Just moments after they announced their separation on social media, Little Mix performed an emotionally charged performance on The Graham Norton Show. This was in a news story that shocked fans.
The show’s recording begins at 6.15pm. At 6:07pm the group releases a statement in which they announce their separation. This makes their emotional post-announcement performance all the more powerful.
In new images, the three-piece – comprising Jade Thirlwall, 28, Perrie Edwards, 28, and Leigh-Anne Pinnock, 30 – could be seen comforting and hugging each other on stage.
The news was shared by the group in a number of touching tweets via their common Twitter account.
Emotional: Little Mix put on an emotional performance for The Graham Norton show mere moments after announcing their split on social media on Thursday
Each of the three women created glamorous silhouettes in complementing ensembles. Perrie and Jade were seen in feather-trimmed outfits while Leigh-Anne looked stunning in chic crop tops and skirt combos.
Even though it was filmed Thursday night, The Graham Norton Show’s latest episode won’t be broadcast on BBC until Friday. Little Mix will be the musical guest, and A-listers Zendaya, Tom Holland, and Henry Cavill join Graham for a conversation.
Little Mix shared the news via Twitter Thursday night. They wrote a series heartfelt tweets explaining that they felt the right time to stop and recharge to work on other projects.
Their full statement was read: “We just wanted to let everyone know that we’re going to take a break after Confetti in April/May 2013.” This has been a 10 year adventure, an amazing non-stop journey…
Recording: Recording for the show commences at around 6.15pm and the group released a statement announcing their split at 6:07pm, making their performance even more poignant
Stylish: All three women cut typically glamorous figures, with Perrie and Jade slipping into feather-trimmed looks and Leigh-Anne stunning in a chic crop top and skirt combo
A touching tribute: Little Mix was joined by violinists to perform a poignant and emotional song at the event.
Chat: Little Mix also had a conversation with Graham. Scenes will air on BBC Friday
We feel it’s time for us to step back and take some downtime so that we can recharge our batteries before starting new projects. Your love and support from the very beginning are truly appreciated. Your love and support are so much appreciated by all of us.
Little Mix stated that they aren’t splitting up and Little Mix will be here for the long haul. The future holds more music, tours and performances. It’s been an incredible experience sharing these memories with each other, and we cannot wait for more.
“We are sisters, and will always have one another and you, our fans in our lives. Little Mix will always be there for you, so see you when Little Mix goes on tour. Jade and Leigh-Anne, Perrie.
Announcement: Taking to Twitter on Thursday, Little Mix revealed the news in a series of heartfelt tweets
Instagram: Another statement was shared by the group on Instagram. It read: “We want to let everyone know that following the Confetti Tour in April/May next Year, we will be taking a rest from Little Mix.”
Little Mix did not stop defying split rumours. Capital Breakfast featured the band discussing their biggest hits and vowing to go on for years “like The Rolling Stones”.
This chat was initiated after Jesy Nelson, who had left the group in December due to a decline of her mental health.
Fans were devastated to learn of the split and expressed sadness.
One person wrote, “STOP I’M CRYING”, while the other said: “Crying and sliding down a wall right at this moment.” I love you ladies so much you warm my hearts!’
The third person responded by crying that he was weeping. One person added, “Little mix will never be forgotten” before adding: “So very sad.” It is, I believe, not a one-dimensional break.
Others expressed similar fears that the group would not reunite. One Direction was forced to do the same after their split in 2016.
One said: ‘*Traumatic 1D flashbacks*’ as another wrote under the announcement: ‘i hope this isn’t a ‘one direction’ break lmao’. A third person was also upset about the decision and wrote, “I’m still crying, but I am happy for yous.”
One fan commented, “NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO” and added: “I’ve heard this one before. Don’t forget us. thank you for everything thing, i love you girls ❤️.’ Someone else fumed: ‘DONT LEAVE US LIKE ONE DIRECTION LEFT ME.’
Reaction: The band’s fans, who were formed in 2011 on X Factor, reacted with fervor and shared how their hearts had been broken while other members cried.
