Jessie J Taps Out From The Spotlight, Admitting Past Two Years Took A ‘Toll On Parts Of Me’
Jessie J, whose real name is Jessica Cornish, is temporarily stepping away from the spotlight.
The singer-songwriter opened up about her breast cancer diagnosis over a year ago and has remained honest throughout her experience, keeping fans updated.
However, it seems the vocal powerhouse needs some time to herself, amid dealing with a separation, raising her child, and navigating social media allegations.
The “Bang Bang” singer took to Instagram in an emotional post to reveal she would be taking a break from the public eye to focus on herself.
“I want to start this post off by saying I am ok,” the caption began. “I am not at my best but very far from my worst,” she added, potentially making reference to her diagnosis.
“It’s no secret that the last 2 years have been magical, successful, life-changing, and extremely busy,” Jessie J added, a few days after concluding her first tour in almost a decade.
The 38-year-old has had a very eventful couple of years, from releasing her first album in 8 years, “Don’t Tease Me With A Good Time,” to moving back to her home country of England, and co-parenting her toddler Sky Colman with former partner Chanan Safir Colman.
However, she shared that it had taken a toll on her. “The past 2 years have taken a toll on parts of me that I haven’t had time to give space and grace to,” Jessie admitted.
“Now’s the time. Work has slowed down. So healing speeds up, please. So I’m tapping out of this [world] for a while and into my real one. To give my mind, body, and heart a well-needed hug.”
She also revealed that she would be undergoing her second cancer reconstruction surgery, explaining that this chapter is about loving herself, recharging, and being present. Jessie described the break as a “digital cleanse”
“I’m posting this for the people who would give af that I haven’t posted or been active for a while,” she concluded.
Jessie J And Chanan Safir Colman Broke Up Earlier This Year
The singer’s choice comes as she continues to handle living as a single mother following her breakup with ex Colman.
E! News reported that in July, the couple announced their separation in a joint post, disclosing that it was a sad and difficult situation. They added they were navigating the situation privately for a healthy and happy co-parenting environment for their son.
“We will always continue supporting each other with love, respect and care as friends and most importantly being Sky’s Mum and Dad,” the statement read.
Jessie J Had A Broken Neck Scare While On Tour In China
Her breakup with Colman is one of several major challenges Jessie J has recently faced, as she had a health scare in March of this year.
While on her “No Secrets Tour” in China, the singer bumped her head while getting into a van. She subsequently had to have an MRI.
She was scared that she had broken her neck, but she injured her neck and her back, according to The Blast.
The mother of one was heard saying to her team, “I’m alright, I’ll just have to take some painkillers and march right through it. I just want to kind of run down the show.”
Jessie J Has Been Candid On Her Experience With Cancer
3The “Price Tag” singer has remained open about her health battle. The Blast reported that while performing at the Irving Plaza in New York City, she talked to the crowd about her breast cancer.
She spoke on how 2025 was the year of perspective, joking that it was “rude” of her breasts to give her cancer 10 days before releasing her album.
The Grammy-nominated singer also had an encouraging message for anyone battling breast cancer, advising them to “hold the f-ck on”
Jessie J Pushed Back Against Pregnancy Allegations
3Her medical diagnosis isn’t the only personal thing the British pop star has addressed.
“I just have a little belly since Sky,” she wrote in reference to allegations that she was pregnant with her second child back in February. “BUT I also decided to wear a skin-tight catsuit on the last day of my period/ovulation bloatation day.”
She concluded that women could have bellies and not be pregnant, adding that it was an insane thought, per The Blast.
