# JESY NELSON - PART 2: Why I Walked Away From Little Mix

An episode of [Great Company with Jamie Laing](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1735702250), 6 Feb 2026, 43 min.

Audio: https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/65d737dfdc02e00016c413b2/e/69846cf214b868743df7fe3d/media.mp3

This is part 2 of my conversation with the incredible Jesy Nelson. Growing up in Romford, Jesy always dreamed of being on stage. But years of bullying slowly knocked her confidence until she stopped believing in herself, right up until The X Factor. Auditioning for The X Factor changed Jesy’s life. Her dreams came true overnight but fame wasn’t what she thought it would be. In part 2 of our conversation, Jesy opens up about what fame was really like and the relentless trolling that followed her. She shares the real reason she left Little Mix and why walking away was her only option. We cover: • Being bullied as a child and how it led to alopecia • Dancing with Diversity as a teenager • Auditioning for The X Factor and Gary Barlow’s harsh comments • The rollercoaster highs and lows of Little Mix • Why leaving Little Mix was the best thing she ever did • How motherhood has given her a new confidence This is one of those rare, real conversations. Jesy opens up about the journey that’s made her who she is today and I’m so grateful she trusted me with her story. Jesy Nelson is Great Company. For more information and support about Spinal Muscular Atrophy, head to smauk.org.uk Jesy Nelson: Life after Little Mix launches on Prime Video on 13th February If you enjoyed the show, you can also follow us: Instagram- @greatcompanypodcast TikTok - @greatcompanypodcast And if you've got thoughts, questions and comments, you can email us at: greatcompany@jampotproductions.co.uk THE CREDITS Executive Producer: Ewan Newbigging-Lister Producer: Helen Burke Assistant Producer: Issy Weeks-Hankins Video: Jake Ji & Josh Bennett Social Media: Laura Coughlan Audio: Rafi Amsili Geovannetti Great Company is an original podcast from JamPot Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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