Sad: One wrote: ‘STOP IM CRYING’ while another dramatically commented: ‘Crying and Sliding down a wall right now. I love you ladies so much you warm my hearts!
The year is nearly over: Jesy Nelson resigned from the group last December due to a decline of her mental health.
From selling 50 million singles and breaking world records to rows over ‘inappropriate’ outfits and blackfishing, MailOnline takes a look at the highs and lows of Little Mix’s 10 years in the spotlight
Little Mix has announced that they will be splitting after steadily but surely becoming the biggest girl group in the world over the past decade, following the 2011 X Factor victory.
This is the band, which consists of Jade Thirlwall, Perrie Edwards and Leigh-Anne Pinnock – have sold over 50 million records worldwide, landed five number one singles gained legions of adoring fans over their time in the spotlight.
They have been called out on several occasions for swearing and, most recently, Jesy Nelson’s black fishing row.
MailOnline looks back on the highlights and lows in the showbiz career of this band:
Stars: Little Mix has announced that they will be disbanding after steadily but surely becoming the biggest girl group in the world over the past decade, following the 2011 X Factor victory (pictured in 2019).
CONTROVERSIES
2017: Little Mix were criticised by their naked stage costumes at One Love, a benefit concert to support the Manchester bomb victim victims.
In 2017 Little Mix took to the stage to perform an emotional rendition of Wings at the One Love Manchester concert organised after the Manchester terrorist bombings.
Four-piece girls group, consisting of four members, wore unrevealing clothes. They wore black-and-white striped outfits with gold accents. This led to complaints from viewers back home that their stage costumes were not appropriate for family-friendly concerts.
Leigh-Anne showed off her bra in a small bra. Jesy Nelson wore thigh-grazing leotards while Jade Thirlwall chose a smaller bra. Perrie Edwards wore a conservative outfit, while the frilly details of her dress kept her modesty.
Oh dear: 2017: Little Mix are criticised for their ‘naked’ stage outfits during One Love benefit concert for Manchester bomb victims
Some fans were not happy with their open-toed clothing, despite their best efforts. Some fans took to Twitter to criticize the band’s ‘inappropriate’ clothing.
One responded, “No offence, but Little Mix is naked for a benefit concert.
One person said that it was shame Little Mix were “half naked” – another even called them a “disgrace.”
2021: Jesy Nelson, an ex-member of Ex Little Mix is involved in bitter blackfishing after the release of her first single Boyz:
After her single Boyz With Nicki Minaj was released, Jesy Nelson (30), an ex-member of the band, was charged with blackfishing.
Jesy can be seen heavily tanned in the music videos with her hair styled with braids and wigs.
The term blackfishing refers to a person who tries to portray black heritage to be white.
Jesy posted a long statement on Instagram in December 2020 announcing her departure from the band. She stated she wanted to take care of her mental health and that it was time for Jesy to step back.
Backlash: In October this year Jesy Nelson, 30, was accused of blackfishing after she released her debut single Boyz with Nicki Minaj
Clash: Jesy has been at the centre of huge drama of late, after former Little Mix bandmate Leigh-Anne previously accused her of blackfishing in the music video for Boyz
Oh dear: Discussing her and Jesy’s new single in an Instagram Live, Nicki branded Leigh-Anne and the rest of the group ‘jealous miserable clowns’
On Instagram, the singer commented on blackfishing allegations and credits her recent vacation in Antigua with her natural tan. The singer added, “I’m sorry to offend any people of colour by this video or my song. It was the music I listened too as a little girl.”
“These were the videos that I watched, and believed to be the greatest. For me personally, ’90s/2000 hip hop, R&B music was the best era of music. That is what I wanted to remember. It is the music I love, so I wanted to honor that era.
Leaked messages between Leigh Anne and NoHun showed that Jesy also accused Jesy in the video of blackfishing.
Jesy took part in an Instagram Livestream with Boyz collaborator Nicki. Nicki accused Jesy of trying to destroy her solo career, and labeled the new mom and the other members of the group as ‘jealous and miserable clowns.
