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Former Little Mix star Jade Thirlwall has made a strikingly honest confession about the early days of her career, revealing that she felt like she “sold her soul” when she first shot to fame on The X Factor in 2011.
The 31-year-old singer opened up during an appearance on ITV’s new entertainment series The Assembly, which features a panel of interviewers who are autistic, neurodivergent, or have learning disabilities. With no subject off limits, Jade found herself confronted with bold and deeply personal questions, including one that left her momentarily speechless.
Asked directly if she regretted selling her soul to achieve success, Jade hesitated before responding: “You’ve trumped me… Maybe a little bit in the beginning. I was so young and I just signed on the dotted line.” Her candour offered a rare glimpse into the high-pressure reality behind talent show stardom.
Jade went on to compare herself to Marvel villain Thanos in a metaphor that underscored her emotional journey in the music industry: “As the years have gone by I’ve learned more and more about the industry. I’ve been collecting, a bit like Thanos with the stones, I’ve been collecting parts of my soul back as I’ve gained more creative freedom.”
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The remarks are already resonating with fans, many of whom have praised Jade for her honesty and vulnerability. Her comments also reflect a growing conversation among artists who launched their careers on reality TV about the long-term costs of instant fame and the often-restrictive contracts that come with it.
Jade, who became a household name alongside bandmates Perrie Edwards, Leigh-Anne Pinnock, and Jesy Nelson, was just 18 when Little Mix made history as the first group to win The X Factor. While their success brought global fame, chart-topping hits, and legions of fans, it’s clear that the path to stardom wasn’t without its personal challenges.
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The Assembly, airing Sunday on ITV1, is being applauded for offering a fresh take on celebrity interviews by creating space for unique perspectives and truly unfiltered conversations. Jade’s appearance is already being highlighted as one of the show’s most powerful moments.
As the singer embarks on the next chapter of her career, including solo music and a judging role on RuPaul’s Drag Race UK, her reflections serve as both a warning and an inspiration, showing that reclaiming your voice, even after fame, is always possible.
