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Scottish Sun
2 days ago
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- Scottish Sun
Little Mix star admits ‘daily battle' with fat jabs amid eating disorder fears
See what she had to say about people commenting on her body JADE Thirlwall opened up on her past with disordered eating at the height of her fame with Little Mix. The singer rose to fame with the pop group, but has branched out as an award-winning solo artist after Little Mix went on hiatus after their confetti tour in 2022. 4 Jade Thirlwall opened up on the lasting pressure to be thin Credit: Getty 4 The Little Mix star said she had an eating disorder while in the pop group Credit: Alamy 4 The singer said she was fighting the pressure to start fat jabs Credit: Alamy The girlband which included, Jade, Leigh-Anne Pinnock, Perrie Edwards and Jesy Nelson, racked up 19 top ten singles including FIVE No1s, since their talent show triumph. Since leaving Little Mix, Jade has admitted to putting on weight after the pressures put on her to be "stick-thin" while in the pop group. But the scrutiny on her changing body has not eased and Jade admitted feeling the temptation to go on weight-loss injections such as Mounjaro, or Ozempic as is the brand name in the US. "Little Mix fans were all about empowerment and celebrating your body however you look," Jade said in an interview with The Guardian. "Now I'm in my 30s and the healthiest I've ever been, but every time I post a picture, there are comments saying, 'She must be pregnant'... people are used to seeing me in a group environment five or 10 years ago when I was stick-thin because I was in my early 20s with an eating disorder.' Jade added that she did not realise in the moment that she had a disordered eating issue. "But when I look back at photos of periods when I was quite unhappy, I think, 'wow, girlie, you were very, very thin'," she explained. "The pattern was there. Historically, if I've ever felt that something is out of my control, then restricting food has been a means of controlling my life in a very toxic way.' The Angel Of My Dreams singer got so bad around 2017 that her mum and a friends of hers drove down from her hometown of South Shields, near Newcastle. They made sure Jade was eating and getting her to gigs, but taking a break from Little Mix never crossed her mind. 'If you stop working in this business, then everybody wants to know why, and I couldn't be arsed for everything that came with that. So I kept it moving,' Jade said. Jade Thirwall admits new single is about SEX fantasies calling it 'a kinky love song Since going solo, Jade has been outspoken about the harsh expectations on the members of Little Mix, who found fame on reality TV show, X Factor. She opened up on "selling her soul" to be a popstar during an appearance on ITV's The Assembly, where she was questioned by interviewers who are autistic, neurodivergent or learning disabled — and no topics was off limits. Eating Disorder - How to Get Help BEAT EATING DISORDERS The charity provides information and advice on eating disorders, and runs an online community. Helpline phone numbers: 0808 801 0677 (England) 0808 801 0433 (Wales) 0808 801 0432 (Scotland) 0808 801 0434 (Northern Ireland) Webchat Jade was left stumped when one man asked her if she regretted selling her soul by finding fame on the talent show back in 2011. Struggling to answer diplomatically, before comparing herself to Marvel superhero Thanos, she confessed: 'You've trumped me . . . Maybe a little bit in the beginning. 'I was so young and I just signed on the dotted line. 'But as the years have gone by I've learned more and more about the industry. 'I've been collecting — a bit like Thanos with the stones — I've been collecting parts of my soul back as I've gained more creative freedom.' 4 Jade has had a successful solo career since releasing her first single last year Credit: The Mega Agency
The Irish Sun
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Little Mix star admits ‘daily battle' with fat jabs amid eating disorder fears
