TL;DR
- Jade Nelson defends sister Jesy against Perrie Edwards’ comments.
- Perrie feels she lacks the energy for rekindling their friendship.
- Jade highlights Jesy’s struggles and mental health challenges.
- Jesy has faced bullying and torment in the public eye.
- The fallout from Little Mix continues to unfold.
In the latest chapter of the Little Mix saga, Jesy Nelson’s sister, Jade Nelson, has stepped into the spotlight to defend her sister after former bandmate Perrie Edwards made some eyebrow-raising comments about their estranged friendship. During an appearance on Jamie Laing’s Great Company podcast, Perrie revealed that while she still feels a connection to her former bandmates, she simply doesn’t have the “capacity for somebody like” Jesy in her life anymore. Ouch!
Jade didn’t take too kindly to Perrie’s remarks and took to Instagram to express her frustration. “I’ve watched my sister go through hell and back for many many years and very few will only ever understand what it’s like to be tormented, bullied and pulled down for the way you look,” she wrote, clearly not holding back. Can we get a round of applause for sisterly loyalty?
She went on to criticize the years of “lies and accusations” directed at Jesy, emphasizing that sometimes being the bigger person doesn’t cut it. “People say in life be the bigger person, keep quiet, but actually sometimes it doesn’t do any good,” Jade stated, making it clear that she’s had enough of the drama.
But it’s not just about the words; it’s about the pain Jesy has endured. Jade pointed out that Jesy has attempted to end her life not once, but twice, highlighting the severe mental health struggles she has faced. “That shows the dark place you must be in and YES that was with a lack of support many many times,” Jade added, reminding everyone that there’s always more to the story than what meets the eye.
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In a twist of irony, Jade noted that while it’s perfectly fine for Perrie to discuss her feelings in interviews and songs, the minute Jesy shares her truth, it becomes a problem. “It’s funny people don’t seem to like it,” Jade quipped, hinting at the double standards often present in celebrity culture.
Jesy has previously opened up about her experience leaving Little Mix in her documentary Life After Little Mix, where she described the atmosphere as frosty and isolating. “That made me feel really alone. I felt like there was no point. That no one cared,” Jesy revealed, and honestly, who could blame her for feeling that way?
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Meanwhile, Perrie has made it clear that any hope of rekindling their friendship is off the table. “I just don’t have the energy for it,” she said, leaving fans wondering if the Little Mix reunion will ever happen as a four. Spoiler alert: it’s looking more like a trio situation.
As the drama unfolds, one thing is for sure: the friendship dynamics within Little Mix are as complicated as ever. With Jade standing firmly by Jesy’s side, it’s clear that family loyalty runs deep, even in the world of pop stars.