JESY NELSON signed with Polydor to plenty of excitement in May, when it was announced her debut solo record would be out “later this year”.
But I’m afraid I have bad news for any fans still hoping they will have her album in time for Christmas.
I’ve learned it will not be released in 2021 following the controversies surrounding her debut single Boyz and her spat with her former Little Mix bandmates.
That said, with heavy hitters including Ed Sheeran, ABBA and Adele releasing within the next month alone, I think it’s a genius idea to wait a few more months.
Last night a source close to Jesy insisted her album had never been officially scheduled for this year, despite a press release announcing the plans when she first struck her deal with Polydor.
Another music insider said: “There was lots of excitement that the album would be ready in time for Christmas.
“Jesy spent months in the studio at the top of the year after leaving Little Mix and had loads of songs ready to go.
“But the rollout for Boyz took a long time and the team and Jesy don’t want to release an album after only putting out one single.
“The hope now is that a full collection will follow next year.
“Jesy was still working on new music as recently as last month, when she was in Los Angeles. She just wants it to be the best it can be.”
It’s a different move from the last major star to go solo after quitting a high-profile UK act.
Zayn Malik rushed out an album on the one-year anniversary of him leaving One Direction.
And Camila Cabello put out a slew of singles after she quit Fifth Harmony, releasing her debut album 13 months later.
There is now no risk of Jesy’s record going head-to-head with Between Us — Little Mix’s first album as a trio which will be out on November 12.
Just don’t wait too long, Jesy, or Jade Thirlwall, Leigh-Anne Pinnock or Perrie Edwards could beat you to it again.