See what she had to say about people commenting on her body JADE Thirlwall opened up on her past with disordered eating at the height of her fame with Little Mix. The singer rose to fame with the pop group, but has branched out as an award-winning solo artist after Little Mix went on hiatus after their confetti tour in 2022. 4 Jade Thirlwall opened up on the lasting pressure to be thin Credit: Getty 4 The Little Mix star said she had an eating disorder while in the pop group Credit: Alamy 4 The singer said she was fighting the pressure to start fat jabs Credit: Alamy The girlband which included, Jade, Leigh-Anne Pinnock, Perrie Edwards and Jesy Nelson, racked up 19 top ten singles including FIVE No1s, since their talent show triumph. Since leaving Little Mix, Jade has admitted to putting on weight after the pressures put on her to be "stick-thin" while in the pop group. But the scrutiny on her changing body has not eased and Jade admitted feeling the temptation to go on weight-loss injections such as Mounjaro, or Ozempic as is the brand name in the US. "Little Mix fans were all about empowerment and celebrating your body however you look," Jade said in an interview with The Guardian. "Now I'm in my 30s and the healthiest I've ever been, but every time I post a picture, there are comments saying, 'She must be pregnant'... people are used to seeing me in a group environment five or 10 years ago when I was stick-thin because I was in my early 20s with an eating disorder.' Jade added that she did not realise in the moment that she had a disordered eating issue. "But when I look back at photos of periods when I was quite unhappy, I think, 'wow, girlie, you were very, very thin'," she explained. "The pattern was there. Historically, if I've ever felt that something is out of my control, then restricting food has been a means of controlling my life in a very toxic way.' The Angel Of My Dreams singer got so bad around 2017 that her mum and a friends of hers drove down from her hometown of South Shields, near Newcastle. They made sure Jade was eating and getting her to gigs, but taking a break from Little Mix never crossed her mind. 'If you stop working in this business, then everybody wants to know why, and I couldn't be arsed for everything that came with that. So I kept it moving,' Jade said. Jade Thirwall admits new single is about SEX fantasies calling it 'a kinky love song Since going solo, Jade has been outspoken about the harsh expectations on the members of Little Mix, who found fame on reality TV show, X Factor. She opened up on "selling her soul" to be a popstar during an appearance on ITV's The Assembly, where she was questioned by interviewers who are autistic, neurodivergent or learning disabled — and no topics was off limits. Eating Disorder - How to Get Help BEAT EATING DISORDERS The charity provides information and advice on eating disorders, and runs an online community. Helpline phone numbers: 0808 801 0677 (England) 0808 801 0433 (Wales) 0808 801 0432 (Scotland) 0808 801 0434 (Northern Ireland) Webchat Jade was left stumped when one man asked her if she regretted selling her soul by finding fame on the talent show back in 2011. Struggling to answer diplomatically, before comparing herself to Marvel superhero Thanos, she confessed: 'You've trumped me . . . Maybe a little bit in the beginning. 'I was so young and I just signed on the dotted line. 'But as the years have gone by I've learned more and more about the industry. 'I've been collecting — a bit like Thanos with the stones — I've been collecting parts of my soul back as I've gained more creative freedom.' 4 Jade has had a successful solo career since releasing her first single last year Credit: The Mega Agency
STV News
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- STV News
Special guest announced ahead of Chappell Roan's biggest Scottish shows to date
A special guest has been announced for Chappell Roan's two upcoming sold-out shows in Scotland. The pop star will be taking to the stage as part of Edinburgh Summer Sessions at the Royal Highland Showgrounds on August 26 and August 27, fresh from the release of her latest single 'The Subway'. The shows will mark her biggest Scottish gigs to date, following on from her sold-out performance at Glasgow's O2 Academy in September. Organisers have now announced that JADE will be a special guest on the line-up. The Little Mix star has become one of the most talked-about pop artists in the country since launching her solo career with hit single 'Angel Of My Dreams'. The Scottish performances come just two months before her own sold-out headline show at the O2 Academy in Glasgow and after an appearance at this year's TRNSMT festival. Chappell has become one of the biggest names in pop following the release of her debut album, The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess, and single Good Luck, Babe! Limited tickets for the show remain on sale via the Summer Sessions website. Get all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News Scan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country
Daily Mirror
