks. Supposed to be seeing them next year as well 😭

Posted by: LeGrinch Dec 14 2020, 05:16 PM

Oh wow I’m really surprised, I wish her all the best and hope her mental health is good

Posted by: Billy. Dec 14 2020, 05:16 PM

My heart is broken. Jesy was always my favourite member purely because I loved her personality and her voice but I understand that she has to do what she has to do.

Posted by: dannjohn Dec 14 2020, 05:17 PM

It's a very sad situation... They are continuing as a 3 piece.

Posted by: Klumpus Dec 14 2020, 05:18 PM

Gutted for the band! Although she has been struggling for a while and she has achieved so much I can see why she has left at this point. It's best to put your mental health first no matter what! At least the remaining girls are determined to make it work!

Posted by: Brightest Blue Dec 14 2020, 05:21 PM

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It’s for the best!

Posted by: Sleighk ☃️ Dec 14 2020, 05:25 PM

Really sad news but not surprising given what we know.

I am encouraged by the lovely statements from the remaining girls and from Jesy. Clearly they are full of love for each other and it was a difficult decision to make. I hope they carry on for a bit longer than the next tour!

Posted by: Zak Dec 14 2020, 05:25 PM

Braced myself for this but still upset. Hope she's okay.

The saddest part is how final it is. Sounds like there's not even a chance for her to return 😩

Posted by: Connor. Dec 14 2020, 05:28 PM

Truly gutting but understandable in the circumstances. Wishing her all the best!

Posted by: M477h3w Dec 14 2020, 05:28 PM

QUOTE(Zak @ Dec 14 2020, 05:25 PM) *
Braced myself for this but still upset. Hope she's okay.

The saddest part is how final it is. Sounds like there's not even a chance for her to return 😩

I wouldn’t worry about that. It’s not like the girls have fallen out as other members within a band have done previously. Jesy may just have a break and one day return when she feels better. It’s anyone’s guess.

I’m so gutted. It’s like an end of an era for us all as fans. I know the remaining 3 will make it work, but I fear it’s on borrowed time. Who knows.

All the best Jesy x

Posted by: Anth Dec 14 2020, 05:34 PM

I’m incredibly sad that Jesy has lefft, she brought so much to the group as they all do, but of course mental health comes first and we have had 9 incredible years of Little Mix, I think we neeed to be grown ups about the situation and respect her decision, Jade, Leigh Anne and Perrie have been killing it recently with their performances, I really do think they can carry on a bit longer as a 3 piece but who knows, at this point now into their careers I think anything extra is a bonus.

Posted by: shadow2009 Dec 14 2020, 05:35 PM

What was their last four piece performance?

I’m so sad she left but happy for her at the same time. Everyone thought because she brought out the documentary that everything was fine but with her breakdown at Live Lounge, not being in the transitions for Sweet Melody and admitting she found it hard adjusting from lockdown back to the manic pressure of being in a girl band before it definitely seemed she was still struggling.

I love the other three girls but Jesy definitely was the ‘spice’ of the group - the least media trained one that was always hilariously swearing and being inappropriate and I do think she was the best performer. Her X Factor story was heartbreaking but probably a key factor in their popularity and why they won the show. She’s been an amazing member.

(I do think they’ll do the Confetti tour as a three piece then part ways after it though)

Posted by: Anth Dec 14 2020, 05:37 PM

QUOTE(shadow2009 @ Dec 14 2020, 05:35 PM) *
What was their last four piece performance?


The Holiday/ Touch performance?

A shame we never got a 4 piece performance of Sweet Melody

Posted by: Tawdry Hepburn Dec 14 2020, 05:38 PM

I can't say I didn't see it coming, but hoped it wouldn't be the case.

She must be in a very bad way, bless her. sad.gif

Posted by: Sour Candy Dec 14 2020, 05:49 PM

Very sad news, but it is probably the best for her


Posted by: LMLou Dec 14 2020, 05:50 PM

To be honest I am really surprised by this news, I really thought Jesy would’ve returned after a few months. On the outside it seemed to me she had being doing well since her documentary came out but it shows that you never reallt know what going on with people, especially celebrities
I hope she finds happiness and success in whichever path she chooses when she’s better

Posted by: spiceboy Dec 14 2020, 05:53 PM

This is so sad genuinely quite upset she has left. sad.gif They had a great run as a 4 piece and achieved way more than I believed they would when they first started out, it's so sad it hasn't really been everything Jesy wanted out of it over the years, I hope she finds the happiness and fulfilment she is looking for.

Posted by: 365 Dec 14 2020, 05:58 PM

This should have its own thread sad.gif

Posted by: shindymindy Dec 14 2020, 06:01 PM

Massive lump in my throat with this news but I'm so very proud of Jesy taking care of herself.
This really must have been an impossible decision.

I'm very sad but very appreciative of Little Mix

Posted by: AdamG Dec 14 2020, 06:01 PM

Absolutely heartbroken. She was my favourite member of Little Mix. sad.gif

Fair play to her for putting herself first, I hope she manages to get better. heart.gif

Posted by: Anth Dec 14 2020, 06:06 PM

Does anyone have any doubts that Jade, Leigh Anne and Perrie won’t be able to make it as a trio?

After watching some of their recent performances I am optimistic they can carry on for another couple of years

Posted by: shindymindy Dec 14 2020, 06:07 PM

QUOTE(Anth @ Dec 14 2020, 06:06 PM) *
Does anyone have any doubts that Jade, Leigh Anne and Perrie won’t be able to make it as a trio?

After watching some of their recent performances I am optimistic they can carry on for another couple of years



I think they can and will.
Jesy will be massively missed but they are professionals and will keep the Little Mix name alive

Posted by: troylovesmusic Dec 14 2020, 06:10 PM

This has really made me sad ... and the thing is you really can’t blame her for her decision at all sad.gif , she’s been through it right from the very start of being in the group . I wish her all the best !

Posted by: Rue Lahd Dec 14 2020, 06:17 PM

In a way, not surprised.

In retrospect, the album title...Confetti...

When do you throw confetti? At the end. It sounded like the end of an era for them and they knew it going in.

Posted by: shadow2009 Dec 14 2020, 06:25 PM

Calling it now - Sweet Melody/medley at the Brits and a dedication to Jesy followed by the Confetti tour celebrating their ten year anniversary than solo projects.

Posted by: 777666jason Dec 14 2020, 06:28 PM

Absolutely gutted but probably the best for her,

Hopefully the girls can continue as a 3 piece for a long time though

Posted by: Mr. C. Joel Dec 14 2020, 06:35 PM

I’m gutted!!!

Truly and utterly gutted!


Posted by: Billy. Dec 14 2020, 06:40 PM

QUOTE(shadow2009 @ Dec 14 2020, 06:25 PM) *
Calling it now - Sweet Melody/medley at the Brits and a dedication to Jesy followed by the Confetti tour celebrating their ten year anniversary than solo projects.


I wouldn’t be sure on that as the announcement does seem to suggest that the girls are committed to the group, with Jesy even wishing them luck with new music etc.

Posted by: Feel_The_Fever Dec 14 2020, 06:44 PM

It's a sad day for them all but I hope they stay together and jesy can also find a place she is content with.

Posted by: Rossco Dec 14 2020, 06:49 PM

Hope they continue for a while as a 3 piece, their latest run of singles has been their best for a long while.

Posted by: Herbs Dec 14 2020, 06:54 PM

Such a shame but completely understandable decision. I really hope this further shines a light on the idiots who insult people from behind a computer screen, or judge someone for being an average sized girl in amongst a group of petite girls

Posted by: Michael Bubré Dec 14 2020, 06:56 PM

Can't really say it's surprising but it is a shame that it has come to this. D: Hope she gets some well deserved time out of the spotlight.

Posted by: spiceboy Dec 14 2020, 07:00 PM

QUOTE(shadow2009 @ Dec 14 2020, 06:25 PM) *
Calling it now - Sweet Melody/medley at the Brits and a dedication to Jesy followed by the Confetti tour celebrating their ten year anniversary than solo projects.



Yep I agree, next year will be a Greatest Hits 10 year celebration then they go their separate ways for solo projects. I reckon that's why they took so long to announce Jesy leaving, I bet they said to her we will get through this campaign then finish on a Greatest Hits after 10 years take time to decide whether you want to stick it out for 1 more year, and her mental health was too bad.

Although Jesy leaving might boost them to do another album as a three piece like One Direction did to prove a point.

Posted by: schizo_spice Dec 14 2020, 07:07 PM

I'm proud of Jesy for doing what she needed to do.

I'm surprised they are continuing though as it does feel like the group has reached its natural end at this point anyway. Six studio albums is a good run.

Posted by: Tafty Dec 14 2020, 07:10 PM

Split the topic up as this is quite a big moment for the group.

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I'm devastated. I just hope and pray that she is ok and getting the support and help she needs and wants.

It feels weird (although fine and natural ofc) to think about what their future will hold for each of them, so I'm going to refrain for a bit, but I wish nothing but success for all 4 of them. I'm kinda grateful that (sorry this is going to get real morbid!) Jesy is actually still with us, as we have seen with too many stars and celebrities in very similar situations as her, decide there was no other option. Forever grateful & proud that she has mustered up the strength to walk away from something she absolutely loves to do, to focus on herself and look after herself.

Posted by: Mack'sXmasSack Dec 14 2020, 07:11 PM

Proud of Jesy, wishing her all the very best. Sad day.

Posted by: Tafty Dec 14 2020, 07:13 PM



The purest video... cry.gif

Posted by: ❄ThePoguesmith❄ Dec 14 2020, 07:18 PM

Not unexpected news, but very sad all the same. I suppose one thing we should take comfort from is that this seems to have happened amicably, which is rare for any pop group when a member leaves.

The other thing that's to be applauded here is that Jesy was obviously not happy or at peace with herself staying, and after seeing what's happened this year with poor Caroline Flack, I think we can all unanimously agree that finding peace with ourselves and our mental well-being has never been more important.

I just hope more than anything she finds the peace and happiness that she deserves, whatever form that may take. I do think Jade, Perrie and Leigh-Anne will soldier on just for this last tour (providing it still goes ahead) then call it a day. They did well getting to 9 years with a full lineup.

Posted by: Feel_The_Fever Dec 14 2020, 07:22 PM

Ya its nice thats its all amicable and no big fall out, and health comes before anything else, who knows she may re joing them for a special occasion at some point if they stay together which i hope they will.

Posted by: Chemistry Dec 14 2020, 07:23 PM

It's a very sad situation, but it does seem like the best decision for Jesy and glad she has been able to make this one. It really seems like the girls are all still on very good terms which is the most important thing.

Also the fact they have been together for nine years, without any break ups is outstanding!

Posted by: AdamG Dec 14 2020, 07:29 PM

'Breathe' closing the album has really took on a whole new meaning. sad.gif

Posted by: Feel_The_Fever Dec 14 2020, 07:30 PM

9 years is a great run for any girlband and hopefully there is alot more to come.

Posted by: Frenchie Dec 14 2020, 07:35 PM

Really sad that she’s gone, but hope she gets the time out to start feeling better.

Although part of me is glad that the other three are still continuing, it’s not going to be the same without Jesy and I find it hard to imagine them making new music without her.

Posted by: Tafty Dec 14 2020, 07:35 PM

QUOTE(AdamG @ Dec 14 2020, 07:29 PM) *
'Breathe' closing the album has really took on a whole new meaning. sad.gif
Yep!

Also 'My Love Won't Let You Down' really hits different rn!

