Partners

Jesy Nelson’s documentary has brought the X Factor winners back into the spotlight – but what are they up to these days?

Little Mix’s unexpected split has come back into conversation following Jesy Nelson’s recent admission that another band member tried to walk away first.

Fans of the iconic group were left heartbroken when Jesy announced she was quitting the band in 2020, citing mental health reasons.

She left her bandmates Leigh-Anne Pinnock, Perrie Edwards and Jade Thirlwall to continue carrying the torch, but they soon went on a hiatus in 2022.

The X Factor winners’ legacy is still carried by their catchy tunes, which still attract over 16 million monthly listeners on Spotify.

In light of Jesy sharing behind-the-scenes truths about the band, let’s take a look at where they are today.

Jesy Nelson

Jesy has recently opened up about her life since leaving the band in a new Prime Video docuseries, Life After Little Mix.

The 34-year-old had a short-lived solo music career because her first single sparked backlash. She released ‘Boyz’ featuring Nicki Minaj in 2021, and followed it up with a music video.

Fans accused Jesy of ‘Blackfishing’ in the video, which featured her wearing makeup and fake tan that they claim made her appear Black or mixed-race. This scandal caused so much headache for the star that she vowed to never return to music in her new documentary.

Outside of music, Jesy was in a long-term relationship with ex fiancé Zion Foster, which came to an end earlier this month. The former couple welcomed twin daughters Ocean Jade and Story Monroe in May 2025.

Following their birth, the singer discovered they had a life-threatening condition called Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) Type 1. The rare genetic condition causes progressive muscle weakness. Jesy is now campaigning to raise awareness about the condition.

Perrie Edwards

Perrie focused on her family life following the group’s hiatus in May 2022, as she had just welcomed her first son Axel months prior.

The 32-year-old has since welcomed daughter Alanis with footballer fiancé Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain. But she hasn’t forgotten about music. The mum-of-two released her debut album ‘Perrie’ last year and dropped new single ‘Woman in Love’ earlier this month.

Her first album featured the ballad ‘Same Place Different View,’ which is widely understood to be about her former bandmate Jesy.

The lyrics delve into the pain of losing a close friendship and how these losses can be just as devastating as romantic break ups.

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Leigh-Anne Pinnock

Leigh-Anne also married a famous footballer named Andre Gray. The couple share twins but have kept their identities private.

As for her music career, Leigh-Anne has just dropped her first studio album ‘My Ego Told Me To’ and will be touring this April.

Announcing her tour to fans, she wrote: “I’m going on tour baby!!! I can’t tell you how excited I am to perform this album live for you! Get me back to my happy place nowww! This one’s going to be so special!”

Jade Thirlwall

Jade is also embarking on a tour, which spans across the UK, Europe and the US. It comes after her first album ‘That’s Showbiz Baby!’ dropped in September.

The 33-year-old bagged two BRIT Award nominations for Best Pop Act and Artist of the Year following her debut.

As for her personal life, Jade is in a long-term relationship with Rizzle Kicks members Jordan Stephens.

Jesy Nelson: Life After Little Mix is streaming now on Prime Video.

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ONE in four couples consider themselves incompatible travel partners, with tensions most likely to flare over budgets, itineraries – and even bedtimes.

A survey of 2,000 people in a relationship found of the 89 per cent who have travelled with their partner, 23 per cent don’t think they’re well-matched in their preferences.

Only 28 per cent think their partner ‘ticks all the boxes’ when it comes to travelling together.

Among the top things couples disagree about when having a trip away were where to eat, what times to wake up and go to bed, and the budget.

Yet differences aren’t always a deal-breaker, with a quarter believing opposites attract because it helps avoid arguments such as not wanting to sit in the same seat when sharing transport (43 per cent) and encourages them to step outside of their comfort zone (35 per cent).

The research, commissioned by Railcard.co.uk, also highlighted the upsides of travelling as a pair, such as creating memories together (57 per cent), always having someone to talk to (47 per cent) and strengthening emotional connections (36 per cent).

More than half (52 per cent) think it takes just one to two trips to know if they are truly travel compatible with someone.

Those who are in sync (77 per cent) credit shared preferences around accommodation (60 per cent), activities (48 per cent) and budget (43 per cent).

Catherine Lyver from Railcard.co.uk said: “The study shows that travelling with a plus-one comes with its quirks – from debating who gets the window seat to discovering you have very different definitions of an ‘early start’.

“But that’s all part of the fun. Travelling together sparks the kind of conversations that help you learn more about each other and create the memories you laugh about later.

“And with a Two Together Railcard, couples, friends or relatives can save a third on their rail journey while enjoying quality time – even if it’s spent negotiating playlists.”

The research also found despite nine in 10 believing travel compatibility matters, over half (51 per cent) think compromise is key to a happy relationship.

Being more considerate of each other’s needs (34 per cent) and discussing priorities before a trip (25 per cent) are among some of the ways travellers have overcome differences with a companion.

Of the 30 per cent who said a train journey is where they and their partner are most travel compatible, 55 per cent viewed these trips as quality time together and 41 per cent said it gives them a chance to catch up.

The study, carried out via OnePoll, found 37 per cent said a rail trip makes them feel more connected with their other half.

Catherine Lyver added: “This Valentine’s Day, it’s likely many couples will be travelling together for a day trip or night away.

“Why not make the train journey a part of the experience and make the most of the quality time together”.

Feb. 10 (UPI) — Same-sex partners can legally co-own property in the Philippines, the nation’s Supreme Court announced Tuesday, a landmark decision for LGBTQ rights in the overwhelmingly Christian nation.

The ruling, which was dated Thursday but released Tuesday, states for the first time that same-sex partners can jointly own property under Article 148 of the Family Code, the country’s primary law governing marriage, family and property relations.

“Our laws should be read from more contemporary lenses. We must bear in mind how the lived realities of many couples in the Philippines are now far from heteronormative standards,” Senior Associate Justice Marvic Leonen said in a concurring opinion.

“To be different is not to be abnormal. A same-sex relationship is a normal relationship and therefore should be covered by Article 148 of the Family Code. Otherwise, we render legally invisible some forms of legitimate intimate relationships.”

The ruling comes in litigation over ownership of a Quezon City house once inhabited by same-sex couple Jennifer Josef and Evalyn Ursua.

They purchased the property in 2006, agreeing to register it under Ursua’s name for ease of bank transactions. According to court documents, when they separated, they agreed to sell the house and divide the proceeds equally.

However, Josef filed a complaint for partition of the property and damages after Ursua refused to sell it, recognize Josef as a co-owner or give her half of the property.

Same-sex unions are illegal in the conservative Christian nation where public support of such relations was only about 22%, according to a 2018 survey by the nonprofit social research institute Social Weather Stations.

Shared property is governed under two provisions of the Philippine Family Code: Article 147, which applies to legally married couples; and Article 148, which concerns couples who cannot legally marry, such as so-called adulterous heterosexual relationships, incestuous or otherwise prohibited relationships and bigamous or polygamous marriages.

This effectively left same-sex couples without a clear legal basis to assert shared property claims.

The case made its way to the Supreme Court after a lower court and then an appeals court ruled against Josef.

In its ruling, the Supreme Court reversed the previous orders, citing a 2007 document signed by Ursua that recognized Josef as co-owner of the property into which she paid 50% of the expenses for its acquisition and renovation.

With its ruling, the high court clarified the provisions of the Family Code to state that same-sex couples fall under Article 148 since marriage is only permitted between a man and a woman.

The justices also stated that without a law recognizing same-sex marriage, Congress and local governments must work to address issues affecting the rights of same-sex couples.

“This Court does not have the monopoly to assure the freedom and rights of homosexual couples,” the Second Division of the Supreme Court said.

“With the political, moral and cultural questions that surround the issue concerning the rights of same-sex couples, political departments, especially the Congress, must be involved to quest for solutions, which balance interests while maintaining fealty to fundamental freedoms. The process of legislation exposes the experiences of homosexuals who have been oppressed, ensuring that they are understood by those stand with the majority.”