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Jade Thirlwall shares 'personal struggles' to crowd at Radio 1's Big Weekend
Former Little Mix singer Jade Thirlwall is closing out the Radio 1 Big Weekender for the first time as a solo artist just months after winning a BRIT Award BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend has welcomed BRIT-Award winner Jade Thirlwall to the stage - and the former Little Mix singer admitted to having 'personal struggles' as she addressed the crowds. Over the course of the weekend, some of the biggest names descended on Sefton Park, including Tom Grennan, Sam Fender, Natasha Bedingfield, and Mumford and Sons. Jade, 32, is closing out the festival with her hits including Angel Of My Dreams and IT Girl. After taking to the stage, fans took to X to gush about the singer as they said: "Jade is the biggest icon to ever exist." Another echoed: "The amount of talent that Jade has is literally unmatched." A source at the event said: 'Jade was blown away by how many people packed into the tent. She was a member of the biggest girl band from the UK after the Spice Girls and Girls Aloud but as her first solo show, she told the crowd it was an 'insane crowd' and she couldn't believe it. "She thanked the crowd, and herself but not swearing. She told fans that Angel Of My Dreams came after she was struggling". It comes after Jade announced the release of her debut solo album, which marks one of the biggest milestones in her personal career since her former band Little Mix went on hiatus. Earlier this month, the singer took to Instagram to share the news with fans, posting: "THAT'S SHOWBIZ BABY! My debut album out 12th September." The announcement was accompanied by a striking image of what appears to be her album artwork, which features Jade in four different outfits and poses. This career move comes after Jade has already spent a decade in the spotlight after rising to fame as part of Little Mix, the four-member girl group that was formed on The X Factor in 2011. The band went on to become one of the UK's most successful girl groups, clinching number one singles, Brit Awards, and touring internationally. After the band went on hiatus in May 2022, Jade kicked off her career as a solo artist. She has been extremely successful on her own and already has a Brit Award and a place at Glastonbury under her belt. The news of her first solo album was met with excitement from fans. One wrote: "Bring it on I can't wait!" Meanwhile, another gushed: "EVERYBODY MOVE SHE'S SAVING THE MUSIC INDUSTRY." The artist has teased that her debut record will feature A-list artists such as RAYE, Lostboy, and Pablo Bowman. Jade will also kick off her first UK and Ireland tour in October. She told fans: "This album has been years in the making, so I'm beyond excited that I can finally let everyone know when it's coming out. I'm very proud of 'THAT'S SHOWBIZ BABY!' as a body of work and can't wait to share it with the world. To be able to perform the album live later this year is also a dream come true. See you all on tour!" Although she has received support from music aficionados who are delighted by her new music, Jade has recently spoken about the more challenging aspects of being in the public eye in an interview for ITV's The Assembly. The programme features questions from autistic, neurodivergent, and learning-disabled interviewers, one of whom quizzed Jade about what specific pressures she faces as a woman in the music industry. The singer responded: "I'm going to be very honest about this. The thing that annoys me the most, and I get asked the most, is if I'm going to have children, do I want to be pregnant next? Am I pregnant? But I find it really weird people ask that because they don't know what my circumstances are." She continued: "You don't know if someone can't have children, or just doesn't want to, or isn't ready yet. I think it's a really invasive question and I really resent being asked it." Jade also opened up about the public scrutiny she has recently faced over her appearance, saying, "I've maybe put on a bit of weight since I've become a solo artist and because of that people speculate a lot like, 'Is she pregnant?' and I'm like, guys, I've just had a bit of garlic bread. I'm bloated. Do you know what I mean?" While reflecting on her early years in the music industry, Jade admitted that she used to feel like she had "sold her soul," adding: "But as the years have gone by I've learned more and more about the industry. I've been collecting – a bit like Thanos with the stones – I've been collecting parts of my soul back."
