Then came the big question: Did the other three want to leave too? Perrie Edwards, Leigh-Anne Pinnock, and Jade Thirlwall decided to stay. They became a trio, like a three-legged stool that suddenly had to hold up a lot of weight.
But here’s the twist—they didn’t want to leave. They wanted to keep going. That’s like when your friends bail on movie night, but you and the remaining two decide to watch it anyway. And you have a great time. They released an album, toured, and looked seriously happy.
Yet, a year later, in December 2026, they announced an indefinite hiatus. Wait—what? Why would they stay, then leave? It feels like when you finally clean your room, only to lose your favorite earring the next day. So confusing.
The Real Reason They Wanted to Leave
Here’s the honest truth: they didn’t all want to leave at the same time, but they all needed a break. The hiatus wasn’t about fighting. It was about running out of steam. You know that feeling after a long week when your coffee just doesn’t cut it? That was them, but for a decade.
Perrie became a mom. Leigh-Anne got married and started acting. Jade explored solo music. They all wanted to grow up without the label of “group member.” It’s like when you move out of your childhood bedroom—you love the memories, but you need a bigger closet.
Jesy Nelson opens up about her tough decision to leave Little Mix
So, who wanted to leave Little Mix? The answer is: everyone, in their own way. Jesy left for her health. The others left to become themselves. It’s the same reason you leave a job you love—to find out who you are when you’re not just “the assistant” or “the friend.”
