Jade Thirlwall's recent interview comments have taken on fresh significance after reports emerged that she and long-term partner Jordan Stephens have separated. The former Little Mix singer, 33, is said to have ended her six-year relationship with the Rizzle Kicks star, 34, following what sources describe as 'frank discussions' about their future together.
According to The Sun, the couple reached the decision to separate earlier this year, though neither has publicly commented on the claims. Those close to the pair insist the split remains amicable despite being emotionally challenging.
Songwriting Insights Gain New Meaning
Speaking to The Fader last month about her upcoming album, Jade suggested she was drawing inspiration from her personal life. 'Right now, I don't even know where it's heading. I'm just writing stuff,' she said. 'Whatever I'm going through at the minute, like privately, I'm sort of putting pen to paper.'
She added: 'I think this is the exciting phase or the experimental phase, where you don't know what it's going to be yet. For me, that's sometimes the most magical part as an artist when you're writing music. Come and ask me in a few months' time and we'll see where we're at.'
Relationship Timeline and Public Appearances
The pair first connected in 2020 after Jordan reportedly messaged Jade on social media during the Covid-19 lockdowns. Their romance began with video calls and socially distanced walks before developing into a long-term relationship, with the couple later splitting their time between homes in London and Margate.
Over the following years, both enjoyed major professional successes: Jade embarked on a solo music career in 2024 following Little Mix's hiatus, while Jordan reunited with Rizzle Kicks alongside bandmate Harley Alexander-Sulé. More recently, he also stepped into a new presenting role, replacing Lily Allen as co-host of the Miss Me? podcast alongside Miquita Oliver.
Signs of Separation
Although the couple had largely kept their relationship private, recent public appearances had prompted speculation among fans. Their last joint outing came at February's BRIT Awards, while the same month they appeared together on Michael McIntyre's Big Show, joking about weddings. Since then, however, Jade attended bandmate Perrie Edwards' wedding alone, and observant followers also noticed the couple did not publicly celebrate their sixth anniversary on social media, despite marking the occasion the previous year.
A source told The Sun: 'Jade and Jordan had a very serious and loving relationship, but recently they have had some frank discussions about their future and have decided to separate.' The insider added: 'It's not been an easy time, but they've both been throwing themselves into work. Their friends adore them as a couple and are really hoping they get back together, but it's still very raw at the moment.'
No Official Confirmation
Neither Jade nor Jordan has publicly confirmed the reported split, and representatives for both stars have yet to comment. The reported split has yet to be addressed by either star, but Jade's recent comments about her songwriting have taken on fresh significance in light of the news.
