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Jesy Nelson: 'Odd One Out'

Little Mix star Jesy Nelson goes on a journey of rehabilitation as she opens up about abuse she has suffered at the hands of cyberbullies and its effects on her mental health.

When Jesy Nelson rose to fame with pop band Little Mix, she was abused online for being 'the fat one'. Now, for the first time, she opens up about the heartbreaking effects cyberbullies have had on her life. In this intimate, personal documentary, Jesy exclusively reveals the impact online trolls had on her mental health as she goes on a journey of rehabilitation.

Allowing cameras a behind-the-scenes look at her personal and professional life, Jesy begins to understand the layers of protection she has built in order to cope with the bullies. To help her heal, she meets other victims of cyber abuse, sharing devastating stories of online trolling.

Little Mix members Perrie, Leigh-Anne and Jade discuss how Jesy’s torment affected the dynamics within the band and how it impacted the group’s ability to perform. Jesy’s boyfriend, Love Island star Chris Hughes, offers a comforting support system to the pop star. He recounts falling in love with someone who was clearly damaged by the barrage of negativity she experienced on social media. And members of Jesy’s family help her confront deep personal issues she's kept hidden for years.

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57 minutes

Last on

Tue 17 Oct 2023 02:55
BBC Three

Music Played

Timings (where shown) are from the start of the programme in hours and minutes

  • 00:04

    Little Mix

    Don't Let Go (Love)

  • 00:17

    Little Mix

    Move

  • 00:55

    Little Mix

    Good Enough

Credits

Presenter Jesy Nelson
Executive Producer Richard Cook
Executive Producer Claire Hughes
Executive Producer Matt Robins
Director Adam Goodall

Broadcasts

  • Thu 12 Sep 2019 21:00
    BBC One
  • Tue 22 Oct 2019 22:40
    BBC One except Northern Ireland, Northern Ireland HD, Scotland, Scotland HD, Wales & 1 more
  • Tue 22 Oct 2019 23:10
    BBC One Wales & Wales HD only
  • Tue 22 Oct 2019 23:40
    BBC One Scotland & Scotland HD only
  • Wed 23 Oct 2019 00:10
    BBC One Northern Ireland & Northern Ireland HD only
  • Tue 22 Mar 2022 21:00
    BBC Three
  • Wed 23 Mar 2022 01:25
    BBC Three
  • Sun 8 May 2022 21:00
    BBC Three
  • Mon 15 May 2023 21:50
    BBC Three
  • Tue 16 May 2023 02:45
    BBC Three
  • Mon 16 Oct 2023 21:00
    BBC Three
  • Tue 17 Oct 2023 02:55
    BBC Three

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