Jessie J has tearfully poked fun at herself after her reactivated profile was spotted on the celebrity dating app Raya. The singer, 38, was reported to be back on the VIP matchmaking app following her breakup with basketball player Chanan Colman, whom she originally met on Raya in 2021.
Singer's Tearful Confession
In a video shared to Instagram, Jessie initially appeared upset, telling followers: 'My management have just told me something and I want to tell you guys the truth. There's a story being run about me tomorrow in The Sun, an article, and I did do it. I did…'
She then revealed the punchline: 'I updated and reactivated my Raya account on a dating app. I did. For two days, I surrendered. I just got excited and I updated my pictures.'
Details of the Dating Profile
Among the pictures reported to have been added was one of the singer attending the O2 Silver Clef Awards at the Royal Albert Hall in July. Jessie explained, 'But I didn't update my bio because I wanted to be mysterious. But I've deactivated it now and I'm really sorry and I won't do it again.'
In the caption, she tagged the publication and joked: 'We could have gone on a date. Think of the stories you have got then.' She also tagged the official Raya account, writing: 'I don't think the privacy part of the app works.'
Split from Chanan Colman
The video comes after Jessie announced last month that she and Chanan, with whom she shares a three-year-old son, had split 'a long time ago' following a 'sad and difficult situation'. In an Instagram post, she wrote: 'Chanan and I decided to end our romantic relationship some time ago, it has been a sad and difficult situation, but we have been focused on navigating the change privately and positively for a healthy and happy co-parenting environment for our son, and ourselves.'
She continued: 'Unfortunately, being in the public eye, this is the easiest way to let people know the truth, before rumours circulate or a false narrative is written. We will always continue supporting each other with love, respect and care as friends and most importantly being Sky's Mum and Dad, so if you see us out and about together as a family, or posting each other on socials every now and again. That's exactly what we are doing. Raising and loving Sky together, supported with a positive friendship.'
The singer's lighthearted approach to the situation has drawn attention, with fans praising her honesty and humour. Her deactivation of the Raya account suggests she is not currently seeking a new relationship, focusing instead on co-parenting and her career.
