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Jesy Nelson Taking Extended Break From Little Mix

    LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 28: Winner of the Best Factual Entertainment Award, Jesy Nelson poses in the winners room at the 2020 National Television Awards at The O2 Arena on January 28, 2020 in London, England. (Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images)
    LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 28: Winner of the Best Factual Entertainment Award, Jesy Nelson poses in the winners room at the 2020 National Television Awards at The O2 Arena on January 28, 2020 in London, England. (Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images)Gareth Cattermole / Getty Images

    Jesy Nelson of British pop group Little Mix is taking “extended time off” for “private medical reasons.”

    In a statement, reps for Little Mix said: “We will not be issuing any further comment currently and ask media to please respect her privacy at this time.”

    Nelson tweeted only: “I’m okay. Thank you for your support.”

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    The 29-year-old was noticeably absent from Little Mix in several recent television appearances, including the MTV European Music Awards, which the group hosted. A rep said at the time that Nelson was “unwell.”

    She had also been silent on social media since Oct. 31.

    Last year, Nelson opened up about mental health struggles – including a suicide attempt – sparked by vitriol on social media.

    Little Mix released its sixth album, Confetti, earlier this month.

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