Jessie J is setting the record straight about a deeply personal change in her life.
The British singer-songwriter has confirmed that she and longtime partner Chanan Colman have ended their romantic relationship after five years together. Rather than allowing speculation to grow online, Jessie chose to address the news herself, sharing a heartfelt message with fans that emphasized honesty, mutual respect and, above all, their shared commitment to raising their young son.
The announcement came via Instagram, where the 38-year-old artist explained that the decision to separate had actually been made some time ago.
“Chanan and I decided to end our romantic relationship some time ago,” she wrote. “It has been a sad and difficult situation, but we have been focused on navigating the change privately and positively for a healthy and happy coparenting environment for our son, and ourselves.”
Jessie and Colman, a former professional basketball player, were first linked in 2021.
Over the years, the couple kept much of their relationship out of the spotlight, occasionally sharing glimpses of family life without making their romance the centerpiece of their public personas.
Their greatest milestone together came in May 2023 with the birth of their son, Sky.
Since becoming a mother, Jessie has often spoken about how transformative the experience has been, describing parenthood as one of the most meaningful chapters of her life. That perspective was evident throughout her statement, which focused less on the end of the relationship and more on the healthy family dynamic she and Colman hope to preserve moving forward.
She explained that going public with the news wasn’t about inviting attention—it was about preventing misinformation.
“Unfortunately being in the public eye this is the easiest way to let people know the truth, before rumours circulate or a false narrative is written,” she added.
It’s a reality many high-profile couples face. In an era where social media can quickly turn speculation into perceived fact, celebrities increasingly choose to share difficult news themselves rather than allowing anonymous reports to shape the conversation.
Jessie’s message struck a calm, compassionate tone throughout, making it clear that although the romance has ended, the relationship between them as parents remains firmly intact.
“We will always continue supporting each other with love, respect and care as friends and most importantly being Sky’s Mum and Dad. So if you see us out and about together as a family, or posting each other on socials every now and again. That’s exactly what we are doing. Raising and loving Sky together, supported with a positive friendship.”
Those words immediately resonated with fans, many of whom praised the singer for approaching such a sensitive moment with honesty and grace.
The announcement also arrives during a particularly eventful period in Jessie’s career.
In recent months, listeners have been eagerly dissecting her latest music, with some fans speculating that one of her newer songs may have been inspired by former boyfriend Channing Tatum. Jessie has not confirmed those interpretations, but the timing of her personal announcement has naturally prompted renewed discussion around the emotional themes found in her recent work.
Throughout her career, Jessie has never shied away from writing openly about life’s highs and lows.
Whether discussing heartbreak, health challenges, motherhood or personal growth, she’s built a reputation for speaking candidly with fans, often choosing vulnerability over carefully polished statements. That authenticity has remained one of the defining qualities of both her music and her public persona.
Her latest message continues that tradition.
Instead of focusing on blame or dwelling on what led to the breakup, Jessie centered the conversation on kindness, communication and the family she and Colman will continue to build together.
