Jesy Nelson has reportedly moved on with a new romance, linking her to Ben Davies, the ex-boyfriend of TOWIE star Lydia Bright, just months after her split from fiancé Zion Foster. The former Little Mix singer, 35, sparked speculation over the weekend with a rooftop date photo featuring a tattooed arm, leading to Daily Mail reports identifying Davies as the mystery man.
New Romance Rumors Surface
Jesy's Instagram post from a glamorous rooftop date sent fans into detective mode, with eagle-eyed followers spotting the arm of a mystery man in the corner. The Daily Mail reports the man is Ben Davies, an Essex landscape gardener who previously dated TOWIE original Lydia Bright. The pair are said to have recently started following each other on Instagram, fueling rumors before Jesy's teasing post raised eyebrows.
Ben is no stranger to reality TV circles, having been linked to Lydia in 2024 after they were spotted at one of James Argent's gigs. Their relationship was documented with loved-up snaps until Lydia confirmed she was single by early 2025.
Background: Jesy's Difficult Year
The reported new romance comes after one of the most challenging years for Jesy, who split from musician Zion Foster earlier this year. The couple had welcomed twin daughters Ocean Jade and Story Monroe, who were diagnosed with Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) Type 1, a rare genetic condition. Their journey was documented in the Amazon Prime series Jesy Nelson: Life Changing, which showed the strain on their relationship.
In one episode, Zion admitted: 'I'm not equipped to deal with this. I'm out of my depth; emotionally, physically and mentally.' Jesy sympathized, saying she could see 'his life flashing before his eyes' as they processed the news. Despite their shared heartbreak, they decided to separate.
Jesy's Reflections on the Split
Reflecting on the split in the documentary, Jesy explained: 'I think it's quite inevitable for things like this to happen to couples. You'll either be a team or it'll tear you apart.' She stressed there was 'no bad feeling' between them, focusing on giving her daughters a positive environment.
After the series aired, Zion faced criticism from viewers who misinterpreted his comments as abandoning fatherhood. He addressed the backlash on Instagram, writing: 'When I said I was "out of my depth," I wasn't saying I was walking away from my children or abandoning my responsibilities as a father. I was talking about the overwhelming reality of suddenly facing a rare and complex medical diagnosis that I knew nothing about.'
Zion's Defense and Jesy's New Chapter
Zion added: 'Please don't mistake vulnerability for abandonment,' declaring his daughters 'are my world and always will be.' On the same day, he shared a clip of himself recording a song with the lyric 'Out of my depth.'
Jesy had previously hinted at a new man in April with a cryptic post, though it's unclear if that was Ben. Now, after months focused on caring for Ocean and Story, the singer may be ready for a new chapter, with fans watching her Instagram for another accidental arm reveal.
