Jesy Nelson’s ex-fiancé, Zion Foster, is setting the record straight about his role in their twin daughters’ lives.
Ahead of the release of the former Little Mix star’s new documentary, Foster shared a lengthy Instagram statement insisting he didn’t abandon their newborns after they were diagnosed with Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), despite previously saying the situation was “out of my depth.”
The singer said the backlash has been difficult, explaining that his earlier remarks were about dealing with an overwhelming medical diagnosis — not abandoning his family.
“I have been quiet because my focus has always been where it should be, on my children,” Foster wrote. “Reading some of the comments in the last few days has been incredibly painful because they are simply not true.”
“When I said I was ‘out of my depth,’ I didn’t say I was walking away from my children or abandoning my responsibilities as a father,” he continued. “I talked about the overwhelming reality of suddenly being faced with a rare and complex medical diagnosis that I knew nothing about.”
Foster emphasized that he remains actively involved in his daughters’ lives, saying he attends doctor’s appointments, continues to learn about SMA and is committed to supporting them. “I love my girls more than words can ever express. They are my world and always will be.”
He also revealed that the couple’s split earlier this year “was her decision”, although he said it has not changed his commitment as a father. “Being their father is the greatest responsibility and privilege of my life