Jesy Nelson's ex pens support for Perrie Edwards despite Little Mix bandmate's wedding snub
المصدر: GB News | Source: GB NewsChris Hughes has publicly backed Perrie Edwards following her wedding to Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, amid renewed focus on the long-running fallout between his ex-girlfriend Jesy Nelson and the former Little Mix line-up.
Ms Edwards, 32, tied the knot with the England footballer in a romantic ceremony in Portugal over the weekend, with around 70 close friends and family members in attendance at a 16th-century church in Estoi.
Fellow former Little Mix stars Jade Thirlwall and Leigh-Anne Pinnock were among the guests, with both seen celebrating the couple’s wedding day.
However, Jesy Nelson, 34, was notably not present, with her absence quickly drawing attention given the continued estrangement between her and the group following her departure from Little Mix in 2020.
TRENDINGStoriesVideosYour SayTensions between the former bandmates reignited in recent months after Ms Edwards publicly reflected on the breakdown of the group and described her former bandmate as “difficult” during a podcast appearance.
Speaking on Jamie Laing’s Great Company podcast, Ms Edwards said she no longer had “the capacity” for certain relationships in her life, and suggested Ms Nelson had not taken enough accountability for past behaviour.
Ms Edwards' comments came after Ms Nelson made claims in her new documentary series Jesy Nelson: Life After Little Mix that she did not receive sufficient emotional support during her struggles with mental health and body image while in the band.
Both Ms Nelson and her mother suggested she was left feeling isolated at points of intense pressure and public scrutiny.
Ms Nelson also claimed she suffered a breakdown during the filming of the Sweet Melody music video, linking the moment to a private conversation with Ms Pinnock about accusations of “blackfishing”, which refers to the criticism that Ms Nelson altered her appearance to appear Black or mixed-race.
Sources close to the situation have suggested that the distance between the former bandmates has only deepened in recent years, particularly following Ms Nelson’s documentary.
Chris Hughes, 32, who previously dated Ms Nelson for around 16 months between 2019 and 2020, publicly commented on Ms Edwards’ wedding post.
After Ms Edwards shared a series of Vogue-style wedding images on Instagram, Mr Hughes wrote simply: “Congratulations!!!”
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Mr Hughes and Ms Nelson have remained on amicable terms since their split, occasionally acknowledging each other’s milestones on social media.
In May 2025, when Ms Nelson welcomed twin daughters Ocean Jade and Story Monroe with fiancé Zion, Mr Hughes commented on her announcement post, writing: “Congrats both of you stunning.” (sic)
In January 2026, after Ms Nelson revealed that her newborn twins had been diagnosed with Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Mr Hughes once again showed support in the comments section of her post, offering words of comfort.
Meanwhile, Ms Edwards and Mr Oxlade-Chamberlain have been together since 2016, becoming engaged in 2022 before marrying in front of family and friends in Portugal at the weekend. The couple shares two children.
The ceremony itself was described as intimate and relaxed, featuring floral arrangements, live orchestral music and appearances from close family members, including their young son, who played a small role in the day.
Mr Hughes wasn’t alone in praising Ms Edwards’ wedding photos.
Fans also flooded the comments section with messages of congratulations and support.
"Amazing pics. Congratulations both," one fan wrote on Instagram, as another penned: "You look incredible congratulations."
"So beautiful like wow," posted a third fan.
A fourth added that Ms Edward's is "the most beautiful wife".
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