Who is Jesy Nelson's boyfriend Zion Foster?

19 January 2026, 11:16

Jesy Nelson has given birth to twins with her boyfriend Zion Foster - here's everything you need to know about Zion.

Former Little Mix star Jesy Nelson joined ex-bandmates Perrie Edwards and Leigh-Anne Pinnock in entering the world of motherhood, welcoming twin daughters Ocean and Story.

Jesy, who left the group in December 2020, announced in January 2025 that she was pregnant with twins, sharing a photo of herself and boyfriend Zion Foster, 26. They also kept fans updated throughout her pregnancy after facing many complications throughout. Thankfully, the babies arrived safe and sound earlier in the May.

The now-solo artist first started dating Zion in 2022, they split in 2024 before getting back together the same year.

While Jesy's Little Mix fame makes her a household name, you may not know much about Zion so here's everything you need to know about the 27-year-old new dad amid reports they've split for a second time.

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Who is Zion Foster?

Zion is a musician in the hip-hop and rap genre who is currently dating ex-Little Mix member Jesy Nelson. His most popular song is 'Intro (Real Love)' which he's on with fellow rapper Brandz.

In 2024 he dropped 'Mine' which is a collab with Jesy, who embarked on her solo career after leaving Little Mix in 2020.

How old is Zion Foster?

He's 27, which is seven years younger than his girlfriend Jesy, 34, who he is having twins with.

In a song that the pair teased, but are yet to have released, Jesy sings: "He's 25, I'm 33 but he's the realest f------ man I'll ever meet."

And embracing their age gap, when promoting 'Mine' Zion said on TikTok, 'I like me a mature woman'.

Where is Zion Foster from?

Zion is British and is from London where he still lives now.

When did Jesy Nelson start dating Zion Foster?

The pair started dating in January 2022 but split in 2024 just before they were set to release their song 'Mine'. Fans were quick to spot the pair had removed any mention of each other online however they seem to have ended thing amicably.

Under a video posted by OK! about the split, Zion said: "beautiful woman inside and out, wish her nothing but the best."

The couple quietly got back together in November 2024 and two months later they announced they are expecting twins. Four months after they welcomed their twins, Ocean Jade Nelson-Foster and Story Monroe Nelson-Foster, Zion proposed.

In September 2025 they shared the news of their engagement in an adorable post captioned: "Just got engaged to my best friend 🥹💍"

However, in January 2026 it was reported that the pair had split. They're yet to confirm the reports themselves.

Read more Jesy Nelson news here:

• Jesy Nelson's 'Life After Little Mix' documentary release date confirmed
• Jesy Nelson "fighting" to get SMA Type 1 tested at birth after her twins' diagnosis
• Jesy Nelson reveals her twins may never walk after heartbreaking incurable muscle disease diagnosis
• Jesy Nelson's ex Chris Hughes shows support after emotional twin health update
• Perrie Edwards interacts with Jesy Nelson for first time since Little Mix split

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