Jessie J announces social media break as she prepares for second cancer reconstruction surgery
Jessie J will take a social media break to prepare for upcoming surgery (Jessie J/Instagram)
Jessie J has announced a break from social media as she prepares for her “second cancer reconstruction surgery” and focuses on rest, healing and being present with her three-year-old son, Sky.
In an Instagram post, the 38-year-old singer said she wanted to reassure fans at the start of her update: “I want to start this post off by saying I am ok. I am not at my best but very far from my worst. I know people can twist these kinds of posts.”
Jessie J explained she is stepping back to prioritise recovery and a mental reset, writing: “To finally have my second cancer reconstruction surgery, to recharge, heal, to rest, to process, to love on myself and my boy, to water the next chapter of my life and most importantly be present and really live.” She added: “A digital cleanse it is.”
In a separate post, she shared a photo holding Sky’s hand and wrote: “No place I would rather be. Bye social media, be back when I want to be.”
‘Extremely busy’ two years
Jessie J also reflected on the pace of her life recently, saying: “It’s no secret that the last 2 years have been magical, successful, life changing and extremely busy.” She added that the period “has taken a toll on parts of me that I haven’t had time to give space and grace to”.
She listed some of the changes she has navigated, including releasing an album for the first time in eight years and moving from the USA to the UK.
Jessie J has previously shared that she was cancer-free in May, writing: “Results are in and I am cancer-free!”
Health update and personal context
Jessie J, whose real name is Jessica Ellen Cornish, is known for hits including ‘Price Tag’, ‘Domino’ and ‘Bang Bang’, and has written songs for other artists including Miley Cyrus’ ‘Party in the USA’. She has also been a coach on The Voice UK, and has spoken publicly about health issues including hearing loss (Ménière’s disease) and a heart condition diagnosed in childhood.
She has spoken candidly about her breast cancer diagnosis and treatment, including when she announced she was cancer free and when she shared she was rushed back to hospital after surgery.
Jessie J has also split from former partner Chanan Safir Colman after five years together, and has been focused on co-parenting. She previously said she was free of breast cancer in May, a year after having a mastectomy and breast reconstruction the previous June.
