Former Little Mix star Jesy Nelson has announced the launch date for her highly anticipated Prime Video documentary series, just days after revealing her twin daughters' devastating medical diagnosis.
New Series Details and Personal Heartbreak
Jesy Nelson's new series, titled 'Jesy Nelson: Life After Little Mix', will premiere on Prime Video UK on 13th February. The documentary promises an intimate look at her life and career since becoming the first member to depart the globally successful girl group.
This professional milestone comes amidst an intensely challenging personal period for the singer. She recently shared the heartbreaking news that her 18-month-old twin daughters, Ocean Jade and Story Monroe, whom she shares with partner Zion Foster, have been diagnosed with a rare genetic muscle condition.
The Twins' Diagnosis: Spinal Muscular Atrophy
The condition, spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), is a progressive illness that affects the nerves controlling muscle movement. In an emotional revelation, Jesy explained that doctors at London's Great Ormond Street Hospital have indicated her girls may never be able to walk or regain full neck strength.
"We were told that they will probably never be able to walk. They probably will never regain their neck strength, so they will be disabled," Jesy stated. "So the best thing we can do right now is get them treatment and just hope for the best."
A Mother's Grief and Resilience
Jesy described the last few months as "the most heartbreaking time" of her life, saying she feels she is "grieving a life I thought I was going to have with my children." She admitted her world has "done a 360," transforming from a new mother into a full-time carer almost overnight.
"I feel like I've almost had to become a nurse in the space of two weeks," she confessed, detailing the intensive care her daughters now require.
Despite the prognosis, the singer remains fiercely hopeful. "I truly believe that my girls will defy all odds," she asserted. "And with the right help, they will fight this, and go on to do things that have never been done."
Frustration Over Missed Signs
In a separate interview on ITV's This Morning, Jesy expressed profound frustration, revealing she had noticed potential symptoms before knowing about SMA. She recalled observing an "unusual shape" to their bellies and a "frog leg" position when they lay on her chest during their time in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).
"That is the part that frustrates me the most," she said. "I knew and saw all of the signs before I knew what SMA was... When you know there is something that can be done about it and it is life-changing to your child, that's the bit that I cannot accept."
The upcoming Prime Video series will now undoubtedly carry a deeper, more poignant significance, documenting not just a career transition but a life profoundly altered by personal challenge and a mother's unwavering love.
