She opened up about dealing with trolls online (Picture: Sofia Bouzidi/Glamour Mag UK)
Little Mix’s Leigh-Anne Pinnock broke down in tears during an interview as she recalled the online abuse she’s faced during her time in the band.
The 27-year-old was asked how she deals with trolls online, as she admitted: ‘I’m not gonna lie, the first three years of being in the group, I would look for it.’
She began: ‘I would search-‘ before breaking down into tears and apologising.
Getting her ‘game face’ back on, she continued: ‘I would look through Twitter and I would search “Leigh-Anne from Little Mix,” and “the black girl in Little Mix.” I would literally put those in my search engine, just to see the comments.
‘Honestly, I regret doing that so much, but I mean, I’m here now, and I just feel so much stronger.’
The star added that she no longer looks for comments online, adding to Glamour magazine: ‘I’m so proud of who I am. It’s such a good feeling.’
‘We were with Syco for seven years and had an incredible journey but it’s going to be nice to change it up and get a new view on us,’ she told The Sun.
‘We definitely speak our mind now. If we don’t like it, we always say it.’
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Perrie Edwards’ cat was not impressed with Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain (Picture: Instagram)
Perrie Edwards and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain have cemented themselves as couple goals since they started dating, back in 2016.
But there seems to be a member of the Little Mix singer’s family that isn’t too impressed with their romance, her cat.
In fact, things went quickly downhill for the Liverpool player when he attempted to pick the feline –named Jack – up in the kitchen, with the pet ‘clawing and biting him’.
Not ideal.
Alex tried really hard to bond with Jack the cat (Picture: Instagram)
At one point, the cat could be seen dragging his paws by the hob as he resisted the 25-year-old’s attempts to bond.
Perrie could be heard giggling, ‘Careful, he doesn’t like you,’ as she filmed the whole saga on her Instagram story, while Alex stormed out and told her to ‘get rid of him’.
Things went downhill very quickly (Picture: Instagram)
It seemed to be going well between the pair when the England player picked Jack up, but it didn’t last long as the cat clawed at him and tried to bite him.
The Hair singer later showed off her boyfriend’s ‘battle wounds’ – aka a tiny scratch – while laughing off the ordeal.
In a chat with the Sun, he was asked if he was planning on ‘putting a ring on it’ – and he reportedly ‘smiled as he nodded his head while winking’.
Which is basically a big fat yes.
Alerrie were first spotted together at the end of 2016, but didn’t make things Instagram official until a few months later.
Their romance came over a year after the Shout Out To My Ex singer called off her engagement to Zayn Malik, following a four-year relationship.
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They’re just living their best lives these days (Picture: BACKGRID)
Little Mix stars Perrie Edwards and Jesy Nelson were spotted going for a scooter ride on the beachfront in Santa Monica, California.
The singers were joined by fellow bandmate Leigh-Anne Pinnock as the trio soaked up the sun and enjoyed some downtime in rented jump scooters this weekend.
They’re showing us how to chill out, ahead of their upcoming European tour over the summer.
Jesy was keeping things cool as she rode along (Picture: Splash)
Jesy looked like she was having fun as she wore a black cropped top and silky brown Gucci trousers, giving a whole new meaning to beach chic.
The hitmaker was joined by 25-year-old Perrie, who wore a black, cropped vest and camo-print cargo trousers as she rode the scooter on the beach, followed by Leigh-Anne, who opted for an oversized Umbro t-shirt.
Perrie looked like she was having a blast on the scooter (Picture: Splash)
Their fourth bandmate Jade Thirlwall appeared to opt out of this adventure.
All in all, the British pop stars were getting some much-needed down time following the work they put in to release their acclaimed fifth album late last year.
Leigh-Anne was relaxed in an oversized top and shades (Picture: Splash)
Little Mix went on the receive lots of accolades for the album, including best video at the Brit Awards, as well as best song and best group at the recent Global Awards.
The 27-year-old singer, who’s currently loved up with Love Island star Chris Hughes, is set to look at how growing up in an age filled with social media, selfies, body-shaming and trolling is having a deeply damaging effect on young people’s mental health.
The documentary, which will premiere exclusively on BBC Three before it airs on BBC One, will feature personal anecdotes from Jesy, who has faced trolls over her body image over the years.
‘This is a project really close to my heart, and I’m delighted to be working with the BBC on a documentary that will both challenge me personally and also highlight a hugely important issue affecting young people today,’ Jesy announced.
Speaking in the VT at the time, she: ‘People are writing a few nasty comments and it has just got to me a little bit.
‘When you’ve got your own insecurities and then when people go and tell you and write them on websites for everyone to see it just makes you feel really rubbish.
‘Being in a girl group with three beautiful girls who are a lot slimmer and smaller than me… and obviously I know I’m a lot bigger. I find it really hard when people publicise it on Twitter.’
