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19-05-2025
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Perrie Edwards Admits She's Still Moved To Tears By Jesy Nelson Rift
Perrie Edwards has admitted that she still has an emotional reaction when she reflects on the rift between herself and her former bandmate Jesy Nelson. The two singers spent almost a decade together in the chart-topping pop group Little Mix, who were put together on the eighth season of The X Factor in 2011, and went on to score five UK number one singles. In 2020, Jesy made headlines when she announced she was parting ways with the group, having previously spoken candidly about the toll that being part of a girl band had on her mental health. While initially this split was reported to be a harmonious one, this proved not to be the case as time went on, and the remaining three members of Little Mix have not spoken to Jesy since her departure from the band. Over the weekend, an interview with Perrie and Alison Hammond aired on the latter's new show Alison Hammond's Big Weekend, in which they briefly touched on the fall-out. The Forget About Us singer admitted that she, Jade Thirlwall and Leigh-Anne Pinnock 'talk about' Jesy's exit 'a lot', adding: 'But I think in the moment, we did everything we could. So, some things just happen. It is really sad.' Confirming that she and Jesy haven't spoken in almost five years, she told the This Morning star: 'We haven't spoken since she left. It's heartbreaking, isn't it? 'I wrote a song about it, and every time I listen to it I cry. I think losing a friend in that same dynamic and in that same world, is just as bad [as breaking up with a romantic partner], if not worse.' A year after Jesy's exit from Little Mix, the release of her debut solo single Boyz sparked accusations of Blackfishing. Reports around this time claimed that her ex-bandmates had all unfollowed Jesy on social media, though unverified 'leaked' DMs reportedly sent by Leigh-Anne Pinnock to a TikTok user later suggested that Jesy had, in fact, blocked the trio. These alleged messages were never confirmed to be accurate, nor did Leigh-Anne ever comment on them directly. However, they did end up forming a major part of the conversation during an ill-fated Instagram live-stream Jesy took part in with her Boyz collaborator Nicki Minaj, in which the rapper branded Leigh-Anne a 'fucking clown' and accused her of being 'jealous' of Jesy. Last week, Jesy became a mum to twin girls, who she has named Ocean Jade and Story Monroe. Jade Thirlwall Gets Candid About 'Trauma' Of Jesy Nelson Leaving Little Mix Little Mix Producer Makes Bold 'Impersonator' Claim About The Band's Final Single As A Four-Piece Jade Thirlwall Reveals The Truth Behind Rumoured Simon Cowell Dig On Her New Single
Yahoo
06-05-2025
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Alison Hammond's boyfriend David Putman loves the fact that she is famous
Alison Hammond has said that her boyfriend David Putman is very supportive of her and loves what she does. The 50-year-old presenter went public with her 27-year-old boyfriend - who is a Russian masseur and model - in April last year when she posted a series of pictures on Instagram. Despite their age gap, Alison has shared that he is very supportive of her and her career on the small screen. She told Heat magazine: "He loves it. He just supports me. Anybody who I bring into my life supports me and whatever I do. They're so happy for me. "I don't like to go into detail about him, because it's my private life, and I want to respect his life as well. But you know I'm loved-up, everyone knows that!" ADVERTISEMENT When asked about whether she would like to get married, the 'This Morning' star didn't rule it out. She said: "I'd never say no. I might marry myself..." The star is hosting the new BBC series 'Alison Hammond's Big Weekend', where she accompanies some of the most famous names in the UK for 48 hours, and enjoyed getting to see a "different side" to the likes of comedian Jimmy Carr, actor Luke Evans and former Little Mix singer Perrie Edwards. When asked what it was like to spend a weekend with all these celebrities, Alison said: "You really get to see a different side to all of them. You get to see stuff that you would never see, like them arguing with their mum or bantering with their kids or partner. "And you get to see what their passions are and what they love doing. Me and Jimmy Carr went for an ice bath together. And Luke Evans is really into horse riding. "I learned how to horse ride - I've never ridden a horse in my life. I started off on a mechanical horse and it's the most comical scene you'll ever see. I should have put a sports bra on!"
