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British girl group Little Mix is bidding one of their founding members goodbye, after Jesy Nelson announced her departure from the pop quartet on Monday, December 14.
Nelson, 29, opened up on Instagram, saying that “being in the band has really taken a toll on [her] mental health,” and that she finds the “constant pressure of being in a girl group and living up to expectations very hard.”
She called the past 9 years of her life “the most incredible time in [her] life.”
“There comes a time in life when we need to reinvest in taking care of ourselves rather than focusing on making other people happy, and I feel like now is the time to begin that process,” Nelson wrote, sharing that she was ready to “embark on a new chapter in [her] life.”
She asked her fans to continue supporting her, while also thanking everyone involved in Little Mix’s journey and success, including her bandmates Perrie, Jade, and Leigh-Anne for “creating some of the most amazing memories.”
Little Mix’s official Twitter account also announced the news.
“After an amazing 9 years together Jesy has made the decision to leave Little Mix. This is an incredibly sad time for all of us but we are fully supportive of Jesy,” the 3 other members wrote.
“We love her very much and agree that it is so important that she does what is right for her mental health and well-being. We are still very much enjoying our Little Mix journey and the 3 of us are not ready for it to be over,” they added.
“We know that Jesy leaving the group is going to be really upsetting news for our fans. We love you guys so much and are so grateful for your loyalty and continued support of all of us,” Perrie, Leigh-Anne, and Jade said.
Nelson previously took some time off from the band in November 2019 for “private medical reasons.”
The band began on talent competition The X Factor, where Nelson auditioned as a solo performer in 2011, along with Leigh-Anne Pinnock, Jade Thirlwall, and Perrie Edwards. The 4 ended up being grouped together. Together, the won X Factor.
The girl group debuted with their cover of Damien Rice’s Cannonball, which was their winning song in the competition. They continued to release hit singles like “Black Magic,” “Secret Love Song,” “Shoutout to my Ex,” and “Touch.” They currently have 6 studio albums. –Rappler.com
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