LONDON, June 4: British pop star Jessie J has revealed that she has been diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer. In an emotional video shared with her fans on social media Tuesday, the 37-year-old singer described the diagnosis as a “shock,” but assured followers that it was detected early.

“Cancer sucks in any form,” Jessie said. “But I'm holding onto the word early.”

The diagnosis came just before the April 25 release of her comeback single, No Secrets, marking her return to music after a four-year hiatus. Jessie, whose real name is Jessica Cornish, said she would undergo surgery following her performance at Capital FM’s Summertime Ball at Wembley Stadium on June 15.

In her video, Jessie admitted she wrestled with whether to share the news publicly but ultimately decided to be open with her fans.

“I want to share it. I’ve always shared everything that I go through in my life,” she said. “Before No Secrets came out, I was diagnosed with early breast cancer. I have been in and out of tests throughout this whole period. I’m not processing it because I’m working so hard.”

She added with characteristic humor, “It’s a very dramatic way to get a boob job.”

Jessie confirmed that she plans to "disappear for a bit" after her June concert to undergo surgery. "I will come back with massive ts and more music," she joked, before clarifying, “No, I’m not getting massive ts. Or am I? No, no… I must stop joking.”

Keeping the mood light in the post’s caption, she quipped: “No (more) Secrets — and is it too soon to do a remix called Living My Breast Life?” She explained that humor has always been a coping mechanism during difficult times.

“All jokes aside… This last two months have been so amazing, and having this go on alongside it has given me the most incredible perspective,” she wrote. “BUT... your girl needs a hug.”

Later, in an Instagram Story, she reflected, “Just shared something super personal I’ve been holding onto for 9 weeks. The timing has been mad but beautiful... But honestly, I need to process it. I need a hug.”

Following her announcement, Jessie received an outpouring of support from fellow artists and fans.

Pop star Rita Ora commented, “You're literally my favourite person and I’m praying for you. My mother had it, and I know surgery and any treatment is mentally tough — I’m here for you.”

Paloma Faith added, “Sending so much love. I have every confidence you will beat this.”

Singer Marvin Humes wrote, “Ain’t no one stronger than you… you’ve got this,” while his wife, Saturdays singer Rochelle Humes, added, “We love you so much.”

Amy Dowden, Strictly Come Dancing star and breast cancer survivor, wrote: “Sending so much love and strength.”

Jessie’s diagnosis adds to a long list of personal challenges she has overcome. She suffered a miscarriage in 2021 — the emotional experience forming the inspiration behind No Secrets. Two years later, she welcomed her son, Sky, with basketball player Chanan Colman.

She recently shared a sweet moment about motherhood: “Whenever Sky hears me singing, he looks at everyone in the room and says, ‘Mummy’s singing.’ He finishes the songs I sang to him when he was a baby.”

Jessie has also battled multiple health issues since childhood. Diagnosed with heart disease at nine, she suffered a stroke at 17 just after graduating from the BRIT School and signing her first record deal. In 2021, she revealed she went temporarily deaf, a condition that delayed a previous album.

At an April appearance during Advertising Week Europe in London, she said: “My health has always kept me balanced. All these things have felt like they were keeping my feet on the ground.”

Despite these hardships, Jessie maintains a forward-looking spirit. “Living in fear doesn’t stop the thing you’re scared of from happening,” she said. “I may as well live in the moment while [my son] is not hurting himself, instead of being scared that he is.”

Jessie continues to promote No Secrets, the lead single from her upcoming sixth studio album, even as she prepares for surgery. “To get diagnosed with this as I’m putting out a song called No Secrets, right before Living My Best Life — which was all pre-planned — I mean, you can’t make it up,” she said with a smile.

True to form, Jessie is facing her diagnosis with humor, honesty, and unflinching openness — a combination that has defined her career and connected her with fans around the world.