Jesy then claimed to have been ‘devastated. Leigh-Anne’ had “sparked racial hate” and an intense trolling toward her. Jesy told pals that she couldn’t believe she’d let’someone who she once considered family’ be so cruel.
Rumours: In 2019 Simon Cowell dismissed rumours of a feud with his former protégés Little Mix as they prepared to launch talent show The Search (pictured with Little Mix last year)
Simon commented, “I thought their idea to be a brilliant idea. These girls are my obituaries. We gave them a platform, but they still sold a lot. (Little Mix is pictured on the X Factor 2011).
2019: Simon Cowell must dismiss Little Mix feuding rumours
In 2019 Simon Cowell dismissed rumours of a feud with his former protégés Little Mix as they prepared to launch talent show The Search.
Sparks flew to that year after the talent show boss stated that he had an idea for X Factor The Band – set for a 2020 release – before Little Mix offered him a position as co-producer for their BBC primetime program 2021 The Search.
Simon, however, quelled all rumors and reaffirmed the dates while appearing on Heart Breakfast.
He commented, “I thought their idea to be a brilliant idea. I owe them a lot. We gave them a great launchpad, but they still sold lots of records.
2016: Little Mix were criticized by a fan for swearing to their song, Hair.
In 2016 a Little Mix fan contacted the band after her parents banned her from singing her favourite song as it has a ‘rude word’ in it.
The song in question was a track on their Get Weird album titled ‘Hair’ which opens with the line ‘Cos he was just a d*** and I knew it.’
Awkward: In 2016 a Little Mix fan contacted the band after her parents banned her from singing her favourite song as it has a ‘rude word’ in it
They addressed the group as “Dear Sir/Madam” and wrote that it was a wonderful song, but they wished they could have sung it correctly (my dad and mum won’t allow me to sing it since I’m only eight years old). While I know this can’t be altered, I just want to make a point.
“So that I could sing along, I changed the title to “he was just plank and i knew it” because they mean the exact same thing.
Little Mix later retweeted it with many smiley-face emojis.
ACHIEVEMENTS
2021: Little Mix become history by becoming the first girl group to reach 100 weeks on the UK’s Top 10 singles charts.
In July 2021 Little Mix made chart history as they became the first girl group to score 100 collective weeks in the Top 10 Official Singles Chart.
With their latest single Heartbreak Anthem (in collaboration with Galantis, David Guetta), the pop band hit the milestone.
Leigh-Anne, who was proud of her achievement, told Little Mix fans via Official Charts that she thought it was a great accomplishment. This is amazing. Without you, we couldn’t do it.
‘You never fail to blow us away – you’re just incredible and we wouldn’t be here without you. We are grateful.
Sweet Melody: In July 2021 Little Mix made chart history as they became the first girl group to score 100 collective weeks in the Top 10 Official Singles Chart (pictured in May at the Brit Awards)
Collectively, the Top 10 spent more time in the Top 10 than any other girl group ever charted in UK history.
Girls Aloud was the closest to reaching the landmark, recording 61 weeks of singles. The Supremes came in second with 59 week.
Even the legendary British girl power band Spice Girls could not break the record, as they managed only 50 weeks on the Top 10 Singles Chart.
Little Mix has 18 UK-top 10 singles so far, with five numbers. Sweet Melody was the top charting song in January.
Two BRIT Awards for Little Mix are won by Little Mix
Little Mix, which was the first woman group ever to be awarded the BRIT Awards 2021 in Britain earlier this year won the ‘Best British’ award.
Leigh Anne, accepting their award for British Group, stated: “We have been together 10 years, it’s been the greatest years of our lives, we had so much fun, we’ve made such many memories, and we want to say thank you to your incredible fans, Jesy.
“It can be difficult being a UK female pop star, but we’ve witnessed the dominance, misogyny, lack of diversity and the misogyny. It’s easy, it’s hard, and we are proud to have stuck together.
Jade said, “This award isn’t for us. It’s for Spice Girls and Sugababes. All Saints. Girls Aloud. All the amazing girls bands that we love.
Little Mix was also awarded two BRIT Awards, one for Shout out to My Ex in 2017, and the other for Woman Like Me in 2019.
