Who is Jesy Nelson and does the former Little Mix star have a boyfriend?
FORMER Little Mix star Jesy Nelson was pictured sharing a cosy embrace with a new beau on Saturday, November 27, 2021.
But as rumours of a romance have circulated, friends of the Boyz singer have spoken up about her love life.
Who is Jesy Nelson?
Jesy Nelson was born on June 14, 1991, making her 30 years old.
She is a singer who is best known for being a member of Little Mix.
Jesy was born and raised in Romford, Essex, by parents John Nelson and Janice White, and she has an older sister Jade and two brothers, Joseph and Jonathan.
She has a net worth of around £2.25million.
Who is Jesy Nelson dating?
As mentioned above, Jesy was seen getting close to Emily in Paris star Lucien Laviscount on Saturday, November 27, 2021.
The loved-up pair were pictured snuggled tightly on a ricksaw ride in London after sharing drinks in Mayfair and Soho, earlier in the evening.
Jesy appeared to go for a kiss while the 29-year-old actor looked just as happy.
Fans of the songstress went wild, celebrating the news, but it does not seem that Jesy is planning a future with Lucien.
Representatives for the star stopped the rumour mill dead in its tracks.
Speaking to , a source close to Jesy stated: “Jesy and Lucien met up on a night out after two friendship groups came together and took a rickshaw to the club but left separately.”
“She was letting her hair down on a Saturday night and is embarrassed her flirtation with Lucien has come to light – but there is nothing more between them.”
This led to a revelation regarding Jesy’s on-off partner Harry James.
“Her relationship with Harry only ended again recently, they remain good friends and continue to work together but he’s now with a new partner.”
“Jesy insists herself and Lucien didn’t kiss even though they looked close in the pictures.”
Friends of the singer have also spoken up to about the situation, claiming that Jesy is “still single” and even mortified about her flirtation with Lucien.
Lucien was then pictured moving on from Jesy on Monday, November 29, 2021, as he stepped out of the British Fashion Awards – which took place in the Royal Albert Hall in London – alongside actress and former model Wallis Day.
Adding drama to the revelation, Lucien is said to have dated Leigh-Anne Pinnock… one of Jesy’s former Little Mix bandmates.
The pair had a short-lived relationship in 2012.
Why did Jesy Nelson leave Little Mix?
Jesy has left Little Mix, as of December 14, 2020.
On November 17, 2020, it was announced that Jesy is taking “extended time-off” from Little Mix for private medical reasons.
But that proposed break has become a permanent change for the band.
She wrote on Instagram: “The truth is, recently being in the band has really taken a toll on my mental health. I find the constant pressure of being in a girl group and living up to expectations very hard.”
The singer had missed several appearances including the final of their BBC1 show The Search and their hosting slot at the MTV European Music Awards, sparking speculation.
At the time a spokesman for the group said: “Jesy is having extended time off from Little Mix for private medical reasons.
“We will not be issuing any further comment currently and ask media to please respect her privacy at this time.”
While discussing their ten-year career on the Jonathan Ross Show, Perrie Edwards, 27, said: “I don’t think we expected it to be this hard.
“When you’re young and think of being a popstar, you think, ‘Oh I want everyone to love me and ask for my autograph…’ then you get thrown into it and you’re like, ‘Holy s*** balls it’s a lot.’
“We don’t rest, we don’t sleep. But we love success so we’re willing to work for it.”
Who is Jesy Nelson’s ex-boyfriend Sean Sagar?
Jesy is dating actor Sean Sagar.
He is best known for starring in Our Girl alongside Michelle Keegan.
Reports suggest that they grew close after Jesy’s break-up with Chris back in April 2020.
However, it was reported that the pair have officially called time on their romance after nine months in January 2021.
A friend said: “Jesy and Sean have decided to take some time apart. It’s such a shame as they made a lovely couple but recently things haven’t been right between them.
“Jesy just left Little Mix and is working hard on herself right now — she has to put herself first.
“Lockdown has made it really difficult too, so for now Jesy and Sean are taking time apart from each other.”
Why did Chris Hughes and Jesy Nelson split?
On April 9, 2020, The Sun exclusively revealed how the couple had split after 16 months together.
They called it quits while isolating in separate homes amid the coronavirus lockdown.
A source told The Sun Online: “Jesy and Chris split up a couple of weeks ago.
“It was all very amicable and they’re still really good friends.
“Jesy rang Chris and led the conversation about their relationship and both agreed that it felt like it had run its course – they’re both absolutely fine.”
When was Jesy Nelson on The X Factor?
Jesy shot to fame on The X Factor in 2011.
She appeared as a solo star, but the show put her together with the other Little Mix girls to form a band.
Together with Perrie Edwards, Leigh-Anne Pinnock and Jade Thirwall they went on to win the show.