Jesy Nelson 'in talks' to join cast of TOWIE
She's putting her music career on hold
Following her Disney+ docu-series Life After Little Mix earlier this year, it sounds like Jesy Nelson has an appetite for TV, as reports are rife she's about to join a major reality show.
According to The Sun, Jesy, who is a mum to her twin girls Ocean and Story, is in talks to join the cast of The Only Way Is Essex.
A source told the publication: “It’s a total natural fit.
“Jesy is from Essex and knows a lot of the cast anyway so it’s not going to feel forced. She’s been talking a lot to Lauren (Goodyer) and Amy (Childs) in particular so it’s likely she’ll be a part of their glam mums group.
“While nothing is confirmed yet, to even have Jesy in talks for the show is a huge deal for Towie.
“She’s an internationally famous Essex girl who was part of one of the world’s most successful girl groups – to say they’re excited would be an understatement.”
According to the publication, Jesy is good friends with both Lauren Goodyer and Amy Childs, and is meeting with the TOWIE crew in the coming weeks to discuss possibilities to appear on the show.
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After welcoming her twins in May last year, Jesy has been campaigning for screening for Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), after they were diagnosed with it.
Earlier this week MPs in England debated Jesy's petition, which more than 150,00 people signed.
However, taking to Instagram to share an update, Jesy revealed she felt 'let down' and 'disgusted' at the decision to only partially roll out the screening programme in England.
She wrote on Instagram: 'The outcome wasn’t what we hoped for. I feel deeply let down and disgusted that we are still choosing to let future Sma babies suffer with this awful disease, when this doesn’t need to be the case! But I will keep on fighting until one day no future Sma baby will miss the opportunity to get screened from birth and given life changing treatment just because of where they live 😔'. (sic)
In another video, Jesy described the decision further, saying: 'Yesterday, MPs debated my petition after more than 150,000 people signed in support of newborn screening for SMA.
'Thank you to everyone who signed, shared and supported this campaign. Every single action helped bring this issue into Parliament and gave families affected by SMA a voice.
'We’ve already achieved incredible progress: newborn screening for SMA is due to begin in October, giving babies the chance of earlier diagnosis, earlier treatment and a healthier future.
'However, only 72% of babies in England will initially be covered. That means a baby’s access to life-changing treatment could still depend on where they’re born, and that simply isn’t fair.
'Every baby deserves the same chance, regardless of their postcode.
'I’m now calling on James Murray MP, Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, and Sharon Hodgson MP, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Public Health and Prevention, to provide a clear timeline for when newborn SMA screening will reach 100% coverage across England and I’d welcome the opportunity to meet with ministers alongside SMA families to discuss the rollout and concerns raised during the debate.
'Early diagnosis saves lives, prevents irreversible damage and gives children the best possible start. No parent should ever wonder if their child missed that chance simply because of where they were born.
'Every baby deserves the same chance. Every life matters❤️'. (sic)
You can find out more about Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) right here.