Awards: Additional awards include five Global Awards, six MTV Europe Music Awards, a Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Award and two Teen Choice Awards
Other awards
The other awards are five Global Awards as well six MTV Europe Music Awards. There is also a Nickelodeon Kids Choice Award, two Teen Choice Awards, and six MTV Europe Music Awards.
Tours
Six tours were a success for the band. With their Confetti Tour, the band is set to hit the road in 2022.
It is a steaming number
Little Mix has amassed over 19,000,000 Spotify subscribers, more than 3 billion YouTube views and 12 billion global streams over the past ten years.
Tense chats, song lyrics and uncontrollable crying: These are the signs Little Mix was set to break up. They announced they were ‘taking a short vacation’ after 10 years of being together.
Little MixFans devastated on Thursday they announced they are taking a break after ‘ten amazing years’.
Taking to Twitter, the trio revealed the news in a series of heartfelt tweets, explaining: ‘We feel the time is right to take a break so we can recharge and work on some other projects.’
However, news of the split may not comes as too much of a shock to some as the group previously dropped hints that they were set to go their separate ways in the future.
So as the music world processes the loss of one of the most successful girl groups in history, MailOnline take a look back at all the moments Little Mix showed signs they were planning to call it a day.
All over: Little Mix devastated fans on Thursday as They said they were taking a short break after ‘ten amazing years’
A band is left in “floods” of tears when they sing an emotional song
Recently, fans spotted an obvious sign of the impending announcement. Two girls revealed that they will be in tears while performing Between Us as part of their Confetti tour next summer.
Perrie Edwards (Leigh-Anne Pinnock) and Jade Thirlwall shared how they felt about the song. They also admitted it was an emotional moment for them when performing it.
Perrie stated, “It is a song that we will never get through live.”
She continued, “Every night on tour I believe we will all be in floods and tears.” It is such an adorable, beautiful song.
They will be leaving on what is essentially their last tour.
Hints? The split news may not shock some, as they previously hinted that the band would be going their own ways.
Instagram: Another statement was shared by the group on Instagram. It read: “We want to let everyone know that following the Confetti Tour in April/May next Year, we will be taking a rest from Little Mix.”
Lyrics for Between Us – A farewell song
Between Us was dubbed “the ultimate friendship anthem” and looks back over their time together as a group for 10 years. However, the song could be described now as an ending anthem.
The one-liner is “When the curtains close and the lights dim, it’s safe to assume I’ll remain, I will always stay”
This line is a clear indication that the group will be ending, but the girls assure them their friendship will not end.
A third line suggests that they will always be together, despite their separation: “I swear that this is the one thing that we’ll never lose.” “Cause our love will never cease to exist. We are the only ones who can be trusted.
Rumours. As the split rumours continued over the last few months, especially after the drama surrounding Jesy Nelson’s ex-member, Jade seemed to fan the flames when she spoke out about the possibility of the girls working solo (pictured in 2019).
Jade acknowledges that the chance to try different things is “really wonderful”
There were rumors of a split in recent months. This was especially evident after Jesy Nelson’s drama. Jade opened up about her thoughts on solo projects for the girls.
In an interview with Gay Times Magazine, the singer told how the opportunity to do things individually was ‘really love’ and that the girls doing their own thing was ‘beautiful to see’.
She said: ‘Oh, this is really lovely actually’ because as an individual you’re then getting the opportunity to show the public a bit more about yourself and what you’re actually passionate about.
After a decade spent working together, they still felt ‘terrified’ by the idea of being independent.
Jade stated that Jade and Jade have managed to balance their work, will always champion each other’s success, but that Little Mix is there to help them.
What do you have to say? Perrie touched upon the solo projects of the trio and discussed their bond. Perrie once more suggested that the end was not far away
Perrie confirms their connection as she talks about Little Mix’s’venturing out independently’
Perrie touched upon the solo projects of the trio and discussed their strong bond. Perrie suggested that it was close to the end.
Capital Radio interviewed the mother-to-be about the split rumours and reassured Little Mix fans that they will continue to be a team in the future.
