Little Mix have announced that Jesy Nelson will be taking an "extended" break from the group, due to "private medical reasons".
"Jesy is having extended time off from Little Mix for private medical reasons", said the group's publicist on Twitter. "We will not be issuing any further comment currently and ask media to please respect her privacy at this time".
Nelson has been notably missing from recent promotional engagements by the group, following the release of their new album 'Confetti'. This included the final of their BBC One talent show 'The Search' and their role as hosts of the MTV European Music Awards.