In a deeply personal and emotional new documentary, former Little Mix star Jesy Nelson has finally broken her silence on the reasons behind her departure from the chart-topping girl group. The 34-year-old singer, who rose to fame in 2011 alongside bandmates Leigh-Anne Pinnock, Jade Thirlwall, and Perrie Edwards, has shared a heartfelt teaser for the upcoming Amazon Prime series, titled 'Jesy Nelson: Life After Little Mix'.
A Journey of Silence and Struggle
Jesy Nelson's decision to leave Little Mix in 2020 came after nine years in the spotlight, during which she privately endured significant challenges. The singer has revealed that the intense public scrutiny and cruel trolling took a severe toll on her mental health, ultimately leading to her exit from the band. While she made a public statement at the time, she has remained largely quiet about her experiences within the group until now.
In the documentary teaser, Jesy emotionally confesses: "I've just always wanted to entertain people, it feels magical and then, very quickly, it isn't." She adds regarding her departure: "I've just always stayed quiet because I was the one that left." The montage features archive footage from her time in Little Mix, showing the highs and lows of her career with the group that made X Factor history as the only girl band to win the talent show.
Ready to Share Her Story
After years of maintaining her silence, Jesy Nelson now feels ready to open up about her experiences. In the trailer, she announces: "I've really struggled keeping all of this in... Now I'm ready to tell my side of the story." This marks a significant moment for the singer, who has watched her former bandmates discuss her departure while she remained quiet about her own perspective.
A Mother's Touching Journey
The documentary will not only explore Jesy's time with Little Mix but also delve into her personal life as a mother. The singer reveals her journey through pregnancy with twins, during which she experienced a rare complication called Twin-to-Twin Transfusion syndrome. This condition affects only a small percentage of identical twins and presented serious challenges during her pregnancy.
Following the birth of her daughters, Ocean and Story, Jesy received the devastating news that both girls have been diagnosed with Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 1 (SMA Type 1). The documentary captures her emotional journey through hospital stays, neonatal care, and the ongoing challenges of caring for children with this condition.
Documenting the Unexpected
In an Instagram post announcing the documentary, Jesy shared her original intention to create a joyful record of her journey into motherhood. She wrote: "I wanted to let cameras into my life and my home, and film what I thought was going to be a really exciting, fun little experience into motherhood." However, the reality proved far more challenging than she anticipated.
The singer spent three months in hospital during her pregnancy and over a month on the neonatal ward after her daughters' early birth. She describes bringing her babies home as feeling "like a dream, like we were finally out of the trenches."
A Message of Resilience
Despite the difficulties, Jesy Nelson finds inspiration in her daughters' strength. She writes: "One thing I do know when watching it is how incredibly proud I am of my girls, and how utterly inspiring they are; from their resilience, their strength, their constant fight, and their sheer happiness."
The singer has shared her hope that the documentary will serve as an inspiration to her daughters in the future. She penned: "There may well come a time in the near future when my beautiful girls turn to me and say, 'Mummy, I don't think I can do that,' and if that day ever comes, I'll sit them down in front of the TV and play them this footage."
Looking Forward
'Jesy Nelson: Life After Little Mix' is scheduled for release on Amazon Prime Video on February 13th. The documentary promises to offer fans and followers an intimate look at the singer's journey through fame, mental health challenges, and motherhood. Jesy describes the series as "one of the hardest, most painful times in my life that I've ever had to go through, let alone document," but expresses pride in sharing her story with the world.
This emotional revelation marks a new chapter for Jesy Nelson as she moves forward from her Little Mix days while embracing her role as a mother and advocate for her daughters' health and wellbeing.
