Former Little Mix star Jesy Nelson has been reduced to tears in a raw and emotional new documentary series, where she makes a heartbreaking admission about her health struggles. The singer confesses that her body feels like it is "letting me down" as she navigates a challenging pregnancy journey and confronts her past in the public eye.
Documentary Series Details
The six-part documentary, titled Jesy Nelson: Life After Little Mix, is set to premiere exclusively on Prime Video on February 13. The series promises an intimate look at Jesy's extraordinary rise to fame with the globally successful girl group, alongside her personal battles with mental health and the intense pressures of celebrity life.
Pregnancy Complications Revealed
Central to the documentary is Jesy's gruelling pregnancy experience leading up to the birth of her twin daughters, Ocean Jade and Story Monroe Nelson-Foster, in May 2025. The series follows her through what Prime Video describes as an "emotional roller coaster," including a rare and potentially life-threatening condition called Twin-to-Twin Transfusion Syndrome.
In the first trailer released on January 22, viewers see Jesy in tears in a hospital setting after a worrying scan. A subsequent clip shows her and then-partner Zion Foster sitting opposite a doctor who delivers the devastating news: "Ninety to 95 per cent of the time unfortunately both babies don't make it."
Heartbreaking Health Admission
"I hate that my body is like, letting me down," Jesy says through tears in the trailer, with Zion gripping her arm in support. She is later shown sobbing in a hospital bed, adding: "It just gets harder."
The documentary captures weekly hospital visits, candid conversations with loved ones, and Jesy's journey to confront her deepest fears while discovering a new found strength through motherhood.
Twins' Rare Diagnosis
Beyond the pregnancy complications, the documentary also addresses the ongoing health challenges facing Jesy's family. Earlier this year, the singer revealed that her twin daughters have been diagnosed with Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 1, a rare genetic condition that may prevent them from ever being able to walk.
According to the NHS, Spinal Muscular Atrophy is a rare genetic condition that causes progressive muscle weakness over time, though there are medicines and treatments available to help manage symptoms. Since receiving the diagnosis, Jesy has become a public campaigner for better screening for the condition, which can dramatically improve outcomes when detected early.
Confronting the Past
The documentary series isn't solely focused on Jesy's health and motherhood journey. It also sees her breaking her silence on the life-altering decision to leave Little Mix in 2020, addressing the relentless pressures of fame, her mental health battles, and the controversies that followed her departure from the group.
With unwavering support from loved ones and through weekly hospital visits documented in the series, Jesy navigates both the highs and lows of her pregnancy while simultaneously confronting her past in the public eye.
Jesy Nelson: Life After Little Mix offers viewers an unprecedented look at the personal struggles behind the pop star's public persona, blending heartbreaking health revelations with moments of resilience and strength.
