Jessie Nelson, driving while learning to drive at age 32

Former Little Mix star Jesy Nelson is seen behind the wheel as she learns to drive – aged 32.

The singer was spotted attempting to park his £22,000 red Toyota Yaris during driving training in Essex last week.

This comes after former bandmate Leigh-Anne Pinnock recently revealed that all the other members of Little Mix sought therapy following Jesy’s sudden departure in December 2020.

The 32-year-old singer says Jessie’s sudden exit from the band in December 2020 left her, Perrie Edwards, 30, and Jade Thirlwall, 30, “traumatized” and they need counseling.

In her autobiography Believe Leigh-Anne writes: “It was a complicated and painful thing to deal with. We all felt it, that pain and sadness. The whole thing felt like an awkward break-up and I wasn’t ready for it.

“I was not prepared for the intensity of those emotions. The whole thing was sudden and tragic and then messed up, which made it even more painful.’

At the time, 32-year-old Jessie cited battles with her mental health and struggles with the pressures of fame as her reason for leaving.

She said: “The truth is that being in a band has really taken a toll on my mental health lately.

“I find the constant pressure of being in a girl group and living up to expectations very difficult.

“There comes a time in life when we need to reinvest in taking care of ourselves instead of focusing on making other people happy.”

A month before Jessie’s exit, the singer had caused concern after the group withdrew from the BBC talent competition Little Mix: The Search and the live final of the Europe Music Awards, where they were to perform.