Little Mix reduced to tears on The Search finals as they go ahead without Jesy Nelson

Leigh-Anne Pinnock has revealed she’s bagged a movie role and will make her acting debut, just days after Jesy Nelson’s temporary departure from Little Mix. Leigh-Anne will join an all-black cast to star in British Christmas-themed romantic comedy Boxing Day.The announcement comes after 29-year-old Jesy’s decision to temporarily leave the chart-topping girl band for “private medical reasons”.

Jade Thirlwall has assured fans Little Mix will never fall apart because of feuds as she insisted they're "family".The 27 year old, who recently posted the hilarious inspiration behind her stunning glitter smash make-up look, explained that she and the other members, including Leigh-Anne Pinnock, 29, Jesy Nelson, 29, and 27 year old Perrie Edwards, will always be equals.

Little Mix star Jade Thirlwall has hinted at plans to become a TV presenter following rumours the band could go their separate ways. Jade, 27, was recently said to have been lined up for her first solo work away from the band with the BBC.

Little Mix have opened up about the pressures of being in a band, in their first TV appearance since Jesy Nelson announced her extended break.The trio, who paid tribute to Jesy after she previously missed out on hosting gigs due to being unwell, are set to appear on Saturday's episode of The Jonathan Ross Show. Perrie Edwards, 27, Jade Thirlwall, 27, and Leigh-Anne Pinnock, 29, take a trip down memory lane and are shown a clip of their younger selves on The X Factor in 2011.

Jade Thirlwall has opened up on what lies ahead for Little Mix after Jesy Nelson confirmed she's taking an extended break from the band.The 27 year old, who recently posted the hilarious inspiration behind her stunning glitter smash make-up look, explained that the band will simply "never die" despite what solo careers they may launch in the future.

Jade Thirlwall is reportedly set to go into TV presenting if Little Mix decide to take a hiatus next year.The 27 year old, who recently posted the hilarious inspiration behind her stunning glitter smash make-up look, is said to have impressed BBC bosses after appearing on Little Mix's talent show, The Search and RuPaul's Drag Race UK. Now, after Jesy Nelson recently confirmed she's taking a break from the girlband, it's been said that Jade could be going into a career in TV presenting.

Just hours before Jesy Nelson announced her extended break from Little Mix, her band mate Jade Thirlwall shared a cryptic message about pain.The singer, who was forced to miss Little Mix The Search's first live show after having to self-isolate, took to her Instagram stories to post the quote.The handwritten lengthy message said: "It rarely feels like it, but the pain eases. It fades.

Little Mix fans have continued to express their concern for Jesy Nelson after the pop star cancelled work commitments over the weekend due to illness.

Little Mix…what can we say about this talented, kind and beautiful group of girls. Well for starters, they’re possibly one of our favourite girl groups around.