Little Mix’s Jade Thirlwall will undergo major revamp ahead of debut single – and follow in Cheryl’s footsteps
JADE Thrilwall is set to undergoing an image revamp ahead of launching her solo music career.
The X Factor hopeful turned household name will follow in the footsteps of Cheryl and ditch her surname when she makes her solo debut later this year.
A music insider teased: “Jade is going all out to make sure her solo career takes off.
“After talks with bosses she’s decided a mini-revamp is the way to go and will be dropping her surname to simply be known as ‘Jade’ moving forward.
“It worked for Cheryl so they see no reason why it wouldn’t work for Jade.
“There are no plans set in stone yet but a summer launch for her career is looking more than likely.
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“It goes without saying she’s incredibly loyal to the girls but they are all looking to the future and life after the group and working on their own projects now.”
After Girls Aloud went their separate ways in 2009, Chezza returned just months later with chart-topping single Fight For This Love ditching her surname altogether.
Next week Jade will join band mates Perrie Edwards and Leigh-Anne Pinnock as they kick off their final tour in Belfast.
The trek will see the girls play arena shows up and down the UK before taking their final bow at at London’s O2 Arena on May 14.
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In November last year The Sun revealed how Jade had been snapped up by Full Stop Management – the same team behind Lizzo and Harry Styles.
Meanwhile, just last month The Sun broke the news that Jade was on the cusp of signing a lucrative solo deal with RCA music.
The label, which is part of the Sony umbrella, have helped guide Little Mix through countless chart hits after they quit Simon Cowell’s label Syco in 2018.
One track that is already in the bag for Jade is a collaboration with DJ Jax Jones.
The hit-maker let slip how they had hit the studio to record a nmber of songs.
Jax said: “Little Mix’s success is made up of all their individual talents, so I am sure they will all find a way to express themselves musically.
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“I was in the studio with Jade and she is mega-cool and super-talented. She is also such fun to be around.
“We wrote something really cool so hopefully that can come out too.”