Jesy Nelson says there’s ‘no bad blood’ from her side with Little Mix ex-bandmates

Nelson said she still thinks they are 'the sickest girl band in the world'

Jesy Nelson during filming for the Graham Norton Show (Matt Crossick/PA)

Former Little Mix star Jesy Nelson has said it is “sad” she no longer talks to her ex-band members but added, “there is no bad blood from my side”.

The singer, 30, who left the chart-topping girl band in December after nine years, said she was still not on speaking terms with Perrie Edwards, Leigh-Anne Pinnock and Jade Thirlwall.

However, she said she shared “the most incredible memories” with the trio and their relationship was something which “needs to take time”.

Nelson made the comments on The Graham Norton Show where she performed her debut solo track Boyz.

Jesy Nelson performing during filming for the Graham Norton Show (Matt Crossick/PA)

Speaking about her former bandmates she admitted they are not on speaking terms but added: "I still love them to pieces and genuinely wish them all the best.

“To me they are still the sickest girl band in the world.”

Asked about her future plans, she said: “An album hopefully next year. I’m still in the writing process and I don’t want to rush things.”

Jesy’s former bandmates in Little Mix (PA)

Nelson released Boyz, featuring US rapper Nicki Minaj, earlier this month but her accompanying music video prompted accusations of blackfishing – the practice of a non-black person trying to appear black.

She said she never intended to cause offence and denied using fake tan.

Nelson announced her departure from Little Mix in December 2020 after nine years in the hugely successful girl group, who have sold more than 50 million records worldwide.

She blamed the toll that being in the band had taken on her mental health.