Jesy Nelson drops out of I'm A Celebrity to care for unwell twins

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 27 Oct, 09:57 · Archive

Jesy Nelson has pulled out of I'm A Celebrity to care for her twin daughters, who have spinal muscular atrophy.

Jesy Nelson has withdrawn from I'm A Celebrity to care for her twin daughters Ocean and Story, who have spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) type one. The former Little Mix star was due to fly to Australia next month to take part in the ITV survival series. She decided to step back with a 'heavy heart', having been excited about using the appearance to campaign for awareness of SMA, the rare genetic condition her children were diagnosed with in January.

The twins' condition means they are unlikely to ever walk. A source told The Sun that Nelson would 'never leave her poorly twins', and that her family are her priority. The source said ITV had been 'amazing' and supportive, and that 'the door will always be left open for Jesy' if she wishes to participate in the show in future.

Nelson has become the public face of a campaign to have newborns tested for SMA, which affects roughly one in every 10,000 babies across the UK. According to the NHS, the condition causes muscle weakness that worsens over time.

How it is being reported

• Jesy Nelson 'drops out' of I'm a Celeb with 'heavy heart' for tragic personal reasonITV have reportedly said the ‘door will always be open’ if the former Little Mix star chooses to returnEvening Standard · 27 Oct, 09:32
• Jesy Nelson ‘pulls out of I’m A Celebrity deal to care for unwell twin daughters’A source has said that Nelson would ‘never leave her poorly twins’.Metro · 27 Oct, 08:12

In this story: Jesy Nelson · Ocean Jade · Story Monroe · Little Mix · ITV · Australia · UK

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