Scottish Sun
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Jade Thirlwall reveals toll X Factor stardom took on her as she hits out at Simon Cowell and ITV show
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) LITTLE MIX may have been one of X Factor's most successful acts, but stardom came at a cost for Jade Thirlwall. The girlband, Jade, Leigh-Anne Pinnock, Perrie Edwards and Jesy Nelson, racked up 19 top ten singles including FIVE No1s, since their talent show triumph. 13 Jade Thirlwall feels like she 'sold her soul' to make her dream of being a singer come true Credit: Getty 13 Little Mix, in 2011, from left: Perrie Edwards, Jade, Jesy Nelson and Leigh-Anne Pinnock Credit: Rex But now she feels like she 'sold her soul' to make her dream of being a singer come true. Jade is one of four celebrities on ITV's new entertainment series The Assembly, where she was questioned by interviewers who are autistic, neurodivergent or learning disabled — with no topics off limits. But Jade, who has embarked on a solo career, was left stumped when one man asked her if she regretted selling her soul by finding fame on the talent show back in 2011. Struggling to answer diplomatically, before comparing herself to Marvel superhero Thanos, she confessed: 'You've trumped me . . . Maybe a little bit in the beginning. 'I was so young and I just signed on the dotted line. 'But as the years have gone by I've learned more and more about the industry. 'I've been collecting — a bit like Thanos with the stones — I've been collecting parts of my soul back as I've gained more creative freedom.' Asked if she thought it was the 'end of Simon Cowell', she continued: 'I think it's the end of that kind of TV show or music label. 'I think it's the end of that era. 'But I don't know if Simon Cowell specifically has ended.' Watch as Jade Thirlwall takes a swipe at Simon Cowell in debut solo single Jade's debut solo track Angel Of My Dreams was a pointed dig at Simon and the music industry. In the episode, which airs on ITV1 at 10pm this Sunday, another inquisitive fan referenced her part-Egyptian heritage before asking: 'Were the pyramids created by aliens?' Suggesting she does believe there's something fishy about them, the It Girl singer said: 'I don't know if I'm qualified. 'I mean, something spectacular made them because if you watch those documentaries, we can't actually explain it right. 'And because they're dotted all over the world, not just Egypt, you've got them in Mexico. 'This pyramid shape, what does it mean?' Alien Hunting with Jade Thirlwall, now that's a show ITV should commission. Gaga has Mex appeal AFTER her triumphant return to the stage with two headline performances at Coachella, there is no stopping Lady Gaga. She was back in front of crowds in Mexico City at the weekend and wore a string of outrageous outfits, including this blue outfit with a horned headpiece while singing and dancing her way through a career-spanning 21-song set. 13 Lady Gaga was back in front of crowds in Mexico City at the weekend Credit: Getty 13 Gaga grapples with a creature in red Credit: Getty 13 Gaga onstage with a skeleton Credit: Getty 13 Lady Gaga with the flag of Mexico Credit: Getty This Saturday, she will play a massive show on Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro, with hundreds of thousands of fans expected to turn out for it. We'll have to wait until September for Gaga to arrive in the UK for her shows in London and Manchester. But the photos and videos from her recent gigs have certainly been enough to make me go gaga for Gaga! MARIAH'S SUMMER TIME BALL CAPITAL has pulled it out of the bag for its Summertime Ball with Barclaycard, revealing that global superstar Mariah Carey will headline the bash. The Touch My Body singer is at the top of the line-up for the massive party on June 15 at London's Wembley Stadium. 13 Mariah Carey will headline this year's Capital Summertime Ball Credit: Getty It will be her first UK performance in six years and she'll be in good company. Benson Boone, KSI, Lola Young, Zara Larsson, Dasha, Renee Rap as well as Busted vs McFly will also be on the line-up. And as I first revealed on Saturday, Jessie J will be on the bill, with more acts set to be announced today. Tickets go on sale tomorrow at 9am through the Global Player app – and I'm sure it'll be another sell-out. ZOE BALL is kicking off her brand new BBC Radio 2 show on Saturday. The ex Breakfast Show host's slot will be from 1-3pm, after Romesh Ranganathan and before Rylan Clark. Zoe said of her comeback: 'I'm chomping at the bit