‘It isn’t the same without her!’ Little Mix fans clamour for absent Jesy Nelson as the band perform as a three-piece on Strictly Come Dancing semi-final
- Viewers admitted they missed songstress Jesy following her announcement last month
- The artists last performed on the BBC programme as a group of four in December 2018
- GMB presenter Ranvir Singh became the seventh contestant to be eliminated from the competition series
- Last month, the band’s representative confirmed the singer would be taking an ‘extended break’ due to ‘private medical reasons’
- The singer had admitted she ‘needed time off’ from the group just one week before the announcement
- Jesy was absent from hosting the 27th edition of one of the biggest nights in global music – the 2020 MTV EMAs – on November 8
Strictly Come Dancing fans claimed Little Mix ‘aren’t the same’ without Jesy Nelson as her bandmates appeared on Sunday’s Strictly Come Dancing semi-final.
Jade Thirlwall, Perrie Edwards and Leigh-Anne Pinnock captivated audiences as they sang their hit track Break Up Song shortly before GMB presenter Ranvir Singh became the seventh contestant to be eliminated from the competition series.
While viewers praised musicians Jade, Perrie and Leigh-Anne for putting on an impressive set, they admitted they missed songstress Jesy following her announcement last month.
Show must go on: Strictly Come Dancing fans claimed Little Mix ‘aren’t the same’ without Jesy Nelson as her bandmates appeared on Sunday’s Strictly Come Dancing semi-final
One fan focused on their passionate show as they wrote on Twitter: ‘Just watched @littlemix on the telly. They killed that break up song performance. The UK hasn’t seen vocal talent like these lasses #strictly.’
‘#StrictlyComeDancing #Strictly #LittleMix did a fantastic performance of #BreakUpSong. But I really want #JesyNelson to come back soon. I hope the reasons she is missing from the group are not serious’, another added.
Other social media users agreed, with one writing: ‘Love seeing @LittleMix on #Strictly, beautiful performance. Just need Jesy back soon, isnt the same without her!’
Another added: ‘Loving @LittleMix on #strictly but sending love to @iamjesylouise hope you are looking after yourself you lovely lady xxx #StrictlyComeDancing #Strictly2020 #JesyNelson xxxxx’
In their element: Singer Jade, 27, stunned in a feathered dress as she joined, Perrie, also 27, and Leigh-Anne, 29, to sing their hit track Break Up Song
Time off: Last month, the band’s representative confirmed the singer, 29, would be taking an ‘extended break’ due to ‘private medical reasons
Throwback: The artists last performed on the BBC programme as a group of four in December 2018 (pictured)
A third posted: ‘It ain’t #LittleMix without #JesyNelson #Strictly…. Still so weird seeing @LittleMix as a 3, it’s usually only for one performance then whoever was sick is back. Hope Jesy is ok. #Strictly’
While a fourth commented: ‘@LittleMix my 6 year old says she misses Jesy and hopes she’s better soon! Told her she’s under the weather #Strictly.’ (sic)’
The artists last performed on the BBC programme as a group of four in December 2018.
Last month, Little Mix’s representative announced Jesy would be taking an ‘extended break’ from the band due to ‘private medical reasons.’
Incomplete: While viewers praised the musicians for putting on an impressive set, they admitted they missed songstress Jesy following her announcement last month
The singer had admitted she ‘needed time off’ from the band just one week before announcing she was taking ‘an extended break.’
In an interview with the Mail On Sunday’s YOU magazine published on November 8, she told how the band ‘needed’ some time apart because they are together all day, every day.
She said: ‘It was needed. We’re never not with each other and we’re always busy. Our mornings start early, we finish really late.’
Bandmate Jade recently gave her support to her close friend after the big news was revealed, insisting that Little Mix will always be ‘family’.
Bittersweet: The trio were complimented by fans, who admitted their session wasn’t the same without their beloved bandmate
Speaking to The Mirror, the Geordie said: ‘We’ve always been about lifting each other up – I think that translates. People aren’t stupid, they can tell when you’re on stage if you aren’t getting along.
‘Maybe that’s why people have warmed to us for nearly 10 years. We’re family now.’
Jade dismissed claims that the award-winning group are splitting up but admitted they ‘might’ do their own projects at some point in the future.
Jesy’s break comes following great success for Little Mix, with both their brand new album Confetti as well as their talent show Little Mix: The Search.
The series saw them put together a number of bands who competed against one another to win a place support the girl group on their UK and Ireland tour next year.
Candid: The musician had admitted she ‘needed time off’ from the group just one week before the announcement (pictured together in September)
There have since been reports that Little Mix are reportedly planning to pursue solo careers.
The Sun reported that Perrie and Jade are both looking at music projects while Leigh-Anne is eyeing up TV opportunities.
A source said: ‘The girls have been open and honest with each other, and with their current management team.
‘They have started discussions with some prospective managers and agents about what their solo careers might look like.
All over: Ranvir Singh became the seventh celebrity to depart the dance floor, following a dance-off against Jamie Laing
‘Some of the girls might end up taking on solo projects with their current management team too. But this isn’t about ending the band, it’s about looking to the future.’
The source added that the group still have a tour to complete next April and will see it through, even if it is delayed due to COVID-19.
Meanwhile, new anchor Ranvir’s departure from the show with professional partner Giovanni Pernice, 30 means the line-up for the highly anticipated final includes HRVY, Maisie Smith, Bill Bailey and Jamie Laing.
Close call: The line-up for the final includes HRVY, Maisie Smith, Bill Bailey and Jamie, who ended up in the bottom two for a fourth time (pictured with Karen Hauer)
When asked by Strictly host Tess Daly about her time on the show, the presenter, 43, said: ‘I’m just really sorry for him [Giovanni], he’s worked so hard and been in so many finals that I’m really sorry I couldn’t do it for you. Sorry.’
Dancer Giovanni responded: ‘You don’t have to be sorry at all, we’ve both worked very hard, you’ve been an absolute dream to work with. You are a true hero, your job at 3 o’clock in the morning then you come in the room and dance with me.
‘More than anything, you’ve grown as a person and this for me is the most rewarding thing that I could ask for, so well done to you. Well done.’
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