Zion Foster Calls Daughter a 'Fighter' After Jesy Nelson Split

Zion Foster has described his daughter as a "fighter" following his split from Jesy Nelson amid the Little Mix star's campaign for change after their twins were diagnosed with a rare condition Zion Foster has described his daughter as a "fighter" following his split from Jesy Nelson. The singer, 26, welcomed twins Ocean and Story with the Little Mix star, 34, in May 2025, but they split just days after it was revealed that their daughters had been diagnosed with Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 1 (SMA). Jesy has been campaigning for SMA1 screenings to take place from birth and get the condition added to the newborn blood spot screening test, also known as the heel prick test, after learning that her twins will likely never be able to walk. The Mirror is supporting her campaign for change. Alongside a new video of daughter Story, Zion wrote on Instagram as part of a new post on Tuesday evening: "Proud of you always, Story bear, my lil fighter." READ MORE : Jesy Nelson's heartbreaking plea to Wes Streeting - why did it take me to come along?READ MORE : Tragic moments that 'sparked Jesy Nelson split from overwhelm to sad decision' In the background of the video, Zion could be heard saying: "Are you gonna push up? Are you gonna push up?” as she lay on her baby mat. Before news of their break-up was reported on Sunday, musician, Zion, 26, took to Instagram praising Jesy for her strength, telling the pop star that she was "the definition of a superwoman", adding "we are all one." He continued: "Reality is, it’s indefensible and needs to be changed, simple. Test kids at birth for SMA in the UK now that there are revolutionary treatments available."Thank you to the SMA community and wider community of those living with more unique challenges for accepting us, supporting us and fighting with us." Jesy has spoken about grieving the life she thought she would have with her children. And it appears that more heartbreak is afoot amid reports that she and Zion have parted ways just four months after announcing their engagement. A source told The Sun: "She and Zion remain friends and are fully focused on their daughters. They are fully united in co-parenting. Their priority continues to be the well-being of their daughters." Appearing on This Morning on Tuesday, Jesy met with Health Secretary Wes Streeting to discuss her campaign to have SMA as one of the conditions that all newborns are screened for. It is the first time Jesy has been seen since the sad news about her and Zion emerged. Jesy broke down in tears as she discussed her daughters and the impact she hoped to have on helping other mums avoid a similar diagnosis to her girls. The newly single star added that she wants to be her daughters' mother rather than their 'nurse' as she navigates the challenges ahead. Talking to both the camera and Wes, Jesy said she could see the impact their off screen discussion had on Wes. "I know it really impacted you because it's when you see it in real life and you see the severity of it, and it's literally a case of your child could walk or your child could be in a wheelchair." Struggling to hold back the tears, she finished: "I feel so passionately about this, because no parent should have to go through that." Jesy later said she hopes Wes “puts his money where his mouth is” and speeds up SMA screenings. Despite her heartache, Jesy is said to be committed to co-parenting with Zion and the pair have both shared their hopes of giving their daughters the best quality of life they can. News of the split came just months after they happily shared their engagement with fans. The two had an on and off again relationship, breaking up for the first time in 2022 but getting back together. During their first split, a source told the Mirror it was down to their schedules and the eight-year age gap between them. The insider said at the time: "Jesy is in a different head space from Zion these days. She is after all a few years older than Zion and has a different way of looking at things these days. They had a great trip abroad but since they got back, Jesy has realised it's time to move on."