Ex Little Mix star Jesy Nelson is joining her former bandmates in their mum era, announcing that she is expecting not one, but two babies with Zion Foster.
Writing that she was ‘eating for three’ now, Jesy, 33, revealed over the weekend that she and Zion are expecting twins this year - sharing a loved up snap of the rapper cradling Jesy's growing bump.
The news came as a shock to fans, particularly given Jesy and Zion had announced their split just last year.
Want to know more about Zion, and whether him and Jesy are actually together? Here's everything you need to know.
Who is Zion Foster?
Originally from South London, Zion was raised by his mother. While much of his childhood was spent listening to gospel music, his early rap inspirations included the likes of Lil Wayne and Usher.
While Jesy found her musical start on The X Factor, Zion took an alternative route to fame. Posting on music platform SoundCloud, the rapper reached 250,000 streams on his song 'Get This Girl' back in 2015. He’s now amassed over 429,000 listeners on Spotify, with tracks including ‘Full Effect’ and ‘Diamonds.’
His most popular song is ‘Intro (Real Love)’, which he features on with fellow rapper Brandz. Last year, Zion also dropped ‘Mine’ – a collab with his then-girlfriend Jesy.
How old is Zion Foster?
At 26 years old, Zion is seven years younger than 33 year old Jesy. In a song that the pair teased online, Jesy was heard singing, ‘He’s 25, I’m 33, but he’s the realist f*cking man I’ll ever meet.’
Zion also addressed their age gap while promoting ‘Mine,’ saying on TikTok, ‘I like me a mature woman.’
When did Jesy Nelson and Zion Foster split up?
Plot twist: despite their baby joy, the duo actually announced their split last year...
Jesy and Zion were first linked in late 2022, after spending time together during a romantic getaway to Jamaica.
However, despite an abundance of PDA filled posts on social media, Jesy and Zion split last summer - just before the release of their song ‘Mine’. The pair removed any mention of each other online, however it seems things ended amicably. Zion later said, ‘[Jesy is a] beautiful woman inside and out, I wish her nothing but the best.’
At the time, a source reported that their seven-year age gap had come into play, saying, ‘Jesy is in a different head space from Zion these days. She is, after all, a few years older than Zion, and has a different way of looking at things. Jesy has realised it’s time to move on.’
Another source then alleged that the pair had ‘completely cut ties,’ saying, ‘It’s not the first time they have broken up, but friends think it’s for good this time.’
Of course, it seems ties haven’t been completely cut. The duo are now set to become parents this year – although, as Jesy has not revealed when she fell pregnant, it’s not known when their twins are due.
Are Zion Foster and Jesy Nelson back together?
While the cosy snap certainly suggests that there’s no bad blood between these two, it’s not actually known whether Jesy and Zion are officially back together. While some reports have said the pair quietly rekindled their romance last November, neither have addressed whether they’re romantically back on.
Either way, fans have shared their support for the couple after revealing their double baby joy.
One wrote, ‘I didn’t realise her and Zion were back together, but I’m so happy for her.’
Another agreed, ‘Thought her and Zion had split up, but if they’re back together and happy then who are we to judge.’
What have Zion and Jesy said about becoming parents?
Apart from their Instagram post, Jesy and Zion have yet to comment on their new titles of mum and dad. However, many fans were surprised to see Jesy’s baby announcement – particularly given her past comments on motherhood.
In 2021, she revealed during an interview that she ‘doesn’t want children,’ adding, ‘It’s just not in me. I think as a woman, [motherhood] is either in you or it isn’t. You either have that maternal feeling or you don’t, and I’ve never had that feeling.’
Charlotte Roberts is a news and entertainment writer at Grazia UK. She spends her days covering everything celebrity, culture, and entertainment.