Harry James: who is Jesy Nelson’s rumoured boyfriend?

She first started dating him back in 2017

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by Eden-Olivia Lord |
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Jesy Nelson seems to have moved on from ex-boyfriend Sean Sagar with her former flame Harry James - but who is he? What does he do?

We've got all the info you need to know...

Who is Jesy Nelson's rumoured boyfriend Harry James?

Way back when Jesy Nelson was still in Little Mix, she dated Harry James and if reports are anything to go by then it appears they're back together.

When did Jesy Nelson and Harry James first meet?

The news about Jesy and Harry dating first came about in 2017, just a few months after she split from TOWIE's Chris Clark(remember that?).

At the time fans thought they'd spotted Jesy and Harry on holiday together after a photo surfaced on the internet and to be fair, it really did look like them.

It was almost a year later whenJesy finally confirmed their relationship by going Instagram official and sharing a loved up snap.

When did Jesy Nelson and Harry James split?

Unfortunately it was just a few months after going Insta official that Jesy and Harry split after 16 months of dating.

When did Jesy Nelson and Harry James get back together?

Three years after their split (in September 2021 to be exact) it was reported that Jesy and Harry reunited following a holiday in Antigua.

At the time a source told The Sun, "Jesy and Harry always got on like a house on fire and have been spending a lot more time together recently.

"Antigua was a great way to reconnect with the privacy of no one knowing who they were."

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jesy and harry together at the BRITs in 2018 ©getty images

They continued, "Jesy has had her own battles but with her solo career ready to go and her bond with Harry stronger than ever she’s really in the best place. She can’t wait for what the rest of the year will bring.

"He is helping her with her career but also there for her privately. They have both matured a lot since they were last together and have grown very close."

Check out: Jesy Nelson's relationship history - from Jake Roche to Chris Hughes 😍

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2012-2014: Jordan Banjo

If you rewind your minds back to 2012, just as Little Mix were emerging off the back of their X Factor win, Jesy started dating Diversity dancer Jordan Banjo.

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2012-2014: Jordan Banjo

Although his romance with Jesy didn't work out, Jordan is now in a happy relationship with his girlfriend Naomi Courts, with the pair welcoming a baby boy called Cassius into the world in May 2018.Jordan later announced in 2019 that the couple were expecting another baby later in the year!

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2014-2016: Jake Roche

Jesy started dating Rixton frontman Jake Roche in 2014, with the pair meeting via mutual friends during a big show at the Manchester Arena.

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2014-2016: Jake Roche

Planning one of the most romantic proposals ever, Jake popped the question to Jesy backstage at a gig, and he even enlisted the help of Ed Sheeran to perform one of Jesy's favourite songs in the moment. ud83dude0d

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2014-2016: Jake Roche

Despite the epic proposal, Jesy and Jake didn't actually make it down the aisle, with the pair announcing their split in 2016.Jesy later described the split as 'horrendous', saying it is 'one of the worst pains!'.

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2017: Chris Clark

Following a number of whispers that Jesy was dating TOWIE star Chris Clark in 2017, the Little Mix singer confirmed the news in March. The pair attended a number of events together and gushed about each other on their social media accounts for a number of months.

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2017: Chris Clark

Things took a SERIOUS sour turn though, when Chris dumped Jesy during a phone call!Chris' former TOWIE co-star Myles Barnett told OK! Magazine, "He probably didn't do it as well as he could have, but he wanted to tell her as soon as possible, which meant over the phone as she was in America."Ouch! Obviously, Jesy's fans were quick to troll Chris over his treatment of Jesy online.

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2017-2018: Harry James

Following her sour split from Chris, Jesy started dating musician Harry James in the summer of 2017, with the pair being spotted for the first time together on holiday in Mykonos. Things seemed to be going very well, with Harry even accompanying Jesy to the 2018 BRIT Awards where she was performing with her Little Mix girls.

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2017-2018: Harry James

Their romance continued to blossom throughout 2018, with Jesy and Harry posting snaps on social media, and gushing about each other at every given opportunity. The pair even enjoyed a very luxurious trip to Dubai and the Maldives, whilst the rest of the Little Mix girls were in the recording studio.

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2017-2018: Harry James

After 16 months of dating, Jesy and Harry's relationship came to an abrupt end in November 2018.

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2019-2020: Chris Hughes

After weeks of rumours that Jesy was dating Love Island 2017 star Chris Hughes, the pair confirmed their romance during a trip to Ireland, posting this cosy snap to their socials.Although the pair briefly split after just three weeks of dating, they quickly rekindled their romance.

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2019-2020: Chris Hughes

Jesy and Chris weren't shy in expressing their love for each other, with Chris calling Jesy his 'girlfriend' during a radio interview in March 2019. Chris gushed over his new love, saying, "I'm the happiest I've ever been. It's official, she's my girlfriend. I'm so happy, she's the nicest girl I've ever met, this is no exaggeration, she's got a heart like she was your mother or something. She's so caring. We just get on like best mates, and that's the beauty about it."Aww!

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2019-2020: Chris Hughes

Jesy and Chris' relationship wasn't to be though and they split in April 2020.Speaking to Vicky Pattison on her podcast The Secret To, Chris admitted, "It was tough. Time's a healer, you don't believe it when you're in the moment. I don't think I've ever felt heartbroken or anything. "And then a couple of weeks down the line, you start thinking about it less and less. And the next thing, you're good as gold."

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How old is Harry James?

Harry is 27 years old. His birthday is 11 March and he was born in 1994.

What is Harry James' job?

Harry works in the music industry as a producers and a rapper. He was previously known as Fugative.

Back in 2020 he actually produced a song that featured Miguel - obsessed.

Does Harry James have Instagram?

He sure does although he only has a few Instagram posts, so maybe check his Instagram highlights... You can follow him @harryjamesworld.

Does Harry James have Twitter?

Harry does have Twitter and his username is the same as his Instagram's @harryjamesworld.

Who else has Jesy Nelson dated?

As well as TOWIE's Chris Clark, Jesy has previously dated Diversity's Jordan Banjo, Love Island's Chris Hughes and who could forget when she got engaged to Rixton's Jake Roche?

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