Jessie J closed out a tumultuous year with a powerful and poignant performance at Capital's Jingle Bell Ball 2025, sharing heartfelt life lessons with a crowd of 16,000 fans.
A Triumphant Return to the Stage
The singer, who was a last-minute addition to the star-studded lineup at The O2 Arena, made a spectacular return to the #CapitalJBB stage. She kicked off her energetic set with her 2014 hit 'Bang Bang', thrilling the audience at the UK's biggest Christmas party. Her performance included flawless renditions of fan favourites like 'Domino', 'H.A.P.P.Y', and 'Price Tag'.
This appearance came just six months after her emotional set at Capital's Summertime Ball with Barclaycard at Wembley Stadium. On that occasion, she had publicly announced her recent breast cancer diagnosis and her intention to take a break from work to focus on her health.
A Speech of Gratitude and Reflection
Before her final song of the night, Jessie J paused to address the massive crowd. She expressed her happiness at being present, stating it was "the perfect way to end the year". In a moving moment, she thanked Capital and reflected on the nature of fame and authenticity.
"A lot of this stuff is smoke and mirrors," she said. "What really matters is who we are, behind the camera, and what we do in our lives when we wake up in the day."
Life Lessons from a Challenging Year
The core of her speech focused on the profound personal lessons learned during her health battle in 2025. "I've learnt a lot this year," she shared with the captivated audience. "I've learnt to slow down and be more present, I've learnt to live more in the moment and I've learnt to know that life is not promised in the way that we might want it to be."
She framed her challenges as opportunities for growth, adding: "But challenges are there to teach us, to help us, to get to know ourselves." She then encouraged a powerful act of connection, urging everyone to turn to someone they came with and tell them they loved them. "Do that more often guys, life is for living," she advised.
An Adapted Anthem and a Message for 2025
Jessie J then performed her hit 'Price Tag', but with a deeply personal twist to the lyrics. She sang: "Just enjoy your life, every single day. Tell people you love them, and take the risk."
She closed her set with a final, resonant piece of advice for the coming year, telling the crowd: "And in 2025, leave it behind if you don't need it anymore." Her performance and speech served as a powerful, uplifting conclusion to a year defined by both personal struggle and public triumph.