Posted by: Santa Klaus Dec 14 2020, 07:37 PM

It’s the best thing for her but I really do feel for her that it’s had to come to this point where she’s had to leave something that was ultimately her dream and one where’s she played a massive role in making it such a huge success. There’s even so many comments now where people are just thriving on the trolling or are just being plain ignorant. There’s no way you can avoid that when you know it can affect you so much.

It’s tough to envisage them as a three piece (despite the recent promo) as they’ve always felt like a group where the success has come equally between the four. It feels like an imbalance if you remove any of them whereas say Fifth Harmony, even though they lost their biggest star, they still felt a natural group together.

Posted by: Chemistry Dec 14 2020, 07:41 PM

Totally not crying while playing Always Be Together atm sad.gif

Posted by: Tafty Dec 14 2020, 07:47 PM

QUOTE(Chemistry @ Dec 14 2020, 07:41 PM) *
Totally not crying while playing Always Be Together atm sad.gif
Literally JUST finished that myself! </3

I lined up: 'The Cure', 'Nothing Else Matters', 'Nobody Like You', 'My Love Won't Let You Down', 'Breathe', 'I Love You', 'Love Me or Leave Me', 'Secret Love Song (Part ii)', 'Towers', 'These Four Walls', 'Good Enough', 'Change Your Life' & 'Always Be Together'...

... they all hit harder than ever rn. cry.gif

Posted by: Chemistry Dec 14 2020, 07:54 PM

QUOTE(Tafty @ Dec 14 2020, 08:47 PM) *
Literally JUST finished that myself! </3

I lined up: 'The Cure', 'Nothing Else Matters', 'Nobody Like You', 'My Love Won't Let You Down', 'Breathe', 'I Love You', 'Love Me or Leave Me', 'Secret Love Song (Part ii)', 'Towers', 'These Four Walls', 'Good Enough', 'Change Your Life' & 'Always Be Together'...

... they all hit harder than ever rn. cry.gif


Ah bless <3

I started with Always Be Together, Towers and Secret Love Songs, but then decided I was starting to feel a bit too sad, so changed it to the power anthems they've had.

Posted by: AdamG Dec 14 2020, 07:57 PM

I've got the 'Little Mix Official Playlist' on, and I'm just sad sad.gif bless them all

Posted by: JustCarolHoney Dec 14 2020, 08:05 PM

Hi my huns

So sad to see her leave. Does this mean the end of Little Mix? I hope not but sadly it looks like this is Little Mix last album or maybe they will do one more after this.

Thanks huns

Just Carol heart.gif

Posted by: shadow2009 Dec 14 2020, 08:08 PM

Sort of fitting her last single had very prominent vocals from her (the ‘do do do’ parts) and the last seconds of it are her giving an outro to the camera.

Posted by: Slade Dec 14 2020, 08:10 PM

Really struggling to process this 😭 I feel honoured to have seen them perform live as a four-piece twice. It’s so sad that the incessant pressures that come with the job mean that Jesy has to give up her girl-group dreams, but it’s the right call and I hope she feels better soon. Knowing that they’re all still great friends is a comfort in all of this.

Posted by: legendsglory Dec 14 2020, 08:12 PM

This is such devastating news. I cant believe it even if i was kind of expecting it sad.gif

Posted by: Rob S Claus Dec 14 2020, 08:12 PM

Aw I liked Jesy a lot. Probably my second favourite member along with Perrie. It's going to feel bizarre to listen to them as a 3 piece going forward. I mean it has worked for some groups but yeah I'm not totally sure whether the other 3 will maybe finish up with the album and maybe release a couple more singles then call it a day, or not. Would be a nice surprise if they continued on longer than we think but I dunno. I've been surprised that they've lasted this long tbh..not in a critical way. Just a lot of girl groups haven't stuck together for this long without a member leaving or a replacement etc.

I completely understand her reasons for leaving though and it's far more crucial for Jesy to focus on herself. Her mental health definitely should be the highest priority even over her dream.

Posted by: Feel_The_Fever Dec 14 2020, 08:18 PM

I wonder will aa Greatest Hits get released as a tribute to her time in the band and then the girls start afresh from there.

Posted by: JulianNial Dec 14 2020, 08:24 PM

This is truly heartbreaking but I know in my heart they'll all be back as a 4-piece again one day.

For now I just want Jesy to focus on getting better and I pray the press go easy on her. She is such a talented gem and I will miss her being in the limelight dearly should it be a decision that she makes.

Posted by: LewisGT Dec 14 2020, 08:53 PM

Really sad news. Little Mix are always going to be so important to me and Jesy is so integral to all the success that they have achieved. She deserves so much praise for everything she has done outside of just the music too; especially with her documentary and how she's inspired so many people. I wish her all the best with whatever she decides to do now and hope this helps her get back into a better place.

Thank you for the amazing 9 years Jesy. I feel blessed that I did finally get to see them all together last year. heart.gif

Posted by: markivj Dec 14 2020, 09:05 PM

They are NOTHING without Jesy. This reminds me of Geri's dep from the SG. Yes, they had the odd #1 single and hit album after ....but it wasn't the same. The SG would've carried on just fine had Mel C or Posh left. But Mel B, Emma and Geri were the CORE that were the SG.

In a similar vein, when I think of LM and their X Factor days.... they became popular because of their down to earth appeal, especially highlighted in Jesy. She wasn't the perfect petite popstar. She was a regular middle class girl without the looks or body that succeeded based on talent. I'm not saying the others weren't, they were as middle class and "normal" as Jesy was, but Jesy was the one people identified with the most. She was the face of the "brand" that became LM - a good female vocal quartet.

I'm sure LM would've happily marched on if Perry had left. She remains somewhat devoid of persona, falls into the "pretty petite white girl" bucket. But Jesy IS brand-LM.

On a personal level, I wish her the best. She's worked so hard for her success through the obesity headlines, the bullying, everything. I always felt she had it the hardest in this group.

As for LM: they can carry on as a trio for max, another album. Or they can replace her, but they'll end up becoming a generic revolving door band like Sugababes.

Posted by: schizo_spice Dec 14 2020, 09:13 PM

The comparisons to Geri are interesting as Geri's exit was certainly mental health related aswell however back in 98 mental health wasn't the open thing it is today.

Sometimes it just gets "too much" and you need to have time out.

Posted by: markivj Dec 14 2020, 09:29 PM

QUOTE(schizo_spice @ Dec 14 2020, 01:13 PM) *
The comparisons to Geri are interesting as Geri's exit was certainly mental health related aswell however back in 98 mental health wasn't the open thing it is today.

Sometimes it just gets "too much" and you need to have time out.

Agree! I was sick of all the backlash that faced poor Geri at the time. I'm thinking in my head "if you all say you're truly SG fans, then think about her". It couldn't have been easy for Jesy being in a room with 3 other girls that always got more media attention than her. I'd even read reports (although, probably unfounded) that Taylor Swift too was quite cold to Jesy back in 2015 (when they played at one of her US dates) compared to being chatty with the other 3. Regardless of all the talk that is diversity and inclusion and treating all with respect, etc. etc.... we're still a world driven largely by OPTICS. No wonder all of this took a toll on poor Jesy.

Posted by: Tafty Dec 14 2020, 09:36 PM

I wouldn't say they're "NOTHING" without Jesy (they perform just as consistently as a group with a member missing)... However, I do think as far as the group is concerned, it'll just be them as a trio. I don't think (and would be incredibly shocked) if they decided to add another member to REPLACE Jesy. This feels SO different to other girl group splits/break ups so it's not really comparable at all to ANY of them. They seem to be on good terms with each other and there doesn't seem to be any kind of bitterness between any of the members and if Jesy ever wanted to join up again (if they were still a 3 piece in a couple of years ofc) then they'd be very welcoming to her and I'm sure they'd have her back with open arms.

I could see these 3 working as a 3-piece. Jade & Leigh are the predominant songwriters of the group and I can def see them continuing to work with their usual team (MNEK, Camille, Tayla Parx etc..) so I guess they'll wait and see how an album with the 3 of them does and then decide from there, which, is completely fair enough (if it does get to that point ofc)...

As long as all 4 of them are happy and doing what is best for themselves, I don't mind what happens from here on out. They all deserve to be happy and they're all supportive of one another, which I think is the key.

Posted by: shadow2009 Dec 14 2020, 09:37 PM

QUOTE(markivj @ Dec 14 2020, 09:29 PM) *
I'd even read reports (although, probably unfounded) that Taylor Swift too was quite cold to Jesy back in 2015 (when they played at one of her US dates) compared to being chatty with the other 3.

Eh? Never heard that one before.

Their interviews are going to be less entertaining as well. sad.gif Drunk Jesy was the best.

Posted by: shindymindy Dec 14 2020, 09:59 PM

QUOTE(markivj @ Dec 14 2020, 09:05 PM) *
They are NOTHING without Jesy. This reminds me of Geri's dep from the SG. Yes, they had the odd #1 single and hit album after ....but it wasn't the same. The SG would've carried on just fine had Mel C or Posh left. But Mel B, Emma and Geri were the CORE that were the SG.

In a similar vein, when I think of LM and their X Factor days.... they became popular because of their down to earth appeal, especially highlighted in Jesy. She wasn't the perfect petite popstar. She was a regular middle class girl without the looks or body that succeeded based on talent. I'm not saying the others weren't, they were as middle class and "normal" as Jesy was, but Jesy was the one people identified with the most. She was the face of the "brand" that became LM - a good female vocal quartet.

I'm sure LM would've happily marched on if Perry had left. She remains somewhat devoid of persona, falls into the "pretty petite white girl" bucket. But Jesy IS brand-LM.

On a personal level, I wish her the best. She's worked so hard for her success through the obesity headlines, the bullying, everything. I always felt she had it the hardest in this group.

As for LM: they can carry on as a trio for max, another album. Or they can replace her, but they'll end up becoming a generic revolving door band like Sugababes.


This whole post is unnecessary on so many levels

Posted by: spiceboy Dec 14 2020, 10:06 PM

QUOTE(shindymindy @ Dec 14 2020, 09:59 PM) *
This whole post is unnecessary on so many levels



I'm glad someone else said it, I started to reply but there was just too much to try break down blink.gif

Posted by: LeGrinch Dec 14 2020, 10:10 PM

Leigh Anne is going to shine with more vocals!

Posted by: LeGrinch Dec 14 2020, 10:11 PM

Some positive news is that it will help album sales this week Selena.png

Posted by: Billy. Dec 14 2020, 10:15 PM

QUOTE(markivj @ Dec 14 2020, 09:29 PM) *
Agree! I was sick of all the backlash that faced poor Geri at the time. I'm thinking in my head "if you all say you're truly SG fans, then think about her". It couldn't have been easy for Jesy being in a room with 3 other girls that always got more media attention than her. I'd even read reports (although, probably unfounded) that Taylor Swift too was quite cold to Jesy back in 2015 (when they played at one of her US dates) compared to being chatty with the other 3. Regardless of all the talk that is diversity and inclusion and treating all with respect, etc. etc.... we're still a world driven largely by OPTICS. No wonder all of this took a toll on poor Jesy.


Did Perrie, Jade and Leigh Anne ever really get more media attention than Jesy did? She’s had a hard time with trolls etc but there has also been a load of love and adoration for Jesy that the other girls didn’t always get either

Posted by: Mr. C. Joel Dec 14 2020, 10:26 PM

I feel like Jesy has more media attention than the other girls if I'm honest. She was lots of fans favourite member.

I do feel like you could tell she wasn't happy anymore in certain clips, Radio 1 Live Lounge really highlighted she was struggling.

Love Jesy and gutted she has left, It's a shame the girls couldn't have given Little Mix a break for a couple of years and come back after exploring solo projects, perhaps Jesy would have felt more comfortable.