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Perrie could be set to replaced Robbie and Ayda (Picture: WireImage/REX)
With Robbie Williams and Ayda Field announcing their exit from the X Factor after just one series, the show is in need of a shiny new judge for the panel, and bets are on Perrie Edwards to take on the role.
The hunt is on.
The Little Mix star, who found fame on the show back in 2011 with band mates Jesy Nelson, Jade Thirlwall and Leigh-Anne Pinnock, is at evens with bookmaker Coral to join the line-up for this year.
Meanwhile, Alesha Dixon, who’s previously filled in for Simon Cowell on the ITV show, is 11-10 to take her place as a permanent judge, while Louis Walsh is 5-4 to make a return and Cheryl Cole could be back on the panel with odds of 2-1.
‘We’ve got some very big announcements coming soon – but we can’t reveal all yet’.
Ayda wrote: ‘Sadly as it’s impossible to do everything, we’re gutted to tell you we won’t be able to return to The X Factor this year.
Robbie and Ayda announced their departure from the show (Picture: Rex Features)
‘We will, however, be working on projects with Simon going forward – and as huge fans of the show, we will still be tuning into The X Factor, voting and winding Simon up!’
Real talk, it’s the most important part of the job.
Perrie found fame on the show in 2011 with her band mates (Picture: Getty Images Europe)
‘[Simon] ain’t called me yet,’ he said in an interview on Lorraine last week. ‘I had an amazing experience on the show last year.
‘But if it’s going to get in the way of my mission for this year which is releasing the album, then it’s probably gonna be less likely.’
Meanwhile, Sharon Osborne, Nile Rodgers, and Elton John could also be in the running, according to Betfair.
Consider us intrigued.
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Perrie Edwards has opened up about her past and current struggles with anxiety (Picture: Instagram)
Perrie Edwards has opened up about her battle with anxiety in a candid Instagram post, explaining how panic attacks prevented her from leaving the house.
The 25-year-old Little Mix singer detailed her experiences with anxiety in a lengthy post, stating she wanted to go public to help others suffering with a similar condition.
In a post on Instagram, Perrie wrote: ‘I’d like to open up about something. Venting your feelings is healthy and I want to be honest with you all.
‘Over the past few years I have suffered really badly with anxiety and panic attacks. When I first started to feel the effects of anxiety I thought I was losing my mind and it terrified me. I felt so alone and like I was the first person in the world to ever experience it.’
‘The first panic attack was so intense and overwhelming I felt like I was having a heart attack. I was so scared and confused and had no idea what was happening to me. I’m not sure what triggered that first one but it soon spiralled & I found myself in a really dark place, feeling alone and scared.
‘I had people around me but I couldn’t explain to them what was happening to me or why. It affected me so badly that I didn’t want to leave the house. I would step foot out the door and feel the overwhelming need to go straight back inside. It completely took over my life.
‘I’m happy to say that the physical attacks have stopped but unfortunately the anxiety still lives on. The reality is it probably always will.’
After stating how it helped her discover she wasn’t alone in suffering with anxiety, Perrie added: ‘As soon as I realised I wasn’t going insane I felt more eager to beat it. I had therapy and I surround myself with my loved ones.
‘Talking to someone relieves you of SO MUCH STRESS. I worked out coping mechanism’s and learned what the triggers are so that I can fight the attacks before they take hold. I restricted my time on social media which often made me feel trapped and claustrophobic. I took control of my life and accepted what I couldn’t control.
Jesy Nelson, Perrie Edwards, Leigh-Anne Pinnock and Jade Thirlwall (Picture: David Fisher/REX/Shutterstock)
‘I don’t want to hide it anymore. I suffer from anxiety and I want you to all know if you suffer from anxiety you’re not alone.’
Perrie shot to fame when Little Mix won The X Factor back in 2011, and have gone onto achieve worldwide success after five albums.
Katie Price joins whole host of celebrities enjoying the Easter break (Pictures: Instagram)
Katie Price has joined a whole host of A-list celebrities enjoying a well deserved break this Easter weekend.
Taking to Instagram, the mother-of-five shared a throwback of herself dressed as a bunny (Jordan style) while chomping down on a strawberry (again – Jordan style).
But we love her for it.
In the caption, the reality star wished her followers a happy Easter, as she teased them with her raunchy pic.
The 40-year-old wrote: ‘Happy Easter guys 🐰 hope you all have a lovely break.’
And she wasn’t the only one to get into the festive spirit, as Holly Willoughby also dressed up as a bunny.
She shared a bunny throwback (Picture: Katie Price / Instagram)
Well, sort of. The 38-year-old shared a picture of herself rocking a very cute Easter bonnet, which was designed like a little rabbit and has multicoloured eggs hanging from its rim.
In the caption, the presenter simply wrote: ‘Happy Easter,’ followed by both a chick and love heart emoji.
Emma Bunton got in on the celebrations as well, as she hid behind a tree during an Easter egg hunt.
