Jessie J has recently shared with fans that she was hospitalized after injuring her neck during her No Secrets concert tour in China. The incident occurred when the 37-year-old singer accidentally bumped her head on the roof of a vehicle while attempting to enter the back seat of her minivan. This unexpected mishap raised concerns for Jessie, who feared she may have suffered a serious neck injury.
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The London-born artist posted a video to her Instagram on March 21, in which she candidly recounted her experience with her team just before the injury took place. “I don’t mind squashing in the back,” she remarked prior to the unfortunate incident, which left her in pain. The subsequent clip showed her at a hospital preparing for an MRI scan, where she light-heartedly noted, “Hit my head, I should’ve minded squashing in the back.”
During a rehearsal for her concert, Jessie took a moment to further explain her situation to those around her. Despite experiencing significant neck and back pain, she expressed her determination to carry on with her schedule. “Yeah, I just can’t move my head,” she stated. “I’m alright, I’ll just have to take some painkillers and march right through it.” Jessie went on to clarify that while she initially thought she had sustained a neck fracture, thankfully, that was not the case.
Her followers on social media reacted with an outpouring of support, with many sending well-wishes for a swift recovery. Comments ranged from humorous jabs, with one fan saying, “Bloody hell Jess, you’re a liability [aren’t] you babe! Hope your neck and back are feeling better, rest up where you can,” to sentiments of care and concern, such as “Get well soon” and “Ouch, but what a show ahead!”
In the midst of the tour, Jessie has been accompanied by her two-year-old son, Sky Safir Cornish Colman, whom she shares with her partner, Chanan Colman. In a delightful moment captured on social media, Sky told his mother, dressed in glamorous performance attire, “You look beautiful,” prompting a heartwarming response of gratitude from Jessie.
This injury adds to the challenges Jessie has faced in recent years related to her health. In June 2025, she publicly shared her breast cancer diagnosis, which culminated in a mastectomy. Just weeks after the surgery, she was admitted to hospital for a suspected blood clot in her lungs, showcasing the severity of her health struggles. Later that summer, Jessie revealed she would need a second surgical procedure but that it would be delayed until October.
Despite these obstacles, Jessie J has remained resilient and open about her journey. She addressed her health issues during a performance on BBC Two’s Jools Holland’s Annual Hootenanny on New Year’s Eve. “I’ve got new boobs,” she jokingly remarked, highlighting the positive aspects of her recovery. “I think it’s important that we talk about it — good things, bad things. But I will say this, don’t define your life on your worst days,” she emphasised, speaking to her fans about maintaining a hopeful outlook.
As Jessie navigates both her professional and personal life, the support from her followers continues to be a source of encouragement. The unfortunate incident with her head injury appears to be just another hurdle in her resilient journey, as she aims to continue her tour while also managing her health with honesty and humour. With her devoted fanbase by her side, Jessie J remains committed to her art and her family, embodying both strength and vulnerability in an often turbulent spotlight.