Singer Jessie J reveals she has breast cancer and says she will undergo surgery this month

Singer Jessie J reveals she has breast cancer and says she will undergo surgery this month
The singer announced she has been diagnosed with breast cancer in an Instagram video
Jessie J at the 2025 BAFTA Television Awards in May
(Image: Getty Images for BAFTA )
Singer Jessie J has been diagnosed with "early breast cancer" and will be undergoing surgery later this month. The former The Voice UK judge, 37, said in an Instagram post that she had spent some time "in and out of tests" before being diagnosed with the disease.
Jessie said she had debated whether she would share the news but said she finally decided to do so. "I'm a sharer. I've always shared everything that I've ever gone through in my life," the Grammy-nominated artist said.
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She has previously opened up about a miscarriage she suffered in 2021 before giving birth to her son, Sky Safir Cornish Colman, May 2023.
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Jessie also explained that she plans to "disappear for a bit" after Capital's Summertime Ball at Wembley Stadium on June 15, so that she can have surgery.
The artist is set to appear alongside Mariah Carey, Will Smith and Jazzy Jeff, Benson Boone, Tate McRae, and others.
The singer said in the video: "I was diagnosed with early breast cancer. Cancer sucks in any form, but I'm holding on to the word 'early'
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She joked, "It's a very dramatic way to get a boob job.
"I am going to disappear for a bit after Summertime Ball to have my surgery, and I will come back with massive t*** and more music." For the latest TV and showbiz news sign up to our newsletter
Jessie, whose full name is Jessica Cornish, said she announced her diagnosis publicly to help her process the news, and to show solidarity with others who are going through a similar experience. "I just wanted to be open and share it," she said.
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"One, because, selfishly, I do not talk about it enough. I'm not processing it because I'm working so hard. I also know how much sharing in the past has helped me with other people giving me their love and support and also their own stories. I'm an open book."
She added that she was diagnosed before the release of two of her recent songs - No Secrets, which was released in April and then Living My Best Life in May.
" To get diagnosed with this, as I'm putting out a song called No Secrets, right before putting out a song called Living My Best Life, which was all pre-planned before I found out about this," she said, "I mean, you can't make it up."
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She captioned the video: "No (more) Secrets and is it too soon to do a remix called 'Living my breast life'?
"All jokes aside (You know it's one of the ways I get through hard times) This last 2 months have been so amazing, and having this go on along side it on the sideline's has given me the most incredible perspective. BUT… Your girl needs a hug."
Her loved ones were quick to send messages of support in the comments. Singer Rita Ora said: "Your literally my favourite person and I'm praying for you you've got this. my mother had it and I know the surgery and any treatment on this matter is mentally tough so I'm here for you."
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JLS star Marvin Humes added: "Ain't no one stronger than you..you know you've got this.."
Jessie is scheduled to perform at Capital's Summertime Ball at Wembley Stadium on Sunday June 15. She is also to perform at BBC Radio 2's Party in the Park in September.

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