to be back at Radio 2 HQ with my bag of top tunes for some Saturday brunching with our lovely listeners who I have missed so much, as the protein filling in a Rom & Ry sandwich.' SYDNIE'S VE VERA TRIBUTE BRITAIN'S Got Talent winner Sydnie Christmas is celebrating VE Day by releasing a special version of Vera Lynn's emotional classic We'll Meet Again. The song will be out on Friday and Syd hopes it will help the nation mark the 80th anniversary of the victory in Europe by the allies in World War II. 13 Sydnie Christmas is celebrating VE Day by releasing a special version of Vera Lynn's emotional classic We'll Meet Again Credit: Getty It's even more poignant for Sydnie as two of her great-grandfathers served in the war, while her great-uncles fought and died in France. Pubs are also set to be open longer to help Brits mark the anniversary and I'll be raising a pint or two. Lizzo's purrfect birthday LIZZO looked like she had a wild birthday thanks to her leopard print catsuit. The Still Bad singer threw a fancy dinner party in Los Angeles for her closest friends and family as she turned 37. 13 Lizzo looked like she had a wild birthday thanks to her leopard print catsuit Credit: Instagram She is returning with a brand new album, Love In Real Life, this summer – three years after one of my favourite ever records, Special. Lizzo said: 'I feel like my albums don't outshine my hits yet, and I really wanna create a body of work that is as good as the hit song. 'And I feel like a lot of people, they get hung up on Juice or Truth Hurts or Good As Hell. 'I want people to really get into the body [of work]. 'I put so much of my heart and soul and time and musicality and, like, musical knowledge and instrumentation into these albums. 'The goal for this album is to be as loved as the biggest hit.' ROM TOM PODCAST THEY'VE been close mates for years after bonding over a shared love of football and music. And now Roman Kemp and Tom Grennan, who were on opposing sides for last year's Soccer Aid match at Chelsea FC's Stamford Bridge, will be on the same team for their new project. 13 Roman Kemp is teaming up for a new project with Tom Grennan Credit: Getty 13 A source said: 'They both have podcast experience and decided to come up with their own new show' Credit: Getty A source close to the pair said: 'Roman and Tom are really great friends and although they've worked on a few things together before, they've never properly teamed up. 'They both have podcast experience and decided to come up with their own new show. 'Roman and Tom have a riot when they're together and they both bring out each other's fun sides. 'They are hoping to launch it later this summer before things kick off work wise for Tom with his arena tour, which is his biggest to date.' TV's One Show presenter Roman has spent the past few weeks hanging out with his sister, country singer Harley Moon, as they took part in Celebrity Race Across The World. The pair secretly filmed for the celebrity spin off of the BBC series in a mystery location where they went head-to-head with other stars to reach the final check point. Tom is gearing up for his mammoth tour, which kicks off on September 3 in Bournemouth. Before that the Little Bit Of Love singer has got a busy summer ahead with a huge performance at Radio 1's Big Weekend in Liverpool. Tickets are still available for the Friday May 23 show, with Tom performing alongside Biffy Clyro, The Wombats and Natasha Bedingfield. FORGET C-3PO and meet KP143 – Katy Perry's droid alter ego. She shared photos on Instagram of her metallic stage costume, which she has been wearing on her Lifetimes Tour which kicked off in South America last week. 13 Katy Perry shared this photo on Instagram of her metallic stage costume Credit: instagram It doesn't look like the most comfortable outfit though, especially not for energetic dance moves. So no wonder she has a load of costume changes at her shows. I'd want to get out of this sharpish, too. WEST End regular Ben Forster is set to release his first album. And the vocal powerhouse is staying close to his roots by releasing Musical's Greatest Hits on October 10. 13 West End regular Ben Forster is set to release his first album Credit: Supplied Ben has appeared in some huge productions on the West End stage, including turns in Jesus Christ Superstar, The Phantom Of The Opera and Elf The Musical. Ben said: 'I've always dreamed of creating a full orchestral album, and now it's actually happening. 'It's one of the highlights of my career. 'I'm beyond thrilled to be bringing this body of work to life.'
