# Heartbreak Amid Hope: Jesy Nelson and Zion Foster Split, But Stay United for Their Twins' Battle Against SMA **Imagine the joy of welcoming twin daughters, only for a devastating diagnosis to test a family's unbreakable bond.** Former Little Mix star Jesy Nelson and her fiancé Zion Foster have reportedly ended their engagement after four years together, mere weeks after announcing their eight-month-old twins, Ocean and Story, were diagnosed with SMA Type 1—a rare, life-threatening genetic condition that weakens muscles and can drastically shorten life expectancy if untreated.[1][2][3] The couple, who got engaged in September 2025 on a romantic beach sunset, faced a high-risk pregnancy marked by twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome, in-utero surgery, and premature birth in May. Their daughters are now receiving pioneering NHS-approved gene therapy at Great Ormond Street Hospital, highlighting the power of early intervention.[1][2] Despite the split—signaled by Jesy appearing without her engagement ring—a source close to the pair 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."[1][2] Jesy has been candid about the emotional toll, sharing in interviews: "I'm still struggling with it... I just want to be their mum, I don't want to be a nurse." She's channeling her pain into advocacy, pushing for SMA to be added to the NHS newborn heel-prick screening test to prevent other families from facing the same heartbreak. "If this is caught from birth, it's just life-changing," she emphasized.[1][2] Zion continues to support Jesy and the girls, proving that love can evolve into a strong co-parenting partnership amid unimaginable challenges. This story reminds us of resilience in the face of adversity—romantic love may change, but parental devotion endures. Jesy's upcoming Prime Video documentary, *Jesy Nelson: Life After Little Mix* (premiering February 13), will dive deeper into her high-risk journey, offering raw insights for fans and families alike.[2]
Image: Symbolizing the unbreakable bond of family (Unsplash)
Citations
1.https://tribune.com.pk/story/2587912/jesy-nelson-and-fiance-zion-foster-split-after-twins-sma-diagnosis-remain-united-as-co-parents
2.https://www.arcamax.com/entertainment/entertainmenttoday/s-3985319
3.https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/english/music/news/jesy-nelson-and-zion-foster-split-weeks-after-daughters-sma-diagnosis-but-are-united-in-co-parenting-reports/articleshow/126672899.cms
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