Holly Willoughby rocked her bonnet (Picture: Holly Willoughby / Instagram)
Emma Bunton went egg hunting (Picture: Emma Bunton / Instagram)
And Perrie Edwards also chased her family around the garden as they soaked up the heatwave while collecting chocolate in their baskets.
But while the Little Mix star was enjoying her treats, it seems both Joe Sugg and his girlfriend Dianne Buswell were sweet enough without chocolate, as they posted a loved up snap onto Instagram.
The pair beamed into the camera after pulling their hair away from their faces with fluffy bunny ears.
Perrie Edwards enjoyed the heatwave (Picture: Perrie Edwards / Instagram)
Joe Sugg and Dianne were sweet enough without chocolate (Picture: Dianne Buswell / Instagram)
Alongside the snap, the professional dancer wrote: ‘Joe is not to keen on the bunny ears that I have made him wear as it exposes his 5 head 😂 happy Easter every bunny xxxx’
But it seems Rochelle Humes’ children did the best this year, as the proud mumma had spoiled her little ones rotten with treats.
Sharing a picture of what the Easter Bunny had left behind, the star followed a number of footprints to a table that looked like every child’s dream.
Rochelle Humes spoiled her children with treats (Picture: Rochelle Humes / Instagram)
From comfy pajamas, to Easter themed story books, cuddly toy bunnies and even a Peppa Pig egg, it seems Marvin Humes’ wifey might have got Easter mixed up with Christmas.
She then went on to share a picture of a delicious looking Sunday roast – as if all of the chocolates weren’t enough.
But it seems like her daughters Alaia-Mai, five, and Valentina Raine, two, need to make the most of their snacks, as Rochelle has recently revealed she likes to keep their diet balanced.
When chatting to Metro.co.uk, the star laughed: ‘There’s no way to win.’
‘I’ve got two kids so it’s more of a reason to reflect that onto them,’ she said of her healthy lifestyle.
‘I’m a fan of everything in moderation – I’m a bit naughty every now and again.’
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Here she revealed that she had been battling panic attacks for the past year, and confessed she was ‘terrified’ after believing she was losing her mind.
In a tearful interview, the Shout Out To My Ex songstress told the publication: ‘Weirdly when I first started experiencing the panic attacks, I developed a fear of being on my own.
‘It’s a lot better than it was, I kept thinking, “if I’m on my own and I have a panic attack, what do I do? I’ve got nobody to reason with me and I can’t rationalise it in my head or get a sense of it.”‘
She opened up about her panic attacks (Picture: perrieedwards)
She continued to explain how she could barely last two minutes in a car without needing to drive back home, and would have her mum by her side at all times.
Talking about how it has affected her relationship with boyfriend and football player Alex-Oxlade Chamberlain, Perrie divulged that she can’t get on a train to visit her beau now he has moved to Manchester.
She said: ‘Even now, my boyfriend lives in Manchester because he plays for Liverpool so when he moved, it was c**p and then once this started happening.
‘I still can’t get the train on my own, it freaks me out and makes me feel really claustrophobic. I feel uneasy…’
The star first thought she was having a heart attack (Picture: Getty Images)
She confessed: ‘My mum got to the point where she didn’t know what to do because she can’t babysit me 24/7 even though she did for a long time.’
The Power hitmaker has since gone to therapy, which she said was one of her best coping mechanisms, as well as spending quality time with her pet dog.
Just a couple of weeks ago, the popstar decided to reveal her struggles to her fans on Instagram, where she told them what had been happening.
‘The first panic attack was so intense and overwhelming I felt like I was having a heart attack,’ she said before adding: ‘I was so scared and confused and had no idea what was happening to me.
‘I’m not sure what triggered that first one but it soon spiralled & I found myself in a really dark place, feeling alone and scared.’
Reassuring her followers, Perrie added: ‘I’m happy to say that the physical attacks have stopped but unfortunately the anxiety still lives on. The reality is it probably always will.’
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Little Mix’s earnings skyrocket to £6.6 million in one year (Picture: Getty/Metro.co.uk)
Little Mix will be laughing all the way to the bank after raking in £6.6 million between them in one year – almost five times what they usually make.
Perrie Edwards, Jesy Nelson, Jade Thirlwall and Leigh-Anne Pinnock took home £1.65 million each it was revealed, after the accounts of their joint venture – Eternal Magic Touring – were revealed.
The skyrocketing figures for the girl group’s company, which they are named as directors for – cover the company’s earnings up until 31 August 2018 and were filed to Company House just this week.
On top of their £6.6 million, the Think About Us hitmakers’ enterprise also made a profit of £2.8 million and held £5 million in funds till the date of the accounts, making this the company’s most successful year yet.
The girls get to take home £1.65 million each (Picture: PA)
According to The Mirror the accounts read: ‘During the year, dividends of £6,600,00 were paid to the directors.’
It’s not the first time that the ladies have made a pretty penny from their joint business venture, with the band mates having shared a whopping £9.2 million from the company since it was set up in 2015.
