Pop singer Jessie J has delivered a raw and honest message to her fans as 2025 draws to a close, confessing she is feeling the 'lowest I have felt in a while' after a year dominated by her battle with breast cancer.
A Year of Tumultuous Highs and Lows
In a series of candid posts on her Instagram Story on December 30, 2025, the 'Price Tag' hitmaker shared a close-up selfie of her teary eye alongside a powerful reflection. She described the past twelve months as 'one of the hardest but most magical years' of her life, both personally and professionally.
Jessie, 37, explained that the flood of 'highlight reels' shared online at year's end had caused difficult emotions to resurface. 'All the sadness has come up this week,' she wrote, noting it was the first time she had properly stopped working and making public appearances in months. 'So I'm crying a lot. Writing s**t down feeling really low tbh,' she confessed.
A Public Health Battle and Private Grief
The singer's difficult year was fundamentally shaped by a serious health diagnosis. On June 4, 2025, Jessie revealed she had been diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer the previous April. In a video message, she emphasised clinging to the word 'early' and explained her decision to go public was to help her process the news and connect with others.
She subsequently underwent a successful mastectomy. However, in August 2025, she was told she needed further treatment, forcing the postponement of her tour dates. Jessie has also planned reconstructive surgery for the future.
Despite the challenges, she returned to the stage in September 2025 at BBC Radio 2 in the Park in Chelmsford, expressing immense gratitude to be performing. She also released her new album, 'Don't Tease Me With A Good Time', in late November.
An Empowering Message on Emotional Honesty
In her Instagram posts, Jessie J directly addressed her followers, urging them not to suppress their feelings. 'Don't hold it in people. We are not superhuman or meant to be happy and positive all the time,' she stated.
She offered poignant advice, suggesting that when a loved one cries, one should not say 'oh don't cry' but instead say 'come here'. She signed off with solidarity for anyone feeling similarly low, writing: 'Sending love to anyone feeling this way too right now. No positive end to this. Just I'm with ya. It's s**t sometimes.'
In a recent interview with Women's Health magazine, the singer, who shares a son named Sky with partner Chanan Colman, also spoke of feeling 'guilt' about the massive public support she received before her surgery, acknowledging that not every cancer patient gets such a send-off.
Looking ahead to 2026, Jessie has hinted at exploring new creative avenues including comedy, film, and more touring, aiming for a balance between being a present mother and an artist who continues to challenge herself.
