Advertisement
has praised 'incredible' as she made a rare comment about her former bandmate in an interview on Monday.
The singer, 34, said she had reached out to her former bandmate after she found out her twin daughters may not live beyond the age of two after being diagnosed with genetic neuromuscular disease, Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 1 (SMA1).
Joining host Kent Small on The Smallzy Show, Leigh-Anne spoke about how the band, which Jesy quit in 2020, are 'always there for each other.'
She said: 'It's heartbreaking, just awful. Obviously I did reach out to her. It's just the worst thing ever.
'I think she's really incredible for spreading that awareness. I think that's the special thing about us. We will always be there.'
Jesy welcomed daughters Ocean Jade and Story Monroe prematurely in May 2025 with her ex-fiancé, Zion Foster.
Leigh-Anne Pinnock has praised 'incredible' Jesy Nelson as she made a rare comment about her former Little Mix bandmate in an interview on Monday
The singer, 34, said she had reached out to her former bandmate after her 'heartbreaking' time with her twin daughters, who have been diagnosed with SMA1 (pictured together in 2018)
But this year, revealed the devastating news that both babies had been diagnosed with genetic neuromuscular disease, Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 1 (SMA1).
The condition weakens the muscles by affecting the motor nerve cells in the spinal cord, and Type 1 is the most common and severe form, with life expectancy estimated at less than two years without medical intervention.
Advertisement
Leigh-Anne previously said that she had reached out to Jesy as 'supporting each other has always been so important.'
During an appearance on Heart Breakfast with JK and , she said: '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. But yeah, obviously me Perrie and Jade are super close as well.
'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.'
As well as caring for her babies, Jesy is currently hard at work campaigning for the NHS to expand the standard heel prick test to check for SMA1.
She has said that, had her twins had the test - which costs around £1 - and been diagnosed and started treatment earlier, their legs could have been saved.
She said: 'I think she's really incredible for spreading that awareness. I think that's the special thing about us. We will always be there' (Jesy pictured with her twins)
And the star has already succeeded in getting a petition to reach over 100,000 signatures, calling for the government to fund and fast-track the process, meaning Parliament must consider it for debate.
But as she continues to push for the screening to be included in the newborn blood spot test and care for her daughters' medical needs, Jesy revealed she has parked her music career.
Appearing on Heart FM's Breakfast show, she told Amanda Holden and Jamie Theakston: 'Look listen I’d never say never to music, but for me, my girls are my main focus.
Advertisement
'I’ll be honest with you, I’ve not got time, I really don’t. They are my whole heart and soul and my main focus, and I want to continue advocating for them and getting this heel prick test changed and getting them strong, that’s my main focus.
'Because that’s going to determine their future. That’s my main focus right now.'
She previously described caring for the twins to the Daily Mail as an emotional rollercoaster, with some days being 'really f***ing s***' and others slightly lighter.
Jesy explained that she and ex-partner, Zion, never expected to be caring for their babies in such a way, and having to provide for their medical needs is a daily struggle.
She told how the medical procedures her babies must endure each day leave her feeling like she's hurting them as they cry and scream.
'Every day is so full-on - I can speak about it, but I'll never be able to explain how intense it is until you see it,' Jesy told the Daily Mail.
'There are a lot of medical things I have to do which I am still really struggling with, I'll be honest with you. I never expected that to be part of my life and it's tough.
'They're so tiny and I have to do things which I know are doing them good but at the time, when they're crying and screaming, it feels like I'm hurting them and I hate that I have to be the person to do that. I just want to be their mum.'
Advertisement
