Jesy Nelson has jumped back on social media to thank her fans for their support, after she announced she was leaving Little Mix to focus on her mental health.
The 29-year-old – who has been applauded in her decision to put herself first – shared a lengthy statement earlier this week in which she confirmed that she has quit the band after nine years, citing the toll being part of a girl band has had on her.
Now the star, who took an extended break from the band last month, has returned to her Instagram to share another message.
Sharing a statement to her Stories on Thursday, the singer said the influx of love from her followers made her feel quite emotional.
She wrote: ‘I just want to say thank you so much to everyone of you that has shown me so much love and support over the past few days some of your messages have made me feel so emotional and I appreciate it so much.
‘Love you all. (sic)’
Breaking the news she was leaving the band on Monday evening, Jesy said in a statement: ‘The truth is recently being in the band has really token a toll on my mental health. I find the constant pressure of being in a girl group and living up to expectations very hard.
‘There comes a time in life when we need to reinvest in taking care of ourselves rather than focussing on making other people happy, and I feel like now is the time to begin that process.
‘So after much consideration and with a heavy heart, I’m announcing I’m leaving Little Mix.
‘I need to spend some time with the people I love, doing things that make me happy. I’m ready to embark on a new chapter in my life – I’m not sure what it’s going to look like right now, but I hope you’ll still be there to support me.’
Perrie Edwards, Leigh-Anne Pinnock and Jade Thirlwall are set to continue as a trio, but it was previously reported that they had planned to pursue solo projects outside of the band.
Her decision was supported by her bandmates, who said in their own statement: ‘After an amazing 9 years together Jesy has made the decision to leave Little Mix.
‘This is an incredibly sad time for all of us but we are fully supportive of Jesy.
‘We love her very much and agree that it is so important that she does what is right for her mental health and well-being.
‘We are still very much enjoying our Little Mix journey and the 3 of us are not ready for it to be over.
‘We know that Jesy leaving the group is going to be really upsetting news for our fans. We love you guys so much and are so grateful for your loyalty and continued support of all of us.
‘We’re looking forward to seeing so many of you on tour. Love always, Jade, Perrie and Leigh-Anne xxx’
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