In a deeply personal and revealing new documentary trailer, former Little Mix star Jesy Nelson opens up about one of the most challenging periods of her life. The preview for 'Jesy Nelson: Life After Little Mix', set to premiere on Prime Video on Friday 13th February, offers an unflinching look at the singer's high-risk pregnancy and the subsequent health struggles of her twin daughters.
A Harrowing Medical Diagnosis
The trailer captures the heartbreaking moment when Jesy and her then-fiancé Zion Foster received devastating news about their unborn twins. During a hospital scan, a doctor informs them that "90-95% of the time unfortunately both babies don't make it." This refers to Jesy's diagnosis with Twin-to-Twin Transfusion Syndrome (TTTS), a rare condition affecting identical twins who share a single placenta.
Jesy explained the condition to her followers at the time, noting: "When you have mono/di twins, that means your twins live off one placenta which can lead to lots of complications - one of them being one baby might take all the nutrients which could lead to both babies dying." The emotional weight of this diagnosis is palpable in the trailer, with Jesy breaking down in tears and confessing: "I hate that my body is like letting me down."
Emergency Intervention and Ongoing Challenges
Following the TTTS diagnosis, Jesy underwent emergency surgery to correct the blood flow imbalance between her twins. While this intervention allowed her to deliver her daughters safely, albeit prematurely, further challenges awaited. At just six months old, the twins were diagnosed with an incurable muscle disease, adding another layer of difficulty to the family's journey.
The documentary also touches on Jesy's personal life developments, including her reported separation from Zion Foster. Despite these challenges, the couple are said to be committed to co-parenting their daughters through their health battles.
Addressing Little Mix Departure
Beyond her pregnancy and motherhood journey, the documentary trailer hints at Jesy addressing the circumstances surrounding her departure from Little Mix. In a poignant moment, she states: "I've just always wanted to entertain people. It feels magical and then very quickly it isn't." She adds: "I also stayed quiet because I was the one who left. I've really struggled keeping all this in, now I'm ready to tell my side of the story."
A New Chapter of Purpose
Despite the difficulties documented, the trailer begins on a hopeful note, with Jesy reflecting on discovering her pregnancy: "There's this whole new chapter of my life, I feel like I have so much purpose now." This sentiment underscores the documentary's exploration of Jesy's life transformation following her time with the globally successful girl group.
The documentary promises to provide unprecedented access to Jesy's experiences, from the raw emotions of her medical crises to her reflections on fame and personal identity. By sharing these intimate moments, Jesy offers fans a candid look at the realities behind the celebrity persona, highlighting both vulnerability and resilience in the face of extraordinary challenges.
