Jesy Nelson: 'There is no bad blood' between her and Little Mix ex-bandmates

Former Little Mix singer Jesy Nelson said it would "take time" to mend her relationship with her ex-bandmates. Credit: PA

The singer and former Little Mix band member Jesy Nelson has said she no longer talks to her ex-bandmates but insists there is "no bad blood" from her side.

The 30-year-old left the band in December after nine years. In comments on the Graham Norton Show she said she no longer speaks to former bandmates Perrie Edwards, Leigh-Anne Pinnock and Jade Thirlwall.

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She spoke fondly of the "most incredible" memories she had with the band - which was formed on reality TV series The X Factor. But the "Boyz" singer said mending the relationship would "take time".

Little Mix, with Chris Ramsey (centre) before the launch of Little Mix The Search. Jesy Nelson (second from left) left in 2020. Credit: PA

Jesy said: “We’re not talking any more. It is sad but honestly there is no bad blood from my side, and I still love them to pieces and genuinely wish them all the best."

“To me they are still the sickest girl band in the world.”

Ms Nelson released her debut single, "Boyz", earlier this month, which features rapper Nicki Minaj.

But the singer was accused of "blackfishing" in the music video - the practice of a non-black person trying to appear black.

The Romford-born pop star said she never intended to cause offence, and denied using fake tan.

Little Mix have sold over 50 million records since they were formed in 2011. Jesy Nelson left the girl band in December 2020 citing mental health reasons.

Jesy Nelson 'blackfishing' row: Singer addresses music video controversy