Singer Jessie J, born Jessica Cornish, shared celebratory news with her fans on Thursday, May 21st, announcing that she has been declared cancer-free after undergoing a recent medical checkup. This positive update follows a challenging period for the artist, who had publicly revealed her breast cancer diagnosis last June. Her journey included a mastectomy shortly after the diagnosis and a subsequent battle with the disease.

In an Instagram video posted by the singer, she candidly shared her anxieties leading up to her annual checkup. Seated in a hospital room with an IV in her arm, Jessie J admitted to feeling extremely nervous. She described the process of getting a breast MRI, which required her to lie on her front with her arms raised, likening the position to Superman. Despite her claustrophobia, she humorously noted her hope for a larger bucket for her breasts during the scan, maintaining an optimistic outlook by singing Bob Marley's "Three Little Birds" refrain, "don't worry about a thing."

The caption accompanying her post joyfully confirmed the long-awaited results: "‼️RESULTS ARE IN AND I AM CANCER FREE‼️ 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭. I sobbed for hours and then exhaled for the first time in a year 🌱🔋". This heartfelt announcement garnered an outpouring of support from fellow pop stars and fans alike. Lauren Jauregui commented, "YAYYY!! Congrats mamaaaa!!!🤍🥹🫂," Rita Ora expressed, "What a joy. 🥹 ❤️," and Joss Stone praised her, saying, "Congratulations beautiful!!! Your an inspiration 👏👏👏 so strong 💪."

The impact of her cancer diagnosis extended to her professional life, leading to the cancellation of her planned U.S. No Secrets tour dates and the postponement of her U.K. and European shows. Despite these setbacks, Jessie J made a triumphant return to the stage in September, performing at the BBC Radio 2 in the Park concert in Essex, her first show since her mastectomy. She expressed profound gratitude to the audience, stating, "I’m just so grateful to be here. You have no idea how grateful I am to see so many of you singing along after all these years. It truly feels like I’m a little kid. Still doing what I love." This return preceded a planned second round of breast cancer surgery later that fall, underscoring her resilience and dedication to her music and her fans.