Obviously her main priority is her health but I hope she realises what a huge part of Little Mix she was and the trolls were such a small percentage in comparison to the love her fans and general public had for her.


It's a shame all round as this album seems to have got them back on track.

Posted by: 1hit1der Dec 14 2020, 10:28 PM

It's genuinely heartbreaking knowing it had to come to this. Must have been a terribly difficult decision for Jesy but the right one as it means she can put her mental health first. The Team Jesy email in her Instagram bio is intriguing. Can anyone see her pursuing a solo music career?

I'm sure the remaining girls will be thinking they have to work that much harder to prove that they can continue as a 3-piece. But I think they've already shown how much of a force they still are even with one of their members missing. Their Sweet Melody performances have been fire.

They will no doubt work their butts off to serve the best performances for the fans and prove any critics wrong. I'm excited to see what they deliver.

Posted by: jsweetxe Dec 14 2020, 10:45 PM

Jesy was always the one to receive more media attention, it’s literally pivotal to her breakdown. She couldn’t make a move without the British scum media going down her throat.

I’m not comfortable either with saying this is like Geri either. Geri’s leaving is hazy, it was also said she left because of a power struggle as well. Jesy leaving was completely down to her mental health and putting herself first which is the BEST option.

Regarding the remaining 3, it is going to be interesting seeing them go forward and I’m still a Little Mix stan through and through. I’m excited for them. I don’t agree with the above nonsense that they’re not relatable or personality driven etc etc, because they are. Jesy brought a lot of character on and off stage but the other three do their part just as well and are so incredibly strong to want to continue instead of just saying no.

Posted by: Feel_The_Fever Dec 14 2020, 10:45 PM

QUOTE(Mr. C. Joel @ Dec 14 2020, 10:26 PM) *
I feel like Jesy has more media attention than the other girls if I'm honest. She was lots of fans favourite member.

I do feel like you could tell she wasn't happy anymore in certain clips, Radio 1 Live Lounge really highlighted she was struggling.

Love Jesy and gutted she has left, It's a shame the girls couldn't have given Little Mix a break for a couple of years and come back after exploring solo projects, perhaps Jesy would have felt more comfortable.

Obviously her main priority is her health but I hope she realises what a huge part of Little Mix she was and the trolls were such a small percentage in comparison to the love her fans and general public had for her.
It's a shame all round as this album seems to have got them back on track.


I'm the same in my head she always got the most attention in the press both good and bad apart from when perrie split with Zayn. There is no doubt this was a tough tough decision for her as I genuinely think she loved little mix. With the illness she has though it's probably one of the worst careers to be in as the focus on your life is immense and that brings alot of pressure.

Posted by: Gerald Dec 14 2020, 10:45 PM

This is so sad sad.gif. The news I didn’t want to read but was low-key expecting it. I’m glad Jesy is putting her mental health first. Health is wealth!

Posted by: kye Dec 14 2020, 11:55 PM

it was inevitable she was leaving, i think they were just giving her time to properly decide what she wanted to do.

if it makes her happy + keeps her healthy then that's the best anybody can wish for her. she's 100% going solo, it's written all over her statement.
it's clear she didn't like the pressures of having to conform to a certain look, sing certain music + the constant backlash she received was ultimately not worth it for her in the end.
i think, on her terms, she'll have a different take on it all. she'll be the driving force + she can do what she wants, however she wants to do it.

one thing that intrigued me is her message to the girls, it left me a little cold. thanking them + hoping they'll fulfil all of their dreams, making music people love?
the lack of something along the lines of "thanks for your support, you're my sisters, i love you etc" feels a little odd to me.


Posted by: jsweetxe Dec 15 2020, 12:07 AM

QUOTE(kye @ Dec 14 2020, 11:55 PM) *
it was inevitable she was leaving, i think they were just giving her time to properly decide what she wanted to do.

if it makes her happy + keeps her healthy then that's the best anybody can wish for her. she's 100% going solo, it's written all over her statement.
it's clear she didn't like the pressures of having to conform to a certain look, sing certain music + the constant backlash she received was ultimately not worth it for her in the end.
i think, on her terms, she'll have a different take on it all. she'll be the driving force + she can do what she wants, however she wants to do it.

one thing that intrigued me is her message to the girls, it left me a little cold. thanking them + hoping they'll fulfil all of their dreams, making music people love?
the lack of something along the lines of "thanks for your support, you're my sisters, i love you etc" feels a little odd to me.

Feels like you’re reading too far into it. The girls have been very clear in the past that not everything they do is public. They would’ve done their goodbyes and their soppy speeches to each other a while ago. Why dig it up again? I also don’t think it’s fair to look for something that isn’t there considering from the beginning they’ve all supported each other.

Posted by: shadow2009 Dec 15 2020, 12:17 AM

Yeah I bet the other girls have known for ages (I’m assuming her contract was expiring as it’s close to the anniversary of when they won X Factor? Same timing as Camila Cabello?) but I was just thinking how weird it must be for all of them to go from being around eachother 24/7 since like, summer 2011 and now they’ll not see her anywhere near as often.

I dunno. I remember when the Fifth Harmony girls said they barely saw eachother since they split up and it sounded so weird. I know Little Mix are much closer and we don’t know them personally but realising that their relationship with Jesy is going to change makes me pretty sad?

Posted by: kye Dec 15 2020, 12:35 AM

QUOTE(jsweetxe @ Dec 15 2020, 12:07 AM) *
Feels like you’re reading too far into it. The girls have been very clear in the past that not everything they do is public. They would’ve done their goodbyes and their soppy speeches to each other a while ago. Why dig it up again? I also don’t think it’s fair to look for something that isn’t there considering from the beginning they’ve all supported each other.



the girls were also very clear that https://www.capitalfm.com/artists/little-mix/little-mix-reveal-band-would-split-instead-of-goin/ so you can't really take everything they've ever said to be gospel.

there's a vast difference between a soppy speech + what jesy posted. having followed them since x factor + hearing how they spoke to each other, their terms of endearment, their love for each other - i don't think it's unfair to question why she would simply thank them in an otherwise honest + frank statement.

also, with respect, you have no more idea than i do that there's 'nothing there'.

Posted by: Jay* Dec 15 2020, 04:20 AM

sad.gif This is such a shame. I hope Jesy’s decision helps with her well-being. I wish her all the best. heart.gif

Posted by: .MIKE. Dec 15 2020, 06:45 AM

My opinion and belief is that they will finish their contractual obligations off - and tour next year... then ‘take a break, to pursue solo projects’ going their separate ways.

I honestly don’t think this is it for the original line-up of LM though. I think Jesy needs some time away, they probably all do.. but they’ll come back together as a four pieces at some stage in the future

Posted by: Mr. C. Joel Dec 15 2020, 07:23 AM

I think the ‘we’re not ready to leave Little Mix’ is purely just to help sell the album and tour if I’m honest.

I’m sure like others have said this will be it or they will do a greatest hits / potentially one more album if there’s any ties to contracts with RCA.

I’m confident they will come back as a 4 eventually though, in fact I think it’s a given unlike The Saturdays etc...

I just really hope they do remain the best of friends and things haven’t turned slightly sour behind the scenes.

It’s obvious Jesy left before the album release and they softened the blow by performing as a 3 and getting fans/ the public used to seeing them as a 3...

It’s actually a really clever way of doing it, announcing it all after the last bit of promo.

Posted by: shadow2009 Dec 15 2020, 10:05 AM

"Little Mix are a British girl group formed in 2011 of members Jade Thirlwall, Perrie Edwards and Leigh-Anne Pinnock; former member Jesy Nelson left the group in 2020 due to mental health issues."

Their Wikipedia has their picture as a three piece as well. sad.gif So weird.

Posted by: shindymindy Dec 15 2020, 10:18 AM

I'm still really sad about this today.
Can't really listen to any of their slower songs without getting really upset. Some of the lyrics take on a whole other meaning now

Posted by: M477h3w Dec 15 2020, 10:58 AM

I’m still sad about this today. 🥺

Posted by: Mr. C. Joel Dec 15 2020, 11:05 AM

I’m totally gutted!

Listening to Sweet Melody thinking that’s the last ever performance from Jesy!

It’s such a shame we never had a Sweet Melody performance with all 4 girls sad.gif

The song totally deserved them all to perform it...

I feel really sad that she didn’t do this one last tour too, Even if she was absent from all media / tv appearances I always thought she loved the tours!

Devastating but obviously her heath comes first, I kinda wish it wasn’t so official though, that she just took a very very extended break but that the door was always open for her to return at any time.

I’m still never saying never, I’ve kept hope with The Saturdays even knowing that’ll never ever happen.

But who knows!

Posted by: caseclosed Dec 15 2020, 01:33 PM

These two are great, especially the former.

https://www.theguardian.com/music/2020/dec/15/jesy-nelson-abuse-has-cruelly-silenced-one-of-pop-few-unfiltered-voices-little-mix?CMP=twt_a-culture_b-gdnculture

https://metro.co.uk/2020/12/15/if-youre-a-little-mix-stan-youll-support-jesy-nelson-in-her-decision-13753669/

Posted by: Tafty Dec 15 2020, 02:53 PM

Great reads. Quite refreshing when usually the press/most journalists are the first to tear her/them down, but a lot slower to get articles like those out.

Posted by: 777666jason Dec 15 2020, 03:09 PM

I really hope they release at least 1 album as a trio , gutted for jesy though

Posted by: Anth Dec 15 2020, 03:17 PM

The outpouring of love Jesy and the rest of the girls have had over the past 24 hours is so special, the public have shown so much love and admiration it’s unreal, I haven’t heard or read one negative comment, the future looks great.. also the chorus of I’m a Mess has such a different feel listening to it today

Posted by: shadow2009 Dec 15 2020, 03:24 PM

Their post on the group Instagram has over 2 million Likes. ohmy.gif

Also I'm listening to the album and some of the lyrics are so...eerie -

'You're missing me but I'm finally free'
'I was searching for happiness'
'I'm a mess, oh since you left'
All of My Love Won't Let You Down.

Posted by: shadow2009 Dec 15 2020, 04:23 PM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZnZcpCR6FC8

Segment on Loose Women with Coleen praising her.

Posted by: shindymindy Dec 15 2020, 04:31 PM

QUOTE(shadow2009 @ Dec 15 2020, 04:23 PM) *
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZnZcpCR6FC8

Segment on Loose Women with Coleen praising her.


It's really nice hearing people praise her for once

Posted by: Cameron Dec 15 2020, 04:32 PM

The fact that No Time For Tears is her last vocal contribution to a Little Mix though...

Posted by: dannjohn Dec 15 2020, 04:33 PM

The fact she clocked out during release week... she musn't like 'confetti' too much. I think the last video I saw of them as a fourpiece she seemed so uninterested. Didn't it go round twitter as a meme?

Posted by: Frenchie Dec 15 2020, 04:36 PM

QUOTE(Cameron @ Dec 15 2020, 04:32 PM) *
The fact that No Time For Tears is her last vocal contribution to a Little Mix though...


Crazy theory, but could this have been released when it was and not in the new year because she was planning to leave the group?

Posted by: Tombo Dec 15 2020, 05:18 PM

I am so sad to see her leave the group but it seems she has been in a bad way with all the pressures of fame.

I mean, most groups only manage one more album at most after a member leaves so it seems like the end could be approaching for LM which is a shame.

Posted by: 365 Dec 15 2020, 05:51 PM

QUOTE(Cameron @ Dec 15 2020, 04:32 PM) *
The fact that No Time For Tears is her last vocal contribution to a Little Mix though...


