Jesy Nelson quits showbiz and announces big new future plans
FORMER Little Mix star Jesy Nelson has confirmed her plans to quit the showbiz circuit in favour of a trip around the world.
The songstress took to Instagram to tell her fans that she would be going ‘off-grid’ as she retreats from her celebrity lifestyle.
Instead, Boyz singer Jesy has opted to go travelling, something she insists she has wanted to do ‘for so long’ but has “never had the time to do it”.
She shared a statement to her profile to confirm her break where she wrote on the top of a black background.
The popstar penned: “Hey guys! So for a long time I’ve really wanted to go travelling but never had the time to do it.
“I’ve got some really exciting things coming up with work and my music, but until then I’m gonna take the summer off to travel the world.”
She then confirmed her plans to keep herself to herself as she revealed she would be quitting social media in the meantime.
The singer continued: “I’m going to be off my social media for a while, I love you all so much and I’ll see you when I’m back.”
Jesy kept her comments switched off for the post.
Earlier this month, the 31 year old headed out on holiday with her boyfriend, rapper Zion Foster.
She showed off her tanned curves in a black bikini as the pair took playful pictures on their sun-soaked trip, something Jesy is no doubt hoping to experience on her summer travels.
Jesy recently told The Sun more about why she sensationally quit Little Mix back in 2021, citing her mental health as a factor.
As one quarter of the pop band, she enjoyed almost ten years at the top of the charts – selling millions of records and amassing an international fan base.
But the popular singer, who first found fame with her bandmates on Simon Cowell‘s The X Factor in 2011, felt forced to step away from the group just over two years ago to focus on her mental wellbeing.
This prompted a barrage of online abuse and an uncomfortable fall out with the other three members.
While promoting her single Bad Thing in April, she opened up to the Sun about leaving Little Mix.
Jesy revealed she hasn’t spoken to her former pals since the split more than two years ago.
She explained: “Being in a girl band, you are a machine going all the time.
“You don’t have a minute to breathe and take time out if you just need space. That was something I struggled with.
“For me my mental health issues were an ongoing thing while I was in Little Mix. I was struggling with my body issues, I was constantly being trolled – and I really, really struggled with it.
“I was in it for nearly ten years. I think I was never prepared for what was to come. I didn’t have social media or any of that, I was just a barmaid working in Dagenham.”