Little Mix fans have flocked to Jesy Nelson s boyfriend Sean Sagar’s social media pages to urge him to “look after” the singer after she announced she was leaving the group.
Jesy, 29. revealed yesterday she was leaving the group and told her time with it had caused her to ‘struggle with her mental health’.
And she also revealed the “constant pressure” that comes with being in the group, which enjoys global stardom, is “very hard”.
The star has been dating actor Sean Sagar since the summer and fans have turned to him to care for her as she embarks a new chapter in her life.
One wrote: “Pls take care of our Queen.”
The star has been dating actor Sean Sagar since the middle of the pandemic (Image: Instagram)
Another said: “Please take care of her.”
“PLEASE TREASURE HER,” a third added.
Jesy told she had left the band to focus on her own health.
The singer confessed that she was leaving with a “heavy heart”.
She also insisted it had been the “most incredible time” of her life.
Jesy revealed she was leaving the group yesterday after “struggling with her mental health” (Image: jesynelson/Instagram)
Jesy said: “I can’t thank you all enough from the bottom of my heart for making me feel like the luckiest girl in the world.
“You have always been there to support and encourage me and I will never ever forget it.
“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.
“I need to spend some time with the people I love, doing things that make me happy.
Jesy and Sean Sagar at a seaside bar in Brighton in August (Image: SWNS.COM)
“I’m ready to embark on a new chapter in my life – I’m not sure what it’s going to look like right now, but I hope you’ll still be there to support me.”
In response to Jesy’s heartfelt remarks, Little Mix issued a statement in which they insisted they understood and supported her choice.
The remaining three members said: “We know that Jesy leaving the group is going to be really upsetting news for our fans.
“We love her very much and agree that it is so important that she does what is right for her mental health and well-being.”
Little Mix launched on The X Factor in 2011, and went on to become one of the biggest ever girl group’s Britain, scoring a number of one hits.
Source: Celebrities - dailystar.co.uk