And she stole the whole song.

Posted by: Brightest Blue Dec 15 2020, 06:07 PM

Let’s forget about that song

Sweet Melody their last single as a 4-piece magic.gif

Posted by: Lukuzz Dec 15 2020, 06:24 PM

QUOTE(shadow2009 @ Dec 15 2020, 03:24 PM) *
Their post on the group Instagram has over 2 million Likes. ohmy.gif

Also I'm listening to the album and some of the lyrics are so...eerie -

'You're missing me but I'm finally free'
'I was searching for happiness'
'I'm a mess, oh since you left'
All of My Love Won't Let You Down.


Also, Jesy singing this in 'Breathe' -
"And it hurts like hell
It's like I don't love myself"

Posted by: Rossco Dec 15 2020, 08:50 PM

The more I’ve thought about it, it’s such a shame she felt she had to leave. She didn’t get it easy with the media etc which must have been hard for 9 years. That being said she hasn’t looked interested for a long time in my opinion. I think there’s more contributing factors tbh. I’ve never got the impression she likes the more pop stuff that they did which the latest album was and can’t help but think that maybe contributed too.

I’ll be fully supporting them as a 3 piece. Hope they continue for more than just 1 album. Happiness as the next single to end the era then come back with a new album.

Posted by: jsweetxe Dec 15 2020, 09:30 PM

QUOTE(Rossco @ Dec 15 2020, 08:50 PM) *
The more I’ve thought about it, it’s such a shame she felt she had to leave. She didn’t get it easy with the media etc which must have been hard for 9 years. That being said she hasn’t looked interested for a long time in my opinion. I think there’s more contributing factors tbh. I’ve never got the impression she likes the more pop stuff that they did which the latest album was and can’t help but think that maybe contributed too.

I’ll be fully supporting them as a 3 piece. Hope they continue for more than just 1 album. Happiness as the next single to end the era then come back with a new album.


Have you seen her when they perform? She looks like she's performing for the first time over and over (in the best possible way)

I don't think she likes cheesy pop like Black Magic (As good as it is) whereas she loves dance pop like Touch and she even loved Shout Out to My Ex, so who the hell knows where her tastes lie. I definitely don't think she got bored, she seemed genuinely excited for the Confetti era.

Posted by: shadow2009 Dec 15 2020, 09:49 PM

Honestly I just think the timing is the weird thing.

Missing album release week (and hosting the EMAs) is one thing but she could have let the other three girls carry on like they were, been 'on a break' until next year and returned for the Confetti tour then left (or convinced the others to let the group rest for a while) which would surely have been easier from a contractual and PR perspective.

Like, I'd understand if this was at the end of an album cycle or even during a heavy tour schedule but the timing is bizarre and makes me think it was something specific that triggered it.

Posted by: Tafty Dec 15 2020, 10:07 PM

We don't know what the process behind everything is though? We can theorize and guess all we like, but we don't know what the thought process behind it all was. Maybe it was a "sleep on it and see how you feel" kind of decision, or maybe she just struggled so much with being in the group that she took a break, started realising that she felt a lot less pressure and more happy and healthy within herself away from the group... we just don't know.

She's working on herself and that's the important part of it all. Her health and happiness NEEDS to become number 1 priority!

Posted by: markivj Dec 16 2020, 12:17 AM

I just feel so sorry for her.

Posted by: jsweetxe Dec 16 2020, 08:47 AM

QUOTE(shadow2009 @ Dec 15 2020, 09:49 PM) *
Honestly I just think the timing is the weird thing.

Missing album release week (and hosting the EMAs) is one thing but she could have let the other three girls carry on like they were, been 'on a break' until next year and returned for the Confetti tour then left (or convinced the others to let the group rest for a while) which would surely have been easier from a contractual and PR perspective.

Like, I'd understand if this was at the end of an album cycle or even during a heavy tour schedule but the timing is bizarre and makes me think it was something specific that triggered it.

I think lockdown had a part to play. She had so much downtime to think and then when they started going out in public again around September and being papped for the Live Lounge and then the infamous panic attack, I really think it was a specific event that triggered it but more so it was just a realisation that she didn't want to be in the public eye anymore.

Like others have said speculation is really hard (and also disrespecting if we start reading every little thing) I'm just glad that she's taking the time to recover.

I hope she doesn't quit the industry though, whilst it's true being solo means all eyes are on her it also lets her have more control, and I'm sure that because of her past any contract she ends up in would be tailored to make sure she gets a break. Who knows, future companies could follow suit and mental health in the music industry is treated as a serious thing rather than a "bad day". Jesy's actions could be bigger than we think. But that voice and that performing ability and that charisma deserves to be in the spotlight.

Posted by: Quarantilas Dec 16 2020, 11:44 AM

As a Sugababes fan, I sympathise on a very deep level with how you are all feeling at the moment. It’s not easy and it’s utterly devastating but the music they made together and the contributions to your life and memories will be untarnished. That much I can promise.

I, personally as a casual fan of LM from the X Factor shows on, am quite proud of Jesy for the way she has handled this and for very publicly putting her health first and foremost. There is an entire generation of young kids who are going to see that it is ok to take a step back to protect your mental health even if that means stepping away from a job or people you love.

Much love to you all x

Posted by: LeGrinch Dec 16 2020, 11:51 AM

She’s unfollowed anyone from modest management too...

Posted by: Festivus Dec 16 2020, 02:27 PM

Absolutely gutted tbh cry.gif

I just hope her mental health improves over time, love Jesy to bits heart.gif

Posted by: shadow2009 Dec 16 2020, 08:11 PM

Have any of the girls mentioned anything about this on their socials? Or 'liked' anything?


Posted by: Mr. C. Joel Dec 16 2020, 08:19 PM

QUOTE(shadow2009 @ Dec 16 2020, 08:11 PM) *
Have any of the girls mentioned anything about this on their socials? Or 'liked' anything?


No and to be honest I wouldn't expect them too.

I have a feeling it's all been a bit of a shock, only in November they referenced wishing Jesy was with them, so maybe she still hadn't officially decided at that point.

I think they'll have a break from Social's, spend Christmas with in the 'real world' and try and come to terms with everything.

I must admit they probably are also really worried on the whole future of LM...They must know that this is sadly the beginning of the end.


Posted by: Rossco Dec 16 2020, 08:30 PM

It only has to be the beginning of the end if they let it. If they keep producing material like the Confetti era then they’ll be fine. They need to be committed and put the effort in for it to be a success. They’ve only lost a member, the 3 that are still there are crazy talented and more than capable of continuing.

Posted by: markivj Dec 16 2020, 09:14 PM

QUOTE(jsweetxe @ Dec 16 2020, 12:47 AM) *
I think lockdown had a part to play. She had so much downtime to think and then when they started going out in public again around September and being papped for the Live Lounge and then the infamous panic attack, I really think it was a specific event that triggered it but more so it was just a realisation that she didn't want to be in the public eye anymore.

See, I always thought it was because the other 3 would cut her out of certain things and the realisation culminated during lockdown. Example: the Comic Relief climb up Mt. Kili. 2 of the girls went, and the other (Perrie, was it?) was constantly Facetiming them during their trip....but no mention of Jesy at all being in contact. It's like, they worked well as a band but she'd drifted away. As people grow, we grow into and out of certain relationships, and perhaps the 3 just bonded better. Nobody's fault. And, as I've said before, all this is just conjecture. I just wish them all the best. Especially Jesy.

Posted by: markivj Dec 16 2020, 09:16 PM

QUOTE(Rossco @ Dec 16 2020, 12:30 PM) *
It only has to be the beginning of the end if they let it. If they keep producing material like the Confetti era then they’ll be fine. They need to be committed and put the effort in for it to be a success. They’ve only lost a member, the 3 that are still there are crazy talented and more than capable of continuing.

Yes. But Jesy took with her the most important thing - the brand identity of the group. Without her, they'll be just any other generic trio.

Posted by: LeGrinch Dec 16 2020, 09:18 PM

I honestly think as a trio they will be fine!

If they release another single with a female pop star can you imagine the comparisons and attention it’s going to get, especially if the rumoured Zara collab is real

Posted by: Rue Lahd Dec 16 2020, 09:23 PM

The funny thing for me is that a lot of international fans/youtubers/reactors etc. perceive(d) Jesy as the leader of the group.

She had a raw confidence in performances/interviews which is I guess kind of darkly ironic if she was struggling behind the scenes. Maybe in a way that contributed.

Also I do wonder if there was some kind of clash with management, for example, after Jesy honestly admitted that she didn't like Black Magic in an interview. I know loads of us fans really appreciate when the girls are honest in interviews, but it's possible it led to shouting matches or similar behind the scenes, and she just decided she didn't want to put up with that any more.

Being in a girlband especially is very difficult in terms of the image you present. So much of the media has insisted that only children are allowed to like girlbands/pop music and so they must always tone down their personalities so as to be socially acceptable. After ten years, I can see that becoming jarring too, especially when you are otherwise independently wealthy and should have a lot of freedom.

Posted by: Mr. C. Joel Dec 16 2020, 09:26 PM

We can all speculate and I’m sure there was a lot of going’s on behind the scenes that didn’t help.

It doesn’t seem like she left on terms with management that’s for sure and she hastily removed them from Instagram.

So proud of her and I just hope the girls haven’t fallen out or turned frosty behind the scenes because as a 4 they really did seem like sisters!

Proud of all of them really, carrying on as a 3 promoting the album while all of this was happening...

They all deserve the world, all are still so humble too.

Posted by: shadow2009 Dec 16 2020, 09:29 PM

QUOTE(markivj @ Dec 16 2020, 09:14 PM) *
See, I always thought it was because the other 3 would cut her out of certain things and the realisation culminated during lockdown. Example: the Comic Relief climb up Mt. Kili. 2 of the girls went, and the other (Perrie, was it?) was constantly Facetiming them during their trip....but no mention of Jesy at all being in contact. It's like, they worked well as a band but she'd drifted away. As people grow, we grow into and out of certain relationships, and perhaps the 3 just bonded better. Nobody's fault. And, as I've said before, all this is just conjecture. I just wish them all the best. Especially Jesy.

Oh stop. laugh.gif

We know nothing about them aside from the odd interview and TV appearance and what they post on social media. Them not Facetiming her in March 2019 doesn’t mean they drifted apart. laugh.gif

Posted by: shindymindy Dec 16 2020, 09:32 PM

QUOTE(markivj @ Dec 16 2020, 09:14 PM) *
See, I always thought it was because the other 3 would cut her out of certain things and the realisation culminated during lockdown. Example: the Comic Relief climb up Mt. Kili. 2 of the girls went, and the other (Perrie, was it?) was constantly Facetiming them during their trip....but no mention of Jesy at all being in contact. It's like, they worked well as a band but she'd drifted away. As people grow, we grow into and out of certain relationships, and perhaps the 3 just bonded better. Nobody's fault. And, as I've said before, all this is just conjecture. I just wish them all the best. Especially Jesy.


Just lol

Posted by: 365 Dec 16 2020, 09:33 PM

Even if there was the slightest tension this year, it's nothing that couldn't be overruled by the YEAES that they were close. If Cheryl and Kimberley can overcome calling Nadine "full of shit" etc and now following her back this year... Little Mix will be fine. They'll be back as 4 at some point. Whether it's in 2 years or 10.

Posted by: markivj Dec 16 2020, 09:36 PM

QUOTE(shadow2009 @ Dec 16 2020, 01:29 PM) *
Oh stop. laugh.gif

We know nothing about them aside from the odd interview and TV appearance and what they post on social media. Them not Facetiming her in March 2019 doesn’t mean they drifted apart. laugh.gif

That’s precisely my point. We just don’t know, we don’t know if the same pattern carried itself over into other instances too.

