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Jesy Nelson slams Gary Barlow's harsh X Factor critique
3 Feb
Summary
- Jesy felt embarrassed and mortified by Gary Barlow's X Factor comments.
- She found his critique 'generic' and lacking individuality.
- Jesy's babies were diagnosed with SMA Type 1 after a difficult pregnancy.
Jesy Nelson recounted a profoundly embarrassing experience during her X Factor audition where Gary Barlow's critique left her "mortified." Barlow had described her performance as "generic" and lacking individuality, comments that deeply impacted Nelson, especially in the absence of Simon Cowell. Despite positive feedback from other judges like Tulisa and Kelly Rowland, Barlow's assessment stayed with her, leading to significant distress after leaving the stage.
Nelson's journey on The X Factor ultimately led to winning the competition with Little Mix in 2011. However, she has since spoken about how the reality of stardom didn't match her childhood dreams. She noted the blurred lines between authentic performances and manufactured television moments during the show. Nelson credits Tulisa Contostavlos as a crucial mentor for Little Mix's success, highlighting her genuine care for contestants.
Beyond her music career, Nelson recently became a mother to twin daughters, Ocean Jade and Story Monroe Nelson-Foster. This experience was marked by a complicated pregnancy and the subsequent diagnosis of SMA Type 1 in her babies. This rare condition causes muscle wasting, and Nelson is now a vocal advocate for mandatory newborn screening for SMA, emphasizing the importance of early detection for treatment.