Back in 2017, they were paid £350,000 each and in 2016 the figure was £325,000.
The former X Factor 2010 winners have had a string of successes this year already, being named one of The Sunday Time’s Wealthiest Young Musicians.
But among the joys, the band have also had to say goodbye to music tycoon Simon Cowell as the foursome split from his label earlier this year just days before the release of their fifth studio album.
Simon and Little Mix are still on good terms since the split (Picture: LITTLE MIX/INSTAGRAM)
It’s been a successful year for the girls (Picture: David Fisher/REX/Shutterstock)
The group is now under the label RCA, who are also apart of Syco’s parent label Sony, after Simon fell out with the group’s management company, Modest Management.
Despite the change of labels, there appears to be no bad blood between the music mogul and Little Mix with Simon adding that the group were the ‘hardest-working bunch of girls I’ve ever worked with’.
He vowed that the disagreement with the band’s management ‘wasn’t down to money’ but said that ‘basically, they said we’d done a terrible job.
‘I had agreed not to talk about this publicly because I thought it was a private matter.’
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Don’t get too excited, it’s nowhere near as racy as the scandal that rocked the Spice Girls.
Speaking to The Sun at Radio One’s Big Weekend, Perrie said ‘of course’ there has been some sexual encounters between the bandmates.
‘Me and Jesy get together all the time, especially when we’re drunk,’ she added.
Jesy reportedly rolled her eyes at Perrie’s revelation, before quipping: ‘God, the fans would love that. . . I forgot that!’
‘It was funny, but we are like sisters,’ Perrie said as she cleared up any potential gossip.
Jesy gave it her all in Middlesborough (Picture: PA)
Perrie admitted her and Jesy have shared a drunken kiss in the past (Picture: Redferns)
Little Mix took to the Radio One’s Big Weekend stage and smashed their performance in neon green outfits, much to the delight of their fans.
Mixers who couldn’t be at the event in Middlesborough showed the support for their fave gals on Twitter, with one livestream viewer writing: ‘Little Mix screams talent. The type of girlgroup that can perform one song 100 times but still each performance of it is so different.’
Another praised the foursome for their new take on old songs: ‘Little Mix really are THAT group like they are constantly looking for ways to make their performances bigger and better like it only goes up’.
The band took the Big Weekend opportunity to give fans a sneaky listen to their upcoming new single, Bounce Back, and ask their following if they’re ‘ready’ for the new material.
The answer was obviously a resounding ‘yes’.
The last year has been a banger for Jesy, Perrie, Jade and Leigh-Anne as it was recently reported their earnings have increased by over five times in just 12 months, as they earned a whopping £6.6 million through their joint business, Eternal Magic Touring.
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And Perrie Edwards is among those out there in Spain ready to cheer boyfriend Alex Oxlade Chamberlain on.
Taking to Instagram, the Little Mix star shared a video of herself with her friends and family, as they tucked into some dinner.
Alongside the upload, the 25-year-old simply added ‘Madrid’ with a little Liverpool FC badge – just in case anyone got it twisted about who she was out in Spain supporting.
It is not yet known whether Alex will get a role in tonight’s final, as he has been making his way back to the team slowly after sustaining an injury last year.
Since returning to the squad, the 25-year-old has only made two appearances on the pitch, but has been included in the trip to Madrid.
And, in a chat before the game, Shout Out To My Ex singer Perrie revealed she just want her beau to be able to take part in the game.
Perrie Edwards is loving life in Madrid (Picture: Instagram)
‘I’m going to be out in Madrid so if they win it’s going to be party central and I am ready to party,’ she said on Forth 1.
‘I just want Alex to be a part of it, that’s all I care about.
‘I can’t even tell you how nervous I am and I don’t even know if he is going to play or not but my anxiety is through the roof.
‘I just want them to win.’
Perrie and Alex have been dating for two years (Picture: Rex)
Pez also admitted she ‘has a good feeling’ that Liverpool will beat Spurs to the Champions League trophy.
So there you go…
Palex – or Alerrie, as fans have dubbed them – were first spotted together at the end of 2016, but didn’t make things Instagram official until a few months later.
And have been total couple goals ever since.
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Perrie Edwards joined boyfriend Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain on the pitch (Picture: REX)
Little Mix star Perrie Edwards couldn’t keep the smile off her face as she joined boyfriend Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain in Madrid to celebrate Liverpool’s Champions League final win.
Perrie, 25, beamed as she stood with her man on the pitch at Wanda Metropolitano on Saturday night.
And her footballer boyfriend looked just as happy about Liverpool’s 2-0 win over Spurs, despite him being benched for the game.
They posed together in Liverpool shirts with their arms around each other as Alec proudly showed off his medal.
And the Woman Like Me singer got a change to get her hands on the silverware as she and her beau lifted the Champions League trophy, taking a handle each and posing for the cameras.
The young couple looked absolutely smitten as Perrie was seen with her arms around her man’s shoulders, gazing at him as he held her waist.