Posted by: markivj Dec 16 2020, 09:37 PM

QUOTE(365 @ Dec 16 2020, 01:33 PM) *
Even if there was the slightest tension this year, it's nothing that couldn't be overruled by the YEAES that they were close. If Cheryl and Kimberley can overcome calling Nadine "full of shit" etc and now following her back this year... Little Mix will be fine. They'll be back as 4 at some point. Whether it's in 2 years or 10.

Cue the reality show, GH and reunion tour in 2030 when they all need the money 😆😆

Posted by: markivj Dec 16 2020, 09:43 PM

QUOTE(Rue Lahd @ Dec 16 2020, 01:23 PM) *
The funny thing for me is that a lot of international fans/youtubers/reactors etc. perceive(d) Jesy as the leader of the group.

She had a raw confidence in performances/interviews which is I guess kind of darkly ironic if she was struggling behind the scenes. Maybe in a way that contributed.

Also I do wonder if there was some kind of clash with management, for example, after Jesy honestly admitted that she didn't like Black Magic in an interview. I know loads of us fans really appreciate when the girls are honest in interviews, but it's possible it led to shouting matches or similar behind the scenes, and she just decided she didn't want to put up with that any more.

Being in a girlband especially is very difficult in terms of the image you present. So much of the media has insisted that only children are allowed to like girlbands/pop music and so they must always tone down their personalities so as to be socially acceptable. After ten years, I can see that becoming jarring too, especially when you are otherwise independently wealthy and should have a lot of freedom.

I fall into that category. And I know of several other non EU/Uk Mixers who also feel that way. Jesy, to us was the pop star who succeeded despite not fitting into the formula. She was raw, fun, talented and just herself. Example - My cousins daughter went to some summer camp and during a talk in self esteem, Jesy was mentioned as an example of how talent and confidence triumphs over style (other names were kelly Clarkson and Pink). She brought that “identity” to LM. I don’t live in the UK but it appears a lot of UK Mixers see all 4 as equal.

Posted by: Rossco Dec 16 2020, 10:04 PM

QUOTE(shadow2009 @ Dec 16 2020, 09:29 PM) *
Oh stop. laugh.gif

We know nothing about them aside from the odd interview and TV appearance and what they post on social media. Them not Facetiming her in March 2019 doesn’t mean they drifted apart. laugh.gif


True but it would be naive to think something else hasn’t been going on. The unfollowing the management is very telling. There has been disagreements of some sort clearly. But we will only know if and when they talk about it. The 3 of them will be absolutely fine.

Posted by: jsweetxe Dec 16 2020, 10:45 PM

Something between management and Jesy? Possible. Her contract was probably a bitch to negotiate.

Something between Jesy and the girls? No lol. Why do people keep trying to paint that narrative? Are you that damaged from past girl groups that you can’t just accept there’s no bad blood?

Jesy didn’t take part in a lot of things, true, but it’s been continuously said that she doesn’t like doing those sorts of things. She started being more comfortable just saying no. Going out means you get papped, there’s chances for people to make comments. As someone who has lived a lot of Jesy’s mental anguish I know exactly how she’s feeling and how she’s felt in the past. I just think the constant “eee well they didn’t like this and jesy unfollowed their manager” like howay? I wouldn’t be surprised if the girls have stayed off social media for a bit, they’ve lost 1/4 of their group, a pivotal member. It’s going to be hard going back online and seeing all of the edits, fan outpours etc. Even if it’s all lovely, this will still be incredibly hard for them. Jesy had time to make peace with it, they weren’t cause they probably didn’t know until Jesy announced it to them.

Posted by: Tafty Dec 19 2020, 12:06 AM

This tribute to Jesy...



Amazing. cry.gif

Posted by: shadow2009 Dec 21 2020, 10:49 PM

(I sound so messy but I still think it’s a bit bizarre none of the girls have commented/liked/mentioned her on their solo profiles)?

Posted by: Rossco Dec 21 2020, 11:56 PM

QUOTE(shadow2009 @ Dec 21 2020, 10:49 PM) *
(I sound so messy but I still think it’s a bit bizarre none of the girls have commented/liked/mentioned her on their solo profiles)?


Speaks volumes doesn’t it. I’m just waiting on the unfollowing shortly.

Posted by: Billy. Dec 22 2020, 02:11 AM

It’s nice to see Jesy more active on socials - I wasn’t expecting to so quickly..

Posted by: Dane Dec 22 2020, 03:05 AM

QUOTE(shadow2009 @ Dec 21 2020, 10:49 PM) *
(I sound so messy but I still think it’s a bit bizarre none of the girls have commented/liked/mentioned her on their solo profiles)?


This.

I thought they would at least acknowledge Always Be Together getting to number one, but I presume they have know this moment was happening way before any of us and decided between them not to acknowledge it till they are ready.

Still feel so sad about the whole situation.

Posted by: Frenchie Dec 22 2020, 09:41 AM

It does seem like a weird situation. I had thought the girls would still be active on socials and such while Jesy would continue to take time away. However the opposite is happening.

I hate to think that their friendship might have been affected by this but something just doesn't feel right.

Posted by: shadow2009 Dec 22 2020, 08:17 PM

QUOTE(Frenchie @ Dec 22 2020, 09:41 AM) *
It does seem like a weird situation. I had thought the girls would still be active on socials and such while Jesy would continue to take time away. However the opposite is happening.

I hate to think that their friendship might have been affected by this but something just doesn't feel right.

I don't know about the other two but Jade has been active on Instagram posting stories etc. I would have though, at least for PR sake, that they'd comment something generic under Jesy's posts. I don't think she even 'liked' the group post announcing her departure either.

Posted by: JosephCarey Dec 22 2020, 08:51 PM

Does she need to? They both said their pieces publicly, but let's not forget we don't know how much was said in private. There's nothing concerning about not liking each other's posts etc, they just don't need to put on a performance to prove they're friends.

Posted by: Billy. Dec 22 2020, 09:53 PM

QUOTE(JosephCarey @ Dec 22 2020, 08:51 PM) *
Does she need to? They both said their pieces publicly, but let's not forget we don't know how much was said in private. There's nothing concerning about not liking each other's posts etc, they just don't need to put on a performance to prove they're friends.


They don’t have to you’re right, but for a group who have base themselves around their friendship and sisterhood etc (and given how much they usually post on Insta etc) it is odd that they each didn’t individually acknowledge Jesy’s departure, except from one pretty generic official statement.

We get that they may have said things in private etc and that’s fair, but I don’t think it’s unreasonable to question why they’ve been so quiet on that front.

Posted by: 365 Dec 22 2020, 11:39 PM

QUOTE(JosephCarey @ Dec 22 2020, 08:51 PM) *
Does she need to? They both said their pieces publicly, but let's not forget we don't know how much was said in private. There's nothing concerning about not liking each other's posts etc, they just don't need to put on a performance to prove they're friends.


They could be still messaging in the group chat for all we know.

Posted by: shindymindy Dec 25 2020, 10:06 AM


Posted by: shadow2009 Jan 9 2021, 10:33 AM

(Sorry but I STILL find it weird she hasn’t even mentioned the #1 or anything Little Mix related since leaving)

Before anyone jumps me and reminds me that yes, she left for mental health reasons and the pressures of the group but the complete silence over her last song with the girls hitting #1 and the fans campaign for it is slightly weird. It’s a huge achievement for her as well. She’s back to posting selfies on Insta so it’s not like she’s on a social media break.

Posted by: jsweetxe Jan 9 2021, 10:39 AM

It's probably just a bit conflicting for her. She left because of constant torment and trolling from people, including their own fans and then off the back of that they get a #1 with their last lead single to feature her.

Also Jesy isn't actually the most responsive, she is well known for just posting her selfies and dipping. I am with you though, I do find it odd that she's SO silent on it, but we never know what happens behind closed doors.

Posted by: spiceboy Jan 10 2021, 01:51 PM

Yeah I find it a bit weird too. Would have been really nice for her to acknowledge her last #1. I mean it was released while she was in the group and has her vocals on it so it's as much her #1 as Viva Forever is considered Geri's #1 and Whole Again is considered Kerry's #1 (equally shared with Jenny for me!)... then again neither of them two commented at that time (albeit we didn't have social media)

Posted by: Tafty Jan 10 2021, 01:58 PM

She probably wants to keep it separate and probably wants to focus on kinda distancing herself away from the LM limelight. The moment she comments on it she'll get comments irregardless and it's not worth the hassle, especially for someone trying to work on their mental health for a bit and trying to distance themselves away for a while. Who knows, in a month or two she may be back and ready to face some kind of limelight and interviews again. She may even announce her plans of a solo career. But until she does, we have to respect her privacy.

Posted by: spiceboy Jan 10 2021, 02:01 PM

QUOTE(Tafty @ Jan 10 2021, 01:58 PM) *
She probably wants to keep it separate and probably wants to focus on kinda distancing herself away from the LM limelight. The moment she comments on it she'll get comments irregardless and it's not worth the hassle, especially for someone trying to work on their mental health for a bit and trying to distance themselves away for a while. Who knows, in a month or two she may be back and ready to face some kind of limelight and interviews again. She may even announce her plans of a solo career. But until she does, we have to respect her privacy.



Very true!

Posted by: 365 Jan 10 2021, 02:27 PM

I really don't think it's in the slightest bit weird. It's very fresh right now and she must feel very weird about the situation, so wants to keep a distance publicly. It's very understandable to me. She's probably congratulated them personally, not everything is our business or needs to happen on social media

Posted by: Mr. C. Joel Jan 10 2021, 03:00 PM

Sorry but I think it’s off.

Totally understand she wants to keep things separate but the fact fans wanted this to get to number 1 because it was the last single as a 4 etc...

She could have easily not even mentioned LM but said something on her stories like ‘Thank you all for getting my last single to #1 etc)

I have the greatest respect for her but I agree it’s odd she hasn’t even touched upon it at all given fans have supported her career for the last 10 years in LM and she’s part of that song too.

It’s just a bit of a shame

Posted by: Tafty Jan 10 2021, 03:24 PM

Why is it such an issue that she hasn't spoken out about it? laugh.gif

I genuinely don't understand lmao.

Posted by: 365 Jan 10 2021, 03:28 PM

QUOTE(Mr. C. Joel @ Jan 10 2021, 03:00 PM) *
She could have easily not even mentioned LM but said something on her stories like ‘Thank you all for getting my last single to #1 etc)


I'd have found this way stranger tbh!

Posted by: troylovesmusic Jan 10 2021, 03:43 PM

She doesn’t need to say anything and I wasn’t expecting her to say anything either . She’s not in the group anymore guys and considering the reasons why she left the group it’s completely understandable why she hasn’t. Not everything has to be public for us to see as well and I’m sure she could have said something privately to the other girls about it !

Posted by: Benji89 Jan 10 2021, 03:53 PM

Leaving a band isn't as simple as leaving a job, there must be all kinds of contracts and deals to get out of. It's as likely as any other theory that to preserve friendship they're just having lawyers sort out the legal separation and not talking to each other or about each other publicly until that's all sorted out and both sides have an outcome they're happy with.

Or the most obvious reason which is that every time they like or address Jesy it's going to create news articles and the fans going into overdrive, which is exactly the thing that Jesy wants to get away from.


Posted by: *Tim Jan 10 2021, 04:28 PM

Mess even when she leaves because of constant critique, some of y'all are still out here criticizing the girl. Leave her be and do what she wants

Posted by: Mr. C. Joel Jan 10 2021, 04:35 PM

MEH still think she should of done something on her story given she was in the band 10 years and was actually part of this record.

