The “Love Island” star and Jesy Nelson split in April 2020 after 16 months together.
“Little Mix” star Jesy Nelson (33) and her boyfriend, singer Zion Foster (25), shared the happy news on Sunday, posting sweet images of themselves cradling their newborns.
“It all happened so quickly, but we are so blessed that they are here with us, healthy and fighting strong! We’ve never felt more in love,” she captioned the post.
Just days after the singer stunned fans by announcing the early arrival of her twin daughters, her ex Chris Hughes (31) slid into the comments of Jesy’s baby reveal post with a surprisingly sweet note:
Past And Present Flings
Chris and Jesy dated for 16 months before splitting in April 2020. Recently, Chris reflected on their relationship during his time on “Celebrity Big Brother”, comparing his former flame to fellow contestant (and now girlfriend) JoJo Siwa. He noted both women shared a resilience and kindness shaped by fame at a young age.
“JoJo reminded me a lot of… my ex-girlfriend,” he said during his exit interview. “They’ve both been through so much and remain genuinely kind, loving people.”
Jesy was 20 when she rose to fame with Little Mix on The X Factor, while JoJo Siwa became a household name as a child star on Dance Moms.
Officially An Item!
Fans are convinced JoJo (22) and Chris are officially on after her latest public stunt.
The “Dance Moms” firecracker and the heartthrob sparked major buzz after forming a super-tight bond earlier this year. Now, JoJo’s bold move on stage has set the rumor mill ablaze.
During a recent live performance, JoJo gave a cheeky nod to Chris—who was watching from the audience—by changing the lyrics of “Bette Davis Eyes” to “Chris Hughes’ eyes”! The crowd went wild, and fans online are calling it her “hard launch” of their romance.
“She just confirmed it!” one fan commented on the viral clip. Another wrote, “JoJo and Chris are SO in love. You can see it.”
Though neither has officially labeled their relationship, insiders say JoJo’s close connection with Chris may have played a role in her recent split from ex Kath Ebbs.
And if that weren’t enough to raise eyebrows, Chris recently jetted to the U.S. to celebrate JoJo’s birthday, with the pair sharing a flurry of sweet, cuddly pics from their time together.
JoJo gushed about the week on Instagram, writing:
“This year’s birthday week was more magical than anything. Full of surprises, family time, performing, chilling, laughing, loving, smiling, and good meaningful cries. Absolutely beautiful, wouldn’t change a single thing. A week I’ll remember for the rest of my life.”
Chris chimed in with his own sentimental post: “The previous 7 days have been the prettiest.. 😊💫🎂”
Jesy Nelson’s Struggle With TTTS
Jesy had been in the hospital since late March after being diagnosed with twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome (TTTS), a rare and potentially dangerous condition affecting identical twins who share a placenta.
She underwent emergency surgery and remained under medical care until the babies were safely delivered.
Zion described the emotional journey as a turning point in their relationship. “It’s at these times when you really know what love means,” he told OK! Magazine. “This has taken us to a whole new level—we know we’re meant for each other.”
The couple even transformed Jesy’s hospital room into a cozy space, pushing two beds together to create a more comforting environment. Nurses, Zion shared, remarked how “homely” the room felt.
Jesy later shared an emotional video about the challenges she faced, including the surgery. Fighting back tears, she said, “I feel absolutely gutted… It’s obviously really scary because there are so many things that can happen. Pray for us, please.”
Luckily, it all ended positively. After months of struggle, Jesy and Zion have finally welcomed their daughters, Ocean Jade and Story Monroe, and they are more than excited to embark on this new chapter.