She added, “I believe that Little Mix does not matter whether or not we go out alone, Little Mix will always be there, as Jade stated.”
‘We’ll always stick together, we’ll always tour, we’ll always do things together as a group, because, Little Mix is just, it’s fire.’
Are you ready to break free? Judi points out that they were “striving to their own individuality” in one photo of Jesy and the rest of the group at 2017 Jingle Bell Ball. Jesy was wearing pink hair while Judi did not make any physical contact.
A body language expert suggests that something wasn’t quite right for the group over many years
Judi James, a body language expert, revealed that Little Mix had taken a short break following the announcement. She told The Sun, “The wonder of Little Mix was less about splittings than it is about how they managed as a quartet to last as long.”
Judi recollected moments from their 10-year career that showed the desire for individuality. Another moment suggested the group was in crisis mode.
Judi points out that they were all’striving to their individuality’ in one photo of Jesy and the rest of the group at 2017 Jingle Bell Ball. Jesy was wearing pink hair while Judi did not make any physical contact.
Competition? While it could be viewed as innocent pose, Judi believed it was evidence of girls moving in different directions, as Perrie, Jesy, and others were “competing for attention”.
She penned: ‘There are also now signs of an active avoidance of touch as though the girls are growing up and no longer keen to just be seen as part of a ‘peas in a pod’ style team.’
Another photo from the 2019 Brits red-carpet shows the quartet in glamorous looks while posing for the cameras.
Judi believed it was an innocent way of posing. Perrie, Jesy and Jesy were competing for the attention.
Analysis: ‘This pose looks much more emotion-based as the girls seem lost in a meaningful discussion. Jesy is seated outright in this group, looking towards Perrie. However, the eye contact and conversation seems to be happening between the three of them.
Judi said that Judi had suggested to Judi that tensions between girls might have indicated that they were in “crisis mode”.
She said that their bodies were more expressive because they are engaged in meaningful conversations. Jesy is sitting out in the group here, but she looks back towards Perrie and their conversation.
Leigh-Anne, Jade and Jade had adopted passive poses and the group appeared more adult and unique. The body language was a sign of the type of conversations they might have needed at the beginning of their careers together.
Little Mix announced their break on social media. Their statement was full of details: “We want to inform you that we will be taking a short break after Confetti’s tour in April/May of next year.
“It has been a 10 year adventure. We feel it is time to stop and recharge.
“We cannot thank you enough” for all your support and love since the very beginning. Your love and support are so much appreciated by all of us.
Little Mix stated that they aren’t splitting up and Little Mix will be here for the long haul. There are plans to continue making music and touring, as well as performing in the future. It’s been an incredible experience sharing these memories with each other, and we cannot wait for more.
“We are sisters, and will always have one another and you, our fans in our lives. Little Mix will always be there for you, so see you when Little Mix goes on tour. Jade and Leigh-Anne, Perrie.
Little Mix posted a compilation video of their favorite moments from the past years.
Taking a break: Little Mix – consisting of Jade Thirlwall, Perrie Edwards, and Leigh-Anne Pinnock – have announced the group is taking a break after ‘ten amazing years’
Little Mix’s sudden decision to end their lives was met with shock and sadness by its fans.
One person wrote, “STOP I’M CRYING”, while the other said: “Crying and sliding down a wall right at this moment.” I love you ladies so much you warm my hearts!’
The third person responded by crying that he was weeping. One person added, “Little mix will never be forgotten” before adding: “So very sad.” This is not the type of break I want.
Many others expressed fear that the band wouldn’t reunite as One Direction split in 2016, to follow their solo career.
Little Mix continued their defiance of split rumours throughout last month.
Capital Breakfast was a discussion with the band about their biggest hits albums and to promise to keep on going for years “like The Rolling Stones”.
The chat came after Jesy Nelson left the group last December, citing a decline in her mental health.
Fear not: We are not splitting up – Little Mix are here to stay. There are plans to continue making music and touring, as well as performing more shows in the future. It has been so wonderful to share these incredible moments with you, and can’t wait for more.