Just some sort of acknowledgement...Her posts have given her loads of media attention anyway.

If she doesn't want the media attention then she should just go completely MIA from posting on Insta.

I'm sure she congratulated the girls privately but considering so many fans bought NUMEROUS copies because it was the last single as a 4 etc surely she could of just put something up.

I find it weird that's she just completely ignoring the fact she was even in a band for the last 10 years, the girls even referenced her on Radio 1, so it's not like they're keeping her out of the limelight anyway.

AND if you're in public eye people are going to have an opinion, they have an opinion when she constantly posts on Insta.

When she goes into other projects people are going to have an opinion, that's just how it is.

QUOTE(*Tim @ Jan 10 2021, 04:28 PM) *
Mess even when she leaves because of constant critique, some of y'all are still out here criticizing the girl. Leave her be and do what she wants


I completely get that but that's life to some extent. I completely back her but it makes no sense at all.

Generally speaking, celebs who can't handle Social Media constantly come back to it and still work in that industry, I don't get it? Come off Social Media, go live your life away from the sh*t online and get an office job or work in Butlins...

But they won't because they like the cash that comes with the industry that makes them feel like dogsh*t it just totally baffles me why all sorts of celebs constantly put themselves through it.

Posted by: Alberto! Jan 10 2021, 04:50 PM

If it's not a personal matter we don't know of, it's probably a PR/rebranding exercise - I imagine both for herself (trying to distance her 'brand' from the group brand) and for the three band members, who are likely keen on moving on and being seen as a three-piece from now on (and what better news to reinforce it than by sharing a #1 achieved at a point when they are in fact a trio, and despite being a member down). It's weird but I see that a being done a lot in the industry, especially in the UK (e.g. your old agency contacting you 48h after leaving a job to make sure you've put your last day on LinkedIn).



Posted by: 365 Jan 10 2021, 05:07 PM

She already said in her statement that she wishes the girls the best in the future, I don't feel like she needs to say more than that.

Posted by: Court Jan 10 2021, 05:26 PM

At some point, y’all have to accept that she left the group. So she has no obligation to post about the group or acknowledge what’s going on in the group. In time, she’ll probably do an interview or something to talk about what lead to the decision and at that point she’ll probably mention how she feels about the continued success of the group without her, including Sweet Melody reaching #1. But she doesn’t owe us an explanation or a post or anything.

Posted by: Mr. C. Joel Jan 10 2021, 05:43 PM

Everyone’s got an opinion that’s fine, I never said she had to do anything but it would of been nice for her to acknowledge that fans had been downloading to do everything possible for SM to get to number 1 for a host of reasons including the fact it was her last single with the group.

Fans who have supported LM and this album and singles whilst she was in the group...Everyone knows the story and that she’s left so I really don’t understand why she couldn’t of at least acknowledged it.

She obviously doesn’t want any association now so that’s fine..

Posted by: Slayer Jan 10 2021, 06:33 PM

I think some of us fans are upset are because we basically did this for Jesy and how much we love her - so I think some people expected her to acknowledge that.

I do find it weird/sad she didn't acknowledge it but I kinda get it at the same time.

I just hope she's happy and doing okay, i'll continue supporting her wub.gif

Posted by: star.shine Jan 10 2021, 10:36 PM

You really should readjust your lenses guys.

She didn’t ask anyone to take the single to #1 so there’s that... And I say that as someone that spent quite a bit of money last week as well.

Posted by: shadow2009 Jan 10 2021, 10:46 PM

QUOTE(star.shine @ Jan 10 2021, 10:36 PM) *
You really should readjust your lenses guys.

She didn’t ask anyone to take the single to #1 so there’s that... And I say that as someone that spent quite a bit of money last week as well.

I don't think anyone is saying she's ungrateful or rude for not acknowledging it, but everything has just felt really 'off' since her departure. Obvious comparison but I felt like Camila's note when she left Fifth Harmony was more personal and warm towards the other girls and their journey than Jesy's rather formal condolences to Little Mix on hers, even though the former group was wrapped up in tension and awkwardness for at least a year.

That in itself isn't a big deal at all - it's just a PR thing - but not 'liking' or commenting a single thing any of the girls/group have done since then (and vice versa) plus her unfollowing Alex and Leigh's sister and now not even a single Tweet or Instagram story about her fans getting her a final #1 single?

It's not 'bad' and nobody should be angry or expect her to do anything....but I agree with others that it's just a bit, well, odd? Awkward?

Posted by: Mr. C. Joel Jan 10 2021, 10:53 PM

It’s all really weird! I feel like there’s tension between them..

Unfollowing Alex and Leigh’s sister is the weirdest, If they were the best of friends why would that even be a thing?

It does feel really sad, I don’t think we’ve been told the truth from the day she was taking a break.

I just hope they haven’t fallen out because they’ve been through so much and genuinely were so close.

Posted by: blacksquare Jan 10 2021, 11:09 PM

QUOTE(Mr. C. Joel @ Jan 10 2021, 11:53 PM) *
It’s all really weird! I feel like there’s tension between them..

Unfollowing Alex and Leigh’s sister is the weirdest, If they were the best of friends why would that even be a thing?

It does feel really sad, I don’t think we’ve been told the truth from the day she was taking a break.

I just hope they haven’t fallen out because they’ve been through so much and genuinely were so close.


The reaching. She isn't obliged to follow anyone or reopen a situation she already removed herself from. She just left — let her move on.

QUOTE(365 @ Jan 10 2021, 06:07 PM) *
She already said in her statement that she wishes the girls the best in the future, I don't feel like she needs to say more than that.


Well, someone has some sense in this thread.


Posted by: Alberto! Jan 10 2021, 11:31 PM

Well they probably all thought there would be 4 of them or nothing at some point. So it may come as bittersweet knowing that instead of splitting the band the other 3 will go on. It's all fully hypothetical and in my head, but maybe Jesy accepted to stay on for one last album thinking that they would all stop together after, and ultimately was upset by the other three continuing. It's probably just a matter of time before she or they say something about it at some stage.

Posted by: Mr. C. Joel Jan 11 2021, 12:37 AM

QUOTE(blacksquare @ Jan 10 2021, 11:09 PM) *
The reaching. She isn't obliged to follow anyone or reopen a situation she already removed herself from. She just left — let her move on.
Well, someone has some sense in this thread.


Hardly reaching.

We're having a discussion which we are more than entitled to do.

No one's saying she has to follow certain people just wondering what's happened between them all and why if she was as close to the girls as they made out why she'd randomly unfollow family/partners which aren't even associated with LM.

I sense in a years time we'll know more...

Posted by: jsweetxe Jan 11 2021, 01:30 AM

If I were Jesy, and I had just had to leave my DREAM behind because I was bullied so badly I wanted to commit suicide, I wouldn’t want to see said dream rubbed in my face everyday when I go on my own social media. I know that getting away from Little Mix will be impossible for her, and I doubt she actually wants to leave it behind and forget. But I’d want to minimise what I had to see of it as much as possible.

Unfollowing these people is just her way of removing herself from situations in the future- THAT and.. come on, she’s under no obligation to follow siblings, family and managers.

Jesy did leave and told the girls she’d always love & support, however I think there would have been tension IF this came out of nowhere, cause it would’ve put stress on all of them; but we have no proof of this, and speculation just leads to.. nothing? In this case. People look into followings and social media following too much and sometimes you’re right, but sometimes it’s just nothing.

Posted by: Hallucinate Jan 11 2021, 01:34 AM

Jesy has been checked out of the band for some time now, she didn’t post when Confetti was released either, so I don’t know why people think she would post now. Personally I do think there is more to the story of Jesy leaving than has been said, but that’s none of our business and I hope they continue to keep it amicable.


Posted by: Rossco Jan 11 2021, 01:39 PM

QUOTE(Mr. C. Joel @ Jan 10 2021, 10:53 PM) *
It’s all really weird! I feel like there’s tension between them..

Unfollowing Alex and Leigh’s sister is the weirdest, If they were the best of friends why would that even be a thing?

It does feel really sad, I don’t think we’ve been told the truth from the day she was taking a break.

I just hope they haven’t fallen out because they’ve been through so much and genuinely were so close.


I agree with you, I feel there is some sort of tension too. Something is definitely off and her message when leaving wasn’t the warmest so I assume a disagreement of some sort has gone on. I’m sure all will be revealed in due course.

Posted by: 365 Jan 11 2021, 02:06 PM

But so what if there's SOME tension? It's not surprising that there would be at least a little bit? It doesn't mean they hate each other forever.

Posted by: TalkAboutWall Jan 11 2021, 02:15 PM

There probably was some tension but it's far better than tension in other girl groups like Spice Girls / Fifth Harmony. I think a lot of it had to do with Modest but I really hope Jesy comes back with a massive solo track because I feel like there's a lot of hype around it and it could smash.

The only thing I wish was that they included her in mentions for sweet melody getting to #1

Posted by: Court Jan 11 2021, 02:44 PM

I don’t think she wants them to tag her in anything or draw attention to her in relation to the group in social media. They mentioned it on the radio and that was great, but it’s not a coincidence that everyone who works with them isn’t tagging her. I’m sure she has asked them not too.

Posted by: 365 Jan 11 2021, 03:26 PM

Part of the healing process for her is going to be to distance herself as much as possible.

Posted by: star.shine Jan 11 2021, 04:41 PM

Jesus, this hyper analysis of Jesy is no doubt part of the reason why she’s decided to distance herself from her career. Just accept it guys, she’s human.

Posted by: 1hit1der Jan 11 2021, 04:48 PM

QUOTE(*Tim @ Jan 10 2021, 04:28 PM) *
Mess even when she leaves because of constant critique, some of y'all are still out here criticizing the girl. Leave her be and do what she wants
This.
QUOTE(365 @ Jan 10 2021, 05:07 PM) *
She already said in her statement that she wishes the girls the best in the future, I don't feel like she needs to say more than that.
And this.

I agree with those saying it's best she distances herself from the LM spotlight seeing as she's just left. Ready for people to complain she hasn't acknowledged when NTFT reaches a new milestone lol

Posted by: Rossco Jan 11 2021, 08:13 PM

QUOTE(TalkAboutWall @ Jan 11 2021, 02:15 PM) *
There probably was some tension but it's far better than tension in other girl groups like Spice Girls / Fifth Harmony. I think a lot of it had to do with Modest but I really hope Jesy comes back with a massive solo track because I feel like there's a lot of hype around it and it could smash.

The only thing I wish was that they included her in mentions for sweet melody getting to #1


If she goes solo then she can’t be that against people commenting about her. Surely going solo when it’s all about her will just attract even more attention?

Posted by: TalkAboutWall Jan 11 2021, 08:27 PM

I mean in a group she was always the one that was picked a part, you can’t compare her to them anymore

Posted by: Mx J00ps Jan 11 2021, 08:32 PM

If we're theorizing, if there's a reason why there's tension it could well be to do with what they've always said about the group calling it quits if one of them wanted to.

Well, Jesy clearly wanted to. So it could be that she's hurt that the other girls have decided to continue as a 3.

Personally I imagine she's just still in a space of being overwhelmed by her decision and so is just avoiding even thinking about or mentioning it. If she is highly emotional she - or her team - are also probably taking the strategy that to avoid her saying anything that people could take out of context, it's best to avoid saying anything at all.

And then as to why she's otherwise using social media, probably to try and keep some normality in her life instead of having to drop everything she usually did just because she changed career.

