Perrie Edwards cuts Jesy Nelson out of her life

Perrie Edwards has stated she has permanently cut former Little Mix bandmate Jesy Nelson out of her life, citing a lack of accountability and years of unresolved tension. Edwards made the comments during an interview on Jamie Laing's "Great Company" podcast released this week, marking her most direct public response to the long-running fallout since Nelson's departure from the group in December 2020.

Nelson left the chart-topping girl group after nine years, citing the impact of fame and public scrutiny on her mental health. Edwards, Jade Thirlwall, and Leigh-Anne Pinnock continued as a trio before Little Mix went on hiatus in 2022 to pursue solo careers. The rift between the former bandmates became public again last year following the release of Nelson's documentary, "Life After Little Mix," in which she said she felt unsupported by the group and had not seen them since her exit, though she did not rule out a future reunion.

In the podcast interview, Edwards expressed frustration over Nelson not taking responsibility for her role in their strained relationship. She stated that what upsets her most is when the other person in a conflict does not take any accountability, adding...