In a candid interview on Friday, Leigh-Anne Pinnock has unequivocally declared that a Little Mix reunion is absolutely certain, stating there is 'one hundred per cent' going to be a comeback for the chart-topping girl group. The singer also opened up about reaching out to her former bandmate Jesy Nelson, who is currently facing a devastating personal challenge with her twin daughters diagnosed with Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 1 (SMA1).
Reunion Plans and Legacy Aspirations
During an appearance on Heart Breakfast with JK and Kelly Brook, Leigh-Anne expressed her strong belief in a future reunion tour. When asked about the possibility, she replied with enthusiasm, 'Yeah, a hundred per cent. How could we not? A hundred per cent! And we are kind of at that legacy point as well.' She added that many fans would be eagerly anticipating such an event, highlighting the group's enduring popularity.
However, she noted that timing is a key factor, as all members are currently focused on their individual careers and personal journeys. 'I mean, all of us! But I guess it’s just a case of when. Because right now we are all very much still exploring our individuality and going on our own journeys. And we need time for that,' she explained.
Support Amidst Personal Struggles
Leigh-Anne revealed that she and the other Little Mix members, Perrie Edwards and Jade Thirlwall, have reached out to Jesy Nelson following the tragic news about her daughters. 'Obviously reached out to her when we heard what was happening with her twins. It’s just devastating. We’ve all reached out to her and I think she is really brave for what she is doing,' she said.
She emphasized the importance of mutual support among the bandmates, describing their bond as sisterly. 'I think just supporting each other has always been so important to us. You can imagine we were all together for so long, we are sisters and yeah, I think that relationship is really important to us.'
Jesy Nelson's Documentary Revelations
This outreach comes in the wake of Jesy Nelson's new Prime Video docu-series, Jesy Nelson: Life After Little Mix, where she recounted feeling 'really alone' in the lead-up to her overdose in 2020, just days before quitting the band. In the documentary, Jesy claimed that her bandmates ignored her cry for help, a revelation that has reportedly left Leigh-Anne, Perrie, and Jade saddened and brought up difficult memories from the past.
A source close to the group told The Sun, 'Jesy's confession has obviously opened up a can of worms for the girls. The documentary itself and the backlash that has followed, has brought up a lot of bad feeling from the past.'
Historical Context and Band Dynamics
Jesy also disclosed in the documentary that one of the other Little Mix members had attempted to quit the band before she ultimately decided to leave in November 2020. Reports from five years ago suggested that Perrie Edwards was the one who tried to leave first, and Jesy's latest claims appear to confirm this narrative. Jesy admitted she was 'blindsided' by this decision, as she had believed everyone was content at the time.
Additionally, Jesy shared that she was 'really hurt' when her lawyer informed her bandmates of her departure before she had the chance to tell them personally. This period marked a challenging chapter for the singer, who had previously attempted suicide in 2013, as documented in her BBC film Jesy Nelson: Odd One Out.
Current Campaigns and Personal Life
Jesy, who welcomed twin girls Ocean Jade and Story Monroe prematurely in May 2025 with her ex-fiancé Zion Foster, is now actively campaigning for the NHS to expand the standard heel prick test to include screening for SMA1. Her petition has garnered over 120,000 signatures, calling for government funding and fast-tracking of the process to aid early detection and treatment of the genetic disease.
As Leigh-Anne looks forward to a potential reunion, she balances this optimism with sensitivity towards Jesy's ongoing struggles, underscoring the complex dynamics and enduring connections within the iconic pop group.
