When the news broke that Jesy Nelson was leaving Little Mix, it sent shockwaves through the world of music. Fans were left bewildered and heartbroken, and it turns out, the remaining members of Little Mix were no exception. Now, Leigh-Anne Pinnock, one of the incredible trio still standing, has opened up about the aftermath of Jesy’s departure in her heartfelt memoir, ‘Believe.’
In her memoir, Leigh-Anne, the 32-year-old powerhouse behind “My Love,” shared her candid feelings about how Jesy’s exit from Little Mix had a profound impact on the group. She didn’t hold back, laying bare the complex emotions they all experienced. Leigh-Anne wrote, “It was a complex and painful thing to come to terms with.” You can almost feel the weight of her words as she navigated the tumultuous journey that followed.
She further described the immense pain and sadness that enveloped the trio after Jesy’s departure. In her own words, “We all felt it, that pain and sadness. The whole thing felt like a weird break-up, and I wasn’t prepared for it.” It’s as if she’s sharing a piece of her heart with the readers, letting them into the inner turmoil the group faced.
Leigh-Anne didn’t sugarcoat the reality of the situation, acknowledging that Jesy’s departure was abrupt and messy, which only added to the pain they felt. She said, “I wasn’t prepared for the intensity of those emotions. The whole thing was abrupt and sad, and then it was messy, which made it even more painful.” It’s a genuine, heartfelt reflection of the whirlwind of emotions they all went through.
The bond between the four girls ran deep; they weren’t just colleagues; they were a family. The three remaining members found Jesy’s exit to be nothing short of traumatizing. Leigh-Anne shared how it affected them all, saying, “I’ve been to therapy during the course of my career. When we decided to pause Little Mix, I felt compelled to go back. We all did.”
It’s a testament to the incredible connection they shared and how devastating it was to see it fractured. They grew up together, shared dreams and triumphs, and faced challenges as a united front. When that unity was disrupted, the pain cut deep.
Therapy became a crucial part of their healing process. Leigh-Anne explained, “We were a family, the four of us were like sisters, and we had been that way since we were teenagers, so it’s not an over-exaggeration to say that losing a member was a traumatic experience. When you have felt so much love and support with another person over such a long time, and then that suddenly disappears, you never fully get to understand why; it hurts.”
The therapy sessions helped them come to terms with the whirlwind of emotions and uncertainties that had engulfed them. Leigh-Anne described how therapy played a pivotal role in their journey to healing. She said, “Therapy helped me, helped all of us, process what had happened and manage the emotions that came with it.”
But they didn’t just stop at healing; they moved forward, stronger and more determined than ever. Leigh-Anne highlighted their resilience and growth, saying, “All of that messiness is now so far behind me that it’s not even worth commenting on. We have moved forwards into something even brighter and stronger.”
In the face of adversity, Little Mix emerged even more resilient and united. Jesy’s departure was a painful chapter in their story, but they turned that page and continued to shine, proving that they are unstoppable. Through Leigh-Anne’s candid words, we get a glimpse of the powerful bonds that connect the members of Little Mix and their unwavering determination to move forward.
