Jesy Nelson fuels romance rumours as she enjoys an evening out with a mystery man – three months after split from Zion Foster

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Jesy Nelson sparked dating speculation on Friday after being seen out with an unidentified man, just three months following her breakup with Zion Foster.

Perrie Edwards, 34, split from her partner, Zion, 27, in January after four years together. The breakup came shortly after their twin daughters, Ocean Jade and Story Monroe, received a diagnosis of SMA Type 1, a rare genetic condition that weakens muscles.

Okay, so I was completely losing it when I saw Jesy’s Instagram Story! She posted this pic – seriously, a picture – of her all dressed up, looking amazing, and it totally seemed like she was on a date! I’ve been screenshotting and zooming in ever since, obviously. It was just… a cocktail pic, but still! A DATE, guys! I’m so happy for her!

A man held a drink, and a woman sat next to him, gripping her glass as they sat at the bar.

The singer didn’t share any other details in their update, but they had played a game of Padel earlier that day.

The Daily Mail has contacted Jesy Nelson’s representative for comment. 

News of Jesy and Zion’s separation surfaced in January, and a source confirmed they’re still friends and prioritizing their daughters.

They told The Sun that their daughters’ well-being is their main focus, and they are working together to raise them.

Jesy Nelson wasn’t wearing her engagement ring when she appeared on This Morning to talk about the recent diagnoses of her daughters, Ocean and Story.

She was excited to become a mother, but her pregnancy was challenging. She discovered she was carrying identical twins who shared a single placenta, a condition called monochorionic diamniotic (MCDA). These twins also had twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome (TTTS), a rare and serious complication where one twin receives too much blood flow and the other not enough.

She was overjoyed when her babies were born healthy, but that happiness was quickly replaced by devastation when they were diagnosed with SMA six months later.

Jesy is now advocating for all newborns to be screened for spinal muscular atrophy. She believes early detection is vital because a single treatment can greatly help babies develop their muscles.

Just four days after their breakup, Zion posted a poem he wrote himself, focusing on accepting the situation. The poem reflects his feelings about seeing his daughters and also includes praise for Jesy as a mother.

He remembered the doctors saying it was doubtful he’d ever walk or talk, and that he likely wouldn’t even be able to lift his head. That’s what he and Jesy had been told – he had Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 1.

Zion went on to explain that doctors tend to focus on things they can easily quantify, leading him to question what can truly be known for sure.

I cherish your smiles, fleeting and genuine like beautiful sunsets. Hearing you talk, even just silly chatter, feels like the sweetest music. It makes me question, though: when I constantly try to shape you into who I want you to be, am I truly loving you, or am I simply acting on my own anxieties?

Okay, so like, if I just completely adore everything about you, every single little thing, exactly as you are, without wanting to change a single bit… is that what it means to truly love you? Is that what it means to really, truly accept you for who you are?

He asked Story if she was alright, and Ocean how she was feeling. He said he could hear their resilience in their tears, describing them as two brave little fighters.

I’m not really concerned with hitting certain life goals or rushing things. My real worry is more subtle, more profound. It’s simply about fully accepting and loving you as you are, unconditionally.

‘No matter what tomorrow brings, and no matter what yesterday was.’ 

He wrote in the post’s caption that he appreciated Jesy Nelson bringing attention to the fact that England doesn’t routinely screen newborns for Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 1.

He shared a message of unity, praising Jesy for bravely highlighting a major problem within the healthcare system and calling her a role model for doing so.

The current situation is unacceptable and must be improved. Now that groundbreaking treatments exist, the UK should begin screening newborns for Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA).

We’re incredibly grateful to the SMA community and everyone facing difficult challenges for welcoming, helping, and standing with us.

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2026-04-18 11:19