Posted by: jsweetxe Jan 11 2021, 09:26 PM

QUOTE(Rossco @ Jan 11 2021, 08:13 PM) *
If she goes solo then she can’t be that against people commenting about her. Surely going solo when it’s all about her will just attract even more attention?

I think Jesy’s situation was always that the comparisons to the other girls were what drove her over the edge. Katie Hopkin’s comment mentioned that if they dropped her they’d look better. Yeah she’d still get some mess as a solo artist but there is no one else for them to compare her to, just herself.

Posted by: Mr. C. Joel Jan 11 2021, 09:29 PM

I get that she got compared to the other girls a lot but if she went solo the comments would be worse.

She would be compared to the other girls still, other female pop artists...

In fact, I genuinely think it would be horrendous with all eyes on her and no support from any bandmates.

Even the live lounge the girls all rushed over to her, she wouldn’t have any of that.

I can see her anxiety building at certain times and she instantly used to look for one of the girls to reassure her usually Jade, I can’t help but think going solo would probably highlight certain issues more.

It’s not great talking about her mental health but there’s so much pressure on solo artists I’d be worried over time it could be far too much pressure (Touring / singles / albums).

In fact I can’t see her going Solo more focusing on different projects away from an actual music artist.

Posted by: Benji89 Jan 11 2021, 09:42 PM

I reckon she's more likely to move into radio or a podcast. A sunday surgery type show would be brilliant for her

Posted by: Mego23 Jan 12 2021, 12:41 AM

QUOTE(Mr. C. Joel @ Jan 10 2021, 10:53 PM) *
It’s all really weird! I feel like there’s tension between them..

Unfollowing Alex and Leigh’s sister is the weirdest, If they were the best of friends why would that even be a thing?

It does feel really sad, I don’t think we’ve been told the truth from the day she was taking a break.

I just hope they haven’t fallen out because they’ve been through so much and genuinely were so close.



It’s very weird! Why would she unfollow those closest to her and the girls...I just noticed she unfollowed perrie’s cousin, Ellie, as well. Something else is going on ��

Posted by: Slayer Jan 12 2021, 01:32 PM

QUOTE(Mego23 @ Jan 12 2021, 12:41 AM) *
It’s very weird! Why would she unfollow those closest to her and the girls...I just noticed she unfollowed perrie’s cousin, Ellie, as well. Something else is going on ��


She unfollowed Ellie? mellow.gif

I really think something is going on - I'd appreciate if we are not attacked by members for discussing this as we love all the girls but something is clearly up and this is a forum so we can discuss this.

Posted by: shindymindy Jan 12 2021, 01:38 PM

My 2 cents

I do feel that something happened behind the scenes and it wasn't just a 'I don't want to do this anymore'. I hope whatever it is sorts itself out as it would be such a shame if their friendship was ruined because of it. I genuinely believe they were friends - you couldn't fake it for that long.

In terms of not tagging Jesy etc - this must have been an ask of hers / lawyers seeing as no-one (not even mutuals) tagged her in any of the posts about SM being number 1.

Posted by: Mr. C. Joel Jan 12 2021, 01:48 PM

It literally could be anything..

Mental Health is a hard one because no matter how much those without mental health issues try to understand they don't.

It's so personal too, like I went through a couple of years of extreme Anxiety and my friends didn't understand how I could do the same thing one day and not the next.

It's very difficult and no doubt there's been tensions building, people feel let down (Jesy/The Girls/Management)

I think in time it will get resolved, a bit like a break up.

It's a very sad time, when she left I just assumed she'd still be pro active with supporting Little Mix as an outsider so it's pretty unexpected from what I thought (I didn't expect her to be posting everyday but I did think given how close the girls seemed she would of said about the number 1, liked a couple of posts or gave them a shout out).

Posted by: 365 Jan 12 2021, 02:19 PM

Low key I think, for now, Jesy wants to be away from anything Little Mix related so she can move on and be happy and to keep speculating and expecting more from her is a bit insulting to her.

Posted by: Mr. C. Joel Jan 12 2021, 02:30 PM

QUOTE(365 @ Jan 12 2021, 02:19 PM) *
Low key I think, for now, Jesy wants to be away from anything Little Mix related so she can move on and be happy and to keep speculating and expecting more from her is a bit insulting to her.


To be fair though she was in Little Mix for 10 years I think we can freely discuss as fans this topic.

With the greatest respect to Jesy and we all support her we're just talking as fans like we would anything else LM related.

It's all opinions in here, no one is saying or telling her to do anything we're just discussing the aftermath.

Posted by: blacksquare Jan 12 2021, 02:48 PM

QUOTE(Mr. C. Joel @ Jan 12 2021, 03:30 PM) *
To be fair though she was in Little Mix for 10 years I think we can freely discuss as fans this topic.

With the greatest respect to Jesy and we all support her we're just talking as fans like we would anything else LM related.

It's all opinions in here, no one is saying or telling her to do anything we're just discussing the aftermath.


Sleuthing through who she follows online, conspiracy theories about her exit, going in circles discussing the relationship with the girls and their families is just strange behaviour.

It's clear that this sort of attention and speculation is not what Jesy wanted — ironic how some fans can't see that.

Posted by: blacksquare Jan 12 2021, 02:51 PM

I'm really worried about her mental health and her struggles with social media but did you see she unfollowed the neighbour of Perrie's aunt?!


Posted by: shadow2009 Jan 12 2021, 02:59 PM

QUOTE(blacksquare @ Jan 12 2021, 02:51 PM) *
I'm really worried about her mental health and her struggles with social media but did you see she unfollowed the neighbour of Perrie's aunt?!


I mean, a few Little Mix fans (who love her) on a random chart forum having a chat isn’t the same as every newspaper and online article in the country writing rumors about her and encouraging vile comments from the general public but do your thing.

Posted by: Rossco Jan 12 2021, 06:18 PM

QUOTE(blacksquare @ Jan 12 2021, 02:48 PM) *
Sleuthing through who she follows online, conspiracy theories about her exit, going in circles discussing the relationship with the girls and their families is just strange behaviour.

It's clear that this sort of attention and speculation is not what Jesy wanted — ironic how some fans can't see that.


It’s not strange behaviour, this is a forum which is designed for people to discuss.

It’s odd that’s she’s unfollowing the girls family members but not the girls themselves or even little mix. Very odd indeed.

Posted by: Benji89 Jan 12 2021, 06:30 PM

People are allowed to speculate, it's only natural. As silly as it may seem following/unfollowing people are public acts, especially when you can mute or just restrict, which I imagine she's probably done to the girls

Posted by: blacksquare Jan 12 2021, 06:53 PM

I’m not disputing healthy discussion — just gathered some of you were better than Dan Wootton.

Posted by: Benji89 Jan 12 2021, 07:08 PM

The mans a racist, self loathing, conspiracy theorist pushing harmful anti covid theories so I think you're being a little dramatic

Posted by: Slayer Jan 12 2021, 07:20 PM

God certain people are so rude, we're all saying this respectfully and not bashing Jesy.

This is a forum and we can discuss this like anyone else, if you don't like it avoid the thread instead of being rude to us.

Posted by: Mr. C. Joel Jan 12 2021, 07:37 PM

QUOTE(blacksquare @ Jan 12 2021, 02:48 PM) *
Sleuthing through who she follows online, conspiracy theories about her exit, going in circles discussing the relationship with the girls and their families is just strange behaviour.

It's clear that this sort of attention and speculation is not what Jesy wanted — ironic how some fans can't see that.

You’re being so dramatic. How does speculating about the reasons behind her departure or whether the girls have fallen out detrimental to her mental health?

We’re all respecting Jesy and her wish, No ones saying anyone’s done anything wrong just wondering what’s potentially happened if anything?

Having been a fan for 10 years I don’t see the harm in this being a topic of discussion provided we’re all respectful.


Posted by: shadow2009 Jan 12 2021, 07:54 PM

QUOTE(Benji89 @ Jan 12 2021, 07:08 PM) *
The mans a racist, self loathing, conspiracy theorist pushing harmful anti covid theories so I think you're being a little dramatic

Who is?

Posted by: Benji89 Jan 12 2021, 07:57 PM

Dan Wootton

Posted by: *Tim Jan 12 2021, 09:44 PM

QUOTE(blacksquare @ Jan 12 2021, 03:51 PM) *
I'm really worried about her mental health and her struggles with social media but did you see she unfollowed the neighbour of Perrie's aunt?!


The way I screamed LMAOOOO

Posted by: Court Jan 12 2021, 10:32 PM

I don’t think there actually is a respectful way to pick apart every move someone makes online. If you love Jesy so much and have been a fan for so long, how do you not realize that she’s an incredibly private person who hates that kind of stuff. No, you all aren’t saying anything nasty, but that doesn’t mean it should continue.

Posted by: Roguelt Jan 13 2021, 02:15 PM

QUOTE(Court @ Jan 12 2021, 05:32 PM) *
I don’t think there actually is a respectful way to pick apart every move someone makes online. If you love Jesy so much and have been a fan for so long, how do you not realize that she’s an incredibly private person who hates that kind of stuff. No, you all aren’t saying anything nasty, but that doesn’t mean it should continue.


"She enjoys her privacy" but she's the one doing this publicly as public figure in public situation. Everything she does on that account is an official PR statement or should be stated otherwise, and what she's doing speaks volumes especially considering the more obvious signs of who to unfollow and outright speak are likely legally prevented.

She is accountable for what comes when throwing herself in the fire and those she's asking to consume it are doing so, even if negatively. There is too far, but no it does not ban negative reactions and frankly simply seeing it for what it is to save her from mental anguish for simply talking about what she's asking people to do because her mental health when she's proving bullshit and neglect to it herself.

Posted by: Court Jan 13 2021, 02:41 PM

QUOTE(Roguelt @ Jan 13 2021, 09:15 AM) *
"She enjoys her privacy" but she's the one doing this publicly as public figure in public situation. Everything she does on that account is an official PR statement or should be stated otherwise, and what she's doing speaks volumes especially considering the more obvious signs of who to unfollow and outright speak are likely legally prevented.

She is accountable for what comes when throwing herself in the fire and those she's asking to consume it are doing so, even if negatively. There is too far, but no it does not ban negative reactions and frankly simply seeing it for what it is to save her from mental anguish for simply talking about what she's asking people to do because her mental health when she's proving bullshit and neglect to it herself.

Unfollowing Perrie’s cousin is not a PR statement and it’s laughable to think it is. I can’t even make sense of your second point but it basically seems like your blaming Jesy for any struggles she has with people obsessing over her life because, again, she unfollowed some people on Instagram?

Posted by: TalkAboutWall Jan 13 2021, 02:54 PM

QUOTE(Mr. C. Joel @ Jan 12 2021, 07:37 PM) *
You’re being so dramatic. How does speculating about the reasons behind her departure or whether the girls have fallen out detrimental to her mental health?

We’re all respecting Jesy and her wish, No ones saying anyone’s done anything wrong just wondering what’s potentially happened if anything?

Having been a fan for 10 years I don’t see the harm in this being a topic of discussion provided we’re all respectful.


!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted by: jsweetxe Jan 13 2021, 03:58 PM

QUOTE(Roguelt @ Jan 13 2021, 02:15 PM) *
"She enjoys her privacy" but she's the one doing this publicly as public figure in public situation. Everything she does on that account is an official PR statement or should be stated otherwise, and what she's doing speaks volumes especially considering the more obvious signs of who to unfollow and outright speak are likely legally prevented.