Later on they joked around in pictures as they struck crouching poses next to the trophy, with Perry sticking her tongue out as Alex smiled with his medal.
Perrie added a pair of black cycling shorts and trainers to her sporty look, while Alex of course was in his full kit.
The couple beamed with the Champions League trophy (Picture: Reuters)
Alex proudly showed off his medal (Picture: REX)
They only had eyes for each other (Picture: REX)
The singer did plenty of celebrating in Madrid as she watched the match, sharing the action with her fans on Instagram.
Before the big game, Perrie showed support for her boyfriend as she had dinner with her friends and family.
Along with the Instagram upload she simply added the word ‘Madrid’ and a Liverpool FC badge, fully nailing her colours to the mast.
Perrie joked about on the pitch (Picture: Reuters)
At the time it was unknown whether ALex would be benched, and in a chat before kick-off, Perrie revealed that wanted her boyfriend to be able to take part.
‘I’m going to be out in Madrid so if they win it’s going to be party central and I am ready to party,’ she said on Forth 1.
‘I just want Alex to be a part of it, that’s all I care about.
Perrie celebrated with friends and family in Madrid (Picture: Instagram)
‘I can’t even tell you how nervous I am and I don’t even know if he is going to play or not but my anxiety is through the roof.
‘I just want them to win.’
Luckily she had no need to worry.
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Perrie and Alex have all the feels for each other (Picture: Perrie Edwards, Instagram)
Perrie Edwards and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain are living the absolute dream right now, with the couple jetting off on an exotic beach holiday to celebrate the footballer’s Champions League win.
Hours after Alex’s team Liverpool took the trophy on Saturday, the couple jetted off to sunnier climes on a yacht where they’ve spent the past few days relaxing and celebrating the footballer’s victory over Spurs at Madrid’s Wanda Metropolitano.
On Wednesday, the couple made the most of the crystal blue ocean for a spot of paddle boarding which, of course, called for the perfect opportunity for Perrie to take some Instagram-worthy photos.
The Woman Like Me singer wittily captioned the image: ‘In “oar” of this ocean.’
After a busy day at sea, Perrie and Alex headed for a night out with friends at their mystery location and clearly had all the feels for each other.
In one video, the popstar is seen wrapping her hands around Alex’s face as they sang to each other, similarly to earlier in the day when they were spotted sharing passionate kisses.
It’s not known where the couple have chosen to holiday but Perrie, 25, flew out to Madrid to support Alex during the Champions League game at Wanda Metropolitano over the weekend.
Perrie is loving life right now (Picture: Perrie Edwards, Instagram)
Alex, 25, was on the subs bench for the entire game but still collected his medal and shared the glorious moment of holding up Liverpool’s trophy with Perrie.
In an interview prior to the game, Perrie hinted at their big celebratory plans telling Forth 1: ‘I’m going to be out in Madrid so if they win it’s going to be party central and I am ready to party.
Perrie was on-hand to support Alex as he lifted Liverpool’s trophy (Picture: PA Wire)
‘I just want Alex to be a part of it, that’s all I care about.’
She added: ‘I can’t even tell you how nervous I am and I don’t even know if he is going to play or not but my anxiety is through the roof.’
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The Little Mix girls are taking a well-deserved break (Pictures: @perrieedwards/Splash)
Little Mix are on a well deserved break but Jesy Nelson and Perrie Edwards have taken time to enjoy two very different holidays.
Yes, Jesy and boyfriend Chris Hughes have hit up the city break while Perrie has gone for sun-soaked glamour.
Jesy and her former Love Island star boyfriend, who started dating at the beginning of the year, were seen posing for some cute couple selfies as well as treating themselves to some ice cream in the Spanish city of Barcelona.
Well, it’d be rude not to, right?
The Little Mix girls are taking a well-deserved break (Picture: Splash News)
The sweet couple were also pictured settling down for a rickshaw ride and relaxing on the beach together.
Jesy, 27, and Chris, 26, have been sharing adorable snaps on their social media, including one in the airport which saw the Woman Like Me singer dubbing her boyfriend her ‘adventure buddy’.
Chris and Jesy settled down to a rickshaw ride (Picture: Splash News)
However, the star is clearly a fan of her home comforts, as she also shared a clip of the pair catching up on The Chase in bed.
Getting snaps for the ‘gram is an essential (Picture: Splash News)
Hours after Alex’s team Liverpool took the Champion’s League trophy, the couple jetted off to sunnier climes on a yacht where they’ve spent the past few days relaxing and celebrating the footballer’s victory over Spurs at Madrid’s Wanda Metropolitano.
The couple took part in some paddle boarding, making the most of the gorgeous crystal blue ocean, with Perrie making sure to get some Instagram-worthy snaps (complete with punny caption, of course).
Perrie made sure to get some Instagram-worthy snaps (Picture: @perrieedwards)
The 25-year-old wittily captioned the image ‘in “oar” of this ocean before later posting a sweet snap of herself cuddling up to her beau, posing au naturel, showing off her freckles.
