JESY NELSON - PART 2: Why I Walked Away From Little Mix

This is part 2 of my conversation with the incredible Jesy Nelson.

Growing up in Romford, Jesy always dreamed of being on stage. But years of bullying slowly knocked her confidence until she stopped believing in herself, right up until The X Factor.

Auditioning for The X Factor changed Jesy’s life. Her dreams came true overnight but fame wasn’t what she thought it would be.

In part 2 of our conversation, Jesy opens up about what fame was really like and the relentless trolling that followed her. She shares the real reason she left Little Mix and why walking away was her only option.

We cover:

Being bullied as a child and how it led to alopecia
Dancing with Diversity as a teenager
Auditioning for The X Factor and Gary Barlow’s harsh comments
The rollercoaster highs and lows of Little Mix
Why leaving Little Mix was the best thing she ever did
How motherhood has given her a new confidence

This is one of those rare, real conversations. Jesy opens up about the journey that’s made her who she is today and I’m so grateful she trusted me with her story.

Jesy Nelson is Great Company.

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Jesy Nelson: Life after Little Mix launches on Prime Video on 13th February

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THE CREDITS

Executive Producer: Ewan Newbigging-Lister

Producer: Helen Burke

Assistant Producer: Issy Weeks-Hankins

Video: Jake Ji & Josh Bennett

Social Media: Laura Coughlan

Audio: Rafi Amsili Geovannetti

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