She is accountable for what comes when throwing herself in the fire and those she's asking to consume it are doing so, even if negatively. There is too far, but no it does not ban negative reactions and frankly simply seeing it for what it is to save her from mental anguish for simply talking about what she's asking people to do because her mental health when she's proving bullshit and neglect to it herself.

this is a very.... ugly thing to say

Posted by: Tafty Jan 13 2021, 05:34 PM

QUOTE(Court @ Jan 12 2021, 10:32 PM) *
I don’t think there actually is a respectful way to pick apart every move someone makes online. If you love Jesy so much and have been a fan for so long, how do you not realize that she’s an incredibly private person who hates that kind of stuff. No, you all aren’t saying anything nasty, but that doesn’t mean it should continue.
Agreed 100%.

QUOTE(Roguelt @ Jan 13 2021, 02:15 PM) *
"She enjoys her privacy" but she's the one doing this publicly as public figure in public situation. Everything she does on that account is an official PR statement or should be stated otherwise, and what she's doing speaks volumes especially considering the more obvious signs of who to unfollow and outright speak are likely legally prevented.

She is accountable for what comes when throwing herself in the fire and those she's asking to consume it are doing so, even if negatively. There is too far, but no it does not ban negative reactions and frankly simply seeing it for what it is to save her from mental anguish for simply talking about what she's asking people to do because her mental health when she's proving bullshit and neglect to it herself.
Noooo. This is such a shit take, I'm sorry. It pisses me off that people seem to think that just because a popstar/celebrity is famous, it gives them a right to invade any little bit of privacy that star wants. She's not even leaving the house and being snapped/hounded by the press and yet people are concerned with who she is and isn't following on social media?

It's literally none of our business as to how she wants to deal with her time away from the spotlight and focus on herself. It's really upsetting to see that even after everything that happened with Britney, stars are constantly made to feel like they owe everyone every little bit of detail of what happens in their lives... just because "they wanted to be a star" or whatever. They wanted to be a popstar (or an actor/actress), not to be hounded by the press/have every little bit of their lives being torn apart by people. It's such a toxic trait and it's annoying that it's always been the case and things, don't seem to be changing, even now.

It's got nothing to do with us as to who Jesy follows and how Jesy wants to handle this time. She'll come out with an interview/read all book if she wants us all to know what went off. I'm not surprised to see that she unfollowed family members because on Debbie's twitter (Leigh's mum) there was constant "Send our love to Jesy for us please" and Jesy probably found it easier to just cut off all methods of contact for a bit, as she tries to find some consistent happiness and work on her mental health... but again, we just don't know.

So can we stop with the speculation please? We're literally turning into the people that Jesy is trying to get away from laugh.gif

Posted by: 365 Jan 13 2021, 06:01 PM

Very that last sentence.


Posted by: shindymindy Jan 13 2021, 06:27 PM

On a more important note, Sweet Melody still slaps!

Posted by: Rossco Jan 13 2021, 09:39 PM

QUOTE(Tafty @ Jan 13 2021, 05:34 PM) *
Agreed 100%.

So can we stop with the speculation please? We're literally turning into the people that Jesy is trying to get away from laugh.gif


I’m sorry but I disagree. People are not slating Jesy. This is a forum is for discussion and is a thread about Jesy leaving the group. It’s natural that people wish to discuss this and highlight that things may not be as rosey as what some others wish to believe. Unless it’s bullying or unnecessarily rude, people shouldn’t be told what they can and can’t discuss when it’s related to the topic.

Posted by: Bré Jan 14 2021, 04:12 AM

I mean I'd argue a lot of what has been posted in this thread is unnecessarily rude lol ~

Posted by: Chemistry Jan 14 2021, 06:14 AM

QUOTE(blacksquare @ Jan 12 2021, 03:51 PM) *
I'm really worried about her mental health and her struggles with social media but did you see she unfollowed the neighbour of Perrie's aunt?!



HAHAHAHA. OMG I SCREAMED!!

I think we sometimes forget Little Mix is, and was for Jesy, a job. I am sure the girls care for each other, but at the end of the day, it's a job. I also would not constantly be thinking about my old job after I left it, especially not in the way Jesy had to leave. There is no reasons why she still would be posting about it, it's probably still raw and hurtful for her and I wish fans would respect that. And I mean, who cares who she follows on Instagram? Instagram is not even real live and tbh I'm baffled fans even know who follows who wacko.gif

Posted by: jsweetxe Jan 16 2021, 01:10 PM

QUOTE(Chemistry @ Jan 14 2021, 06:14 AM) *
HAHAHAHA. OMG I SCREAMED!!

I think we sometimes forget Little Mix is, and was for Jesy, a job. I am sure the girls care for each other, but at the end of the day, it's a job. I also would not constantly be thinking about my old job after I left it, especially not in the way Jesy had to leave. There is no reasons why she still would be posting about it, it's probably still raw and hurtful for her and I wish fans would respect that. And I mean, who cares who she follows on Instagram? Instagram is not even real live and tbh I'm baffled fans even know who follows who wacko.gif

I agree with the sentiment, although I wouldn't call it a "job", this was her dream. And people made her feel shitty for 10 years and she couldn't take it anymore, that's what is so very heartbreaking about this, she was bullied out of doing something she loved.

(Sorry this wasn't me saying you were wrong, I just think calling it a job minimises how cruel the whole thing truly was xx)

Posted by: Billy. Jan 16 2021, 02:27 PM

QUOTE(jsweetxe @ Jan 16 2021, 01:10 PM) *
I agree with the sentiment, although I wouldn't call it a "job", this was her dream. And people made her feel shitty for 10 years and she couldn't take it anymore, that's what is so very heartbreaking about this, she was bullied out of doing something she loved.

(Sorry this wasn't me saying you were wrong, I just think calling it a job minimises how cruel the whole thing truly was xx)


I think it’s really important that we remember that Jesy didn’t actually say that she left the band because of trolling - she left because of the pressures of being in a girl group, we all know that she struggled with video shoots/ comparing herself to the other girls etc.

I’m not saying that the trolling she received didn’t play a part of course, but I just think it’s important that we don’t go down that road when we don’t actually know.

Posted by: shadow2009 Jan 16 2021, 02:43 PM

QUOTE(Chemistry @ Jan 14 2021, 06:14 AM) *
HAHAHAHA. OMG I SCREAMED!!

I think we sometimes forget Little Mix is, and was for Jesy, a job. I am sure the girls care for each other, but at the end of the day, it's a job. I also would not constantly be thinking about my old job after I left it

This argument does make me laugh. As if working 40 hours a week in an office is the same as literally being 25% of one of the UK's biggest girl groups of all time. There's a difference between you seeing your colleagues on a 15 minute break in the staff room and Jesy being attached to the hip with the other three pretty much 24/7 for nine years. laugh.gif

(This wasn't an attack on whatever your profession is but it's quite clearly not the same thing)

Posted by: Chemistry Jan 16 2021, 03:17 PM

QUOTE(shadow2009 @ Jan 16 2021, 03:43 PM) *
This argument does make me laugh. As if working 40 hours a week in an office is the same as literally being 25% of one of the UK's biggest girl groups of all time. There's a difference between you seeing your colleagues on a 15 minute break in the staff room and Jesy being attached to the hip with the other three pretty much 24/7 for nine years. laugh.gif

(This wasn't an attack on whatever your profession is but it's quite clearly not the same thing)


Don't worry, I don't see it as an attack at all. And yes, ofcourse office live is different compared to being in a girlgroup, but still. Look at Girls Aloud, they have been together for years as well and when they split up they said something along the same lines. It IS their job, at least the part the girls show to the outside world. Who knows, maybe they are best friends behind the scenes and still talk constantly these days, but maybe not. Neither would be bad. I, at least before the pandemic ofcourse, saw my close colleagues more often than my best friends (as most people do I assume) and we share everything so I don't think the comparison is that strange

(oh and.. biggest girlgroup? Spice Girls say hello tongue.gif).

Posted by: Mx J00ps Jan 16 2021, 03:32 PM

QUOTE(jsweetxe @ Jan 16 2021, 01:10 PM) *
I agree with the sentiment, although I wouldn't call it a "job", this was her dream. And people made her feel shitty for 10 years and she couldn't take it anymore, that's what is so very heartbreaking about this, she was bullied out of doing something she loved.

(Sorry this wasn't me saying you were wrong, I just think calling it a job minimises how cruel the whole thing truly was xx)


On the flipside, if we're really going back in time, none of them had the dream of being in a grl group. They auditioned as solo singers because they wanted independent careers in entertainment.

Given that truth its kinda remarkable that they stayed exclusively working together so long although obviously they did gel as a group.

People also change a lot between ages 17-18 and the ages they are now. They will be very different people from who they were.

I also feel like especially in this year spending every waking moment with the same people may have become more of an ask than in other years.

Posted by: shindymindy Jan 16 2021, 03:48 PM

QUOTE(Chemistry @ Jan 16 2021, 03:17 PM) *
Don't worry, I don't see it as an attack at all. And yes, ofcourse office live is different compared to being in a girlgroup, but still. Look at Girls Aloud, they have been together for years as well and when they split up they said something along the same lines. It IS their job, at least the part the girls show to the outside world. Who knows, maybe they are best friends behind the scenes and still talk constantly these days, but maybe not. Neither would be bad. I, at least before the pandemic ofcourse, saw my close colleagues more often than my best friends (as most people do I assume) and we share everything so I don't think the comparison is that strange

(oh and.. biggest girlgroup? Spice Girls say hello tongue.gif).


Did you miss the part where he says ‘one of the biggest’?

Posted by: Chemistry Jan 16 2021, 04:03 PM

QUOTE(shindymindy @ Jan 16 2021, 04:48 PM) *
Did you miss the part where he says ‘one of the biggest’?


I did indeed. No need to be so rude immediately though.

Posted by: Mego23 Jan 16 2021, 07:53 PM

Jesy unfollowed perrie’s brother 👀😳

Posted by: legendsglory Jan 16 2021, 08:31 PM

QUOTE(Mego23 @ Jan 16 2021, 07:53 PM) *
Jesy unfollowed perrie’s brother 👀😳

Not this again 💀

Posted by: Slayer Jan 16 2021, 09:59 PM

QUOTE(Mego23 @ Jan 16 2021, 07:53 PM) *
Jesy unfollowed perrie’s brother 👀😳


That is strange.

It's also strange she's not liking the girls photos and vice versa.

If people can't handle this conversation don't read - we shouldn't be attacked for discussing things like this on a forum. We are not bashing Jesy or any of the girls, it is just really strange.

I hope the girls are okay, i'd be devastated if they fell out.

Posted by: legendsglory Jan 16 2021, 10:31 PM

I don’t think they have fell out but i don’t want to assume as we don’t know everything that happened behind the scenes. I imagine they are all still upset by this and it will take some time for it to be processed. They could still be messaging in the group chat they have but just aren’t interacting publicly as they know the newspapers will try and twist their words to come up with some fake drama stories or something lol.

I did think there would be some sort of interaction by now as Jesy has been fairly active but it could mean anything i suppose.

Posted by: Cameron Jan 16 2021, 11:50 PM

She posted saying she was bored on Instagram. I am already imagining the comments she'll be getting.

Posted by: 365 Jan 17 2021, 12:02 PM

Until she unfollows the actual members of little mix I don't think it means much.

Posted by: Rossco Jan 17 2021, 04:06 PM

QUOTE(365 @ Jan 17 2021, 12:02 PM) *
Until she unfollows the actual members of little mix I don't think it means much.


I’m quite sure that will be coming at some point. It’s clear there has been some form of fall out over this. It’s quite naive to think otherwise in my opinion.

Posted by: star.shine Jan 17 2021, 04:55 PM

Everything is as clear as mud.

We know as much as we have been told, and that’s it.

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