Jesy, Perrie, Jade Thirlwall and Leigh-Anne look stunning in the first look campaign shot which dropped on Metro.co.uk on 7 June, and features them in a lot of denim and vintage tees with a pink and purple floral background.
Did someone say track of the summer?
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It feels like Perrie Edwards and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain have been on holiday for ages, but when one of you is in one of the biggest girlband’s in the world and the other just won the Champion’s League you can pretty much do what you want.
Really it’s only been a few days since they first posted their holiday snaps, but since then we’ve had a seemingly never-ending stream of glam photos of the couple on yachts and posing outside a luxury Ibizan villa.
Don’t get us wrong, we’re not complaining. We’re just very, very jealous.
In her latest update, the 25-year-old popstar looks absolutely stunning with minimal make-up showing off a splattering of freckles on her face.
Boyfriend Alex has his back to the camera as Perrie cuddles up to him, though he later shared his own picture showing him living his best life on a lilo in the pool.
Told you, the jealousy is real.
This is what happiness looks like (Picture: Instagram)
Perrie’s fans couldn’t have been happier to see her freckles appear in the sun, with one follower commenting: ‘Perrie you’re a queen and your freckles are your crown🤤’ and another added: ‘I love your freckles more than life itself’.
The Little Mix star regularly shows off her gorgeous freckles on Insta, but she hasn’t always been as confident about them as she is now.
In a post from August 2018, Perrie admitted she had always been ‘insecure’ about her freckles: ‘Over the last couple of years I’ve started to embrace them and don’t feel I need to hide them anymore. “Embrace your individuality. Love what you love without worrying about judgement”.’
Good for you, girl.
Preach, Perrie (Picture: Instagram)
Perrie and Alex are away after his team, Liverpool, won the Champions League in a tense match last week.
Nothing says summer more than a new Little Mix banger. We’re so ready for it.
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Little Mix unleashed their wild side for Bounce Back music video
Little Mix have unleashed their wild side for their new music video, Bounce Back – and we’re living for it.
In new pictures taken behind the scenes of the clip, the Love Me Like You singers can be seen donning their best cheetah-print outfits, while posing up a storm in a swanky house.
As you do.
In one snap, Perrie Edwards rocks a patterned bodysuit and matching heeled boots as she lazes around on a sofa, while another shows Jade Thirlwall in a matching cheetah gown showing off the longest ponytail known to man.
Serious hair goals from the X Factor winners, as per.
Jesy Nelson gets in on the action, wearing nothing but an animal print coat, coupled with thigh-high boots and a hat, while Leigh-Anne Pinnock follows suit in a corset and tights.
We are honestly not worthy of the Little Mix girls.
Perrie looked incredible in a cheetah-print bodysuit
Just look at Jade Thirlwall’s ponytail
They all then switch up the animal vibes as they give us a dose of their own personal style, with Jade throwing on a neon green mini-dress while Perrie goes full Peter Pan.
Side note: Is Jesy reminding anyone else of Shania Twain in the Don’t Impress Me Much video?
During an appearance on Lorraine, she explained she is in a ‘better place’ thanks to her fellow bandmates.
‘It’s horrible, especially having to deal with it in the public eye as well,’ the 27-year-old told the host.
‘It is nasty, but I swear, just surrounding yourself with positive people who uplift you, and not looking at it… It’s irrelevant and shouldn’t even be happening, it’s just so nasty.
‘But I feel I’m in such a better place now, I’m so proud of who I am. It takes a while. Even now, I’m not 100% and I don’t think anyone really is.
‘It is a hard journey to get to that self-love place and actually really love yourself, but you will get there.
‘I’m just lucky to have the girls and that unit. I don’t know what I’d do without them, to be honest.’
Anyone else feeling a little emotional?
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Little Mix girls Jade Thirwall, Leigh-Anne Pinnock, Jesy Nelson and Perrie Edwards were left battled when a Naked Attraction contestant described her vagina.
The group, who have joined the likes of Nick Grimshaw and Rylan Clark-Neal on a star-studded line up for the weekly spin-off, were treated to an episode of the nude dating show where a single female revealed she was looking for a man well gifted in the groin department because her downstairs had changed after having two children.
Speaking to presenter Anna Richardson about her nether region while six males had their penises on full display, the woman said: ‘It changes down there. It’s like a jam jar.’
The Little Mix ladies gasped in shock at the dater’s confession, with Perrie asking: ‘How is your nunny like a jam jar?’
‘I’ve asked everyone this, having kids doesn’t make your vagina wider. Everyone told me no,’ Leigh-Anne told the group in pure disbelief.
Little Mix were stunned as they watched Naked Attraction on Celebrity Gogglebox (Picture: Channel 4)
Perrie wasn’t so sure what the dater meant by her ‘jam jar’ vagina (Picture: Channel 4)
Not getting an answer, Perrie asked again: ‘Guys help me what does she mean jam jar? My jam jar’s not wide.’
Quickly taking back her comments, she backtracked: ‘Not my jam jar. My jam jar in the fridge.’
Jesy offered: ‘She’s saying jam jar because that’s how big her hole stretches to.’
Finally understanding what the Naked Attraction hopeful meant, Perrie said: ‘Oh God yes, right. But why would she say jam jar? After having babies.’
Viewers were in stitches over the exchange, writing on Twitter: ‘Great seeing you guys on Celebrity Gogglebox last, so funny. I was in hysterics when you were watching IT and Naked Attraction jam jar.’
Meanwhile another added: ‘Just caught up with Celebrity Googlebox crying with laughter!! I’m not sure I can ever look at Little Mix again without laughing at Peri and her ‘jam jar’ (or lack of!).’
Gogglebox is set to return to our screens next Friday with the likes of Oti Mabuse and her sisters, Sheila Hancock and Gyles Brandreth, All Saints singers Nicole Appleton and Melanie Blatt, Kelly Osbourne and her friend Sammy Barratt-Singh, Georgina ‘Toff’ Toffolo and Stanley Johnson, Chris Eubank Sr and Chris Eubank Jr and Laurence and Emilia Fox.
Celebrity Gogglebox airs Fridays at 9pm on Channel 4.
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They have been dating since 2016 (Picture: Reuters)
Little Mix’s Perrie Edwards is so in love with Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain she has called him ‘perfect’.
Perfection is often reserved for things like cake or when Game Of Throne fans agree on a character’s death.
But if you are Perrie, you will use the word to describe your other half.
The 25-year-old, who started dating the Liverpool and England midfielder in 2016, appeared without her band members on the cover of Notion magazine.
She explained that the 25-year-old is the ideal boyfriend because he understands her ‘weird’ behaviour.
‘I’m a little creep sometimes, I’m a little weirdo,’ she admitted. ‘And he loves me for that, and that’s why I’m like, “Woohoo!” You know? I don’t have to put on a front and be this perfect girlfriend.
‘He’s like, perfection. He’s not too much, he’s not too clingy, but he’s not too cool for school. He’s got a perfect balance, he’s super supportive of everything I do, which is so nice.’
She called him ‘perfection’ (Picture: Rex Features)
She added: ‘He just wants the best for me, as do I him. So it’s just a lovely balanced healthy relationship, and I love it.
‘It’s a breath of fresh air.’
This comes after Perrie appeared on Celebrity Gogglebox with band members Jade Thirlwall, Leigh-Anne Pinnock and Jesy Nelson over the weekend.
Speaking to presenter Anna Richardson about her nether region while six males had their penises on full display, the woman said: ‘It changes down there. It’s like a jam jar.’
The Little Mix ladies gasped in shock at the dater’s confession, with Perrie asking: ‘How is your nunny like a jam jar?’
Little Mix were stunned as they watched Naked Attraction on Celebrity Gogglebox (Picture: Channel 4)
‘I’ve asked everyone this, having kids doesn’t make your vagina wider. Everyone told me no,’ Leigh-Anne told the group in pure disbelief.
Not getting an answer, Perrie asked again: ‘Guys help me what does she mean jam jar? My jam jar’s not wide.’
Quickly taking back her comments, she backtracked: ‘Not my jam jar. My jam jar in the fridge.’
Jesy offered: ‘She’s saying jam jar because that’s how big her hole stretches to.’
Finally understanding what the Naked Attraction hopeful meant, Perrie said: ‘Oh God yes, right. But why would she say jam jar? After having babies.’
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It’s been over seven years since Little Mix were put together becoming the first group ever to win The X Factor.
In that time, together Perrie Edwards, Jesy Nelson, Leigh-Anne Pinnock and Jade Thirlwall have smashed records previously held by Spice Girls, earned four number one singles and won countless music awards including two Brits. Is there anything Little Mix can’t do?
The four-piece girl group – who just dropped their new single Bounce Back – have teamed up with Simple and international anti-bullying charity, Ditch the Label for their #ChooseKindness campaign, to raise awareness and encourage everyone to wipe away the hate and be kinder online.
Speaking exclusively to Metro.co.uk, Jesy said: ‘There is so much negativity in the world, especially on social media. So this campaign is really important to us, it’s all about being confident and being kind to one and another.’
‘We love complimenting people,’ chipped in bandmate Jade.
‘If you think someone looks nice, tell them and let them know. Being complimented can make someone’s day. Just a little act of kindness everyday goes a long way – the more people do it, the more hate gets pushed aside,’ she continued.
Having previously discussed being affected by comments they’ve received online, Jesy expressed how they’ve come a long way since: ‘In the beginning we really struggled with the negative comments, it was all new to us. Receiving and reading mean comments was quite a shock,’ she told us.
‘Although we have a way to go, we have learned to love ourselves and feel confident in our own skin.’
And their refreshing approach to online negativity highlighted how the girls are cheerleaders to each other, championing their victories and simply being there through difficult times.
‘You’d be surprised by how many people receive online hate,’ Perrie sighed. ‘It happens to us and the more you talk about it with someone, the better. Otherwise you just want to burst. And thankfully we’ve got each other.’
Reflecting on the funniest and most ridiculous thing they’ve read about themselves online – which FYI included the time the girls apparently wanted Jesy to leave the band because she had a boyfriend (lies) – Jesy revealed how they share group pap snaps among themselves first before posting online (because let’s face it, we don’t all look camera-ready all the time) but this often is the root of rumours.
‘Basically if there’s a group pap picture we like, we send it over in our WhatsApp group for approval – like no one wants a bad photo – so we send it over and sometimes one of us will be like “just crop us out” and then people question why we’re not there,’ she giggled.
Little Mix at The BRIT Awards 2019 (Picture: Getty)
As well as a shared ethos for being kind to one another, Little Mix also make sure they’re kind to their skin: ‘We’re such girly girls and we love makeup (and piling it on). But there’s nothing better than getting home and taking it off – just like taking your bra off, it’s the nicest feeling ever having fresh skin,’ Perrie offered.
When asked what message they want to send to their young fans, Leigh-Anne said: ‘Be yourself and love and be proud of who you are.’
Perrie added: ‘Embrace being different, be ambitious and love life. You only get one chance on this earth, make the most of it.’
Little Mix on stage during the One Love Manchester (Picture: Getty)
The girls, who have championed self-love, individuality and girl power in everything they’ve done, explained how empowerment has dominated their music and overall message.
‘We’d like to be remembered for spreading positivity and giving people confidence through our music,’ Jesy stressed.
‘We feel like we change a lot fans mindsets through our music. They tell us and message us saying how our music really effected them, which is amazing for us, that’s why we do it.’
So who and what inspires their music? ‘Personal experience and all the things we’ve been through. I think that really inspires us,’ smiled Leigh-Ann.
And, although it helps to be in love to write a good love song, Perrie admitted they struggled with their most recent album, LM5, ‘because we were all loved up and breakup songs are the best thing to write about’.
‘It’s like using it as therapy in the studio; we have a little bitch session, it feels great and then you come up with great concept, melodies and lyrics,’ she teased. ‘But then, when you’re all happy and loved up it’s like, “What should we write about?”‘
‘But that’s why our latest album is so empowering, fierce, and ballsy. Because it’s not like “boohoo”. We’re just empowered women who have something to say.’
You can learn more about the Simple #ChooseKindness campaign online at Ditch the Label. And the limited-edition Little Mix Simple range will be available in Superdrug.
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Perrie has to get her bandmates to pick out her perfume (Picture: Instagram)
Perrie Edwards has no sense of smell and has to rely on her bandmates to choose her perfume.
The 25-year-old admits she would be lost without her Little Mix pals – Jesy Nelson, Jade Thirlwall and Leigh-Anne Pinnock – to ensure she’s fresh and smells good.
She told Marie Claire magazine: ‘I was on holiday the other day and the girls said, you smell really fresh, I love your perfume. And then they went: wait a minute, you can’t smell so how’d you do that?
‘Leigh Anne picks my perfume. Jesy’s picked it a few times as well, I don’t know what I’d do without you guys.’
The singer also revealed that she did her own makeup while on holiday, but she was not one to rush, saying it took ‘three hours.’
‘I did my own make-up on holiday and I did a flick for the first time. I did it all by myself! It only took me like, three hours’, she admitted.
‘You need wipes cause it can go wrong and you need to neaten it up. I’ve never even attempted it, cause I thought there’s no point. But it took forever.’
Little Mix have released a series of perfumes together although Perrie has no sense of smell (Picture: WireImage/Getty)
Perrie’s inability to smell hasn’t come without its problems.
Jesy previously revealed that she sometimes farts in front of the band as she does not have to worry about the smell.
‘What’s bad is when Perrie does it, she doesn’t know how bad it really is!’ she claimed.
Little Mix have been going from strength to strength recently.
The girlband has released latest single Bounce Back, which shot straight to #1 on iTunes.
And the girls have their eyes set on touring as they will embark on their LM5 Tour this September, playing to fans across Europe and Australasia.
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The birthday girl laughed: ‘I’m a little creep sometimes, I’m a little weirdo. And he loves me for that, and that’s why I’m like, “Woohoo!” You know?
‘I don’t have to put on a front and be this perfect girlfriend.’
She added: ‘He’s like, perfection. He’s not too much, he’s not too clingy, but he’s not too cool for school. He’s got a perfect balance, he’s super supportive of everything I do, which is so nice.’
Gushing over the Liverpool and England midfielder some more, the star continued: ‘He just wants the best for me, as do I him.
‘So it’s just a lovely balanced healthy relationship, and I love it. It’s a breath of fresh air.’
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