Jesy Nelson And Chris Hughes Relationship Timeline: When They Started Dating To Why They Split

21 January 2021, 10:14

Jesy Nelson and Chris Hughes had a whirlwind relationship – here's everything you need to know about their dating timeline, from when they started dating to their split and the reason behind it.

Jesy Nelson who recently quit Little Mix - and Love Island 2017 contestant Chris Hughes - who recently joined a dating app - were rumoured to be dating in January 2019 and they confirmed they were in a relationship a month later.

Their romance was filled with hilarious date nights, romantic trips to Italy, and there were even rumours they had secretly married at one point.

When they hit their one-year anniversary milestone, Jesy admitted she'd 'never been more in love'. But where did it all go wrong? Why did they split? Here’s everything you need to know about their relationship...

Chris Hughes Sends Love To Ex Jesy Nelson After She Quits Little Mix

Why did Jesy Nelson and Chris Hughes split? What was the reason?

In April it was reported Jesy and Chris had split up at the end of March but had vowed to remain good friends.

A source said: "They had a chat on the phone about their relationship and both agreed that it felt like it had run its course - they're both absolutely fine."

It wasn't until a few weeks later that Chris opened up about it, telling Vicky Pattison on her podcast how he got through the heartbreak by having the support of close friends around him.

Where did Jesy Nelson and Chris Hughes meet?

Jesy and Chris began dating two months after her split from ex-boyfriend Harry James, in November 2018, and they had their first date at The Cauldron in East London.

The pair took part in a cocktail making class, making sure to avoid including each other in their Instagram Stories – but eagle-eyed fans were quick to put two and two together.

After their date they were papped touching tongues in a kebab shop!

Little Mix's Jesy Nelson is cheered up by boyfriend Chris Hughes

When did Jesy Nelson and Chris Hughes confirm their relationship?

During a romantic break to Dublin, the couple finally included one another on their respective social media accounts.

As they waited for their flight they larked around on Instagram Stories, with Chris filming himself kissing his new girlfriend on the cheek and Jesy beaming at the camera.

And hours later when they went their separate ways after their mini-break, they were seen smooching in the airport car park.

Did Jesy Nelson and Chris Hughes live together?

Chris revealed in July he and Jesy have moved in together.

He told a tabloid: “Our schedules aren’t too bad, we obviously live together now, which I think everyone knows. We fit around it. Nobody is ever too busy for love, that’s what they say.”

He added: “Things are marvellous. Everything’s good. She’s a wonderful lady.”

Were Jesy Nelson and Chris Hughes engaged?

During an episode of MTV’s Geordie OGs, Chris appeared alongside Gaz Beadle for a game of golf where the dad of one quizzed him on his relationship with Jesy.

Chris told his pal: "She’s lovely Gaz. She’s just normal." He then revealed he wants to be married in the next two months.

And when asked on their plans to have kids the Love Island star told him: “I reckon in about a year and a half.”

Chris Hughes tells Jesy Nelson that he want to have babies with her

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