Former Little Mix Star Jesy Nelson Announces Solo Record Deal

Jesy Nelson is moving on solo.

After teasing photos and videos in the recording studio for weeks, the 29-year-old former Little Mix member confirmed on Friday (May 21) that she just signed a record deal for a solo career.

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“So excited to announce that I’ve signed my first ever solo record deal with @polydorrecords @universalmusicgroup This is such a pinch me moment. I cannot wait for you guys to hear what I’ve been working on 🙊❤️,” she captioned a photo of herself posing in front of the Polydor logo on Instagram.

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Earlier in the month, she revealed which boy band member reached out to her after she departed the girl group after nearly a decade.

“The truth is recently being in the band has really taken 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 focusing 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,” she wrote upon departing Little Mix in December.

Read the rest of her original statement about why she left Little Mix.