Jesy Nelson has confirmed she is taking an 'extended break' from Little Mix.
The announcement comes after the singer has missed several appearances with the band including the final of their BBC One talent show The Search and their hosting gig at the MTV European Music Awards.
A spokesperson for the group confirmed: "Jesy is having extended time off from Little Mix for private medical reasons.
"We will not be issuing any further comment currently and ask media to please respect her privacy at this time."
Fans had been sharing their concerns for Jesy after she became a noticeable absence at more than one of Little Mix's high profile appearances in recent weeks.
It was first reported that she would not be joining bandmates Jade Thirlwall, Leigh-Anne Pinnock and Perrie Edwards on the final of their talent show The Search earlier this month.
At the time a representative of the band said that Jesy was 'unwell.'