Jesy Nelson’s new boyfriend revealed months after split from fiancé Zion Foster

Jesy Nelson appears to have found love again after her heartbreaking split from fiancé Zion Foster, with reports linking the singer to the ex-boyfriend of TOWIE star Lydia Bright.

The former Little Mix star, 35, sent fans into detective mode over the weekend when she shared a seemingly innocent snap from a glamorous rooftop date.

Eagle-eyed followers quickly spotted the tattooed arm of a mystery man creeping into the corner of the photo – and it didn’t take long for speculation to begin.

Now, it’s been reported by the Daily Mail that the man is Essex landscape gardener Ben Davies, who previously dated TOWIE original Lydia Bright.

The pair are said to have recently started following each other on Instagram, fuelling rumours before Jesy’s teasing social media post raised even more eyebrows.

Ben is no stranger to reality TV circles. His relationship with Lydia was first revealed in 2024 after they were spotted together at one of James Argent’s gigs, with the former couple regularly sharing loved-up snaps throughout their romance.

By the start of 2025, however, Lydia confirmed she was single once again after the relationship came to an end.

For Jesy, the reported new romance comes after one of the most difficult years of her life.

The singer split from musician Zion Foster earlier this year after the couple welcomed twin daughters Ocean Jade and Story Monroe, who were diagnosed with the rare genetic condition Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) Type 1.

Their emotional journey was documented in Amazon Prime series Jesy Nelson: Life Changing, which showed the immense strain the diagnosis placed on their relationship.

In one episode, an emotional Zion admitted: ‘I’m not equipped to deal with this. I’m out of my depth; emotionally, physically and mentally.’

Jesy could be seen sympathising with his struggle at the time, saying she felt like she could see ‘his life flashing before his eyes’ as they tried to process the devastating news.

But despite their shared heartbreak, the couple ultimately decided to go their separate ways.

Reflecting on the split in the documentary, Jesy admitted it felt almost unavoidable given the enormity of what they had experienced.

‘I think it’s quite inevitable for things like this to happen to couples,’ she explained. ‘You’ll either be a team or it’ll tear you apart.’

She also stressed there was ‘no bad feeling’ between them, insisting her only focus was giving her daughters the happiest, most positive environment possible.

After the series aired, however, Zion found himself facing criticism from viewers who interpreted his comments as him stepping away from fatherhood.

He later addressed the backlash directly on Instagram, insisting his words had been misunderstood.

‘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,’ he wrote.

‘I was talking about the overwhelming reality of suddenly facing a rare and complex medical diagnosis that I knew nothing about.’

He added: ‘Please don’t mistake vulnerability for abandonment,’ before declaring that his daughters ‘are my world and always will be.’

On the same day, Zion also shared a clip of himself recording a song featuring the poignant lyric: ‘Out of my depth.’

Jesy had previously hinted there might be someone new in her life back in April by posting another cryptic glimpse of a mystery man, although it remains unclear whether that was Ben.

Now, after months focused on caring for Ocean and Story, it seems the singer may finally be ready to open a new chapter – and fans will no doubt be keeping a close eye on her Instagram Stories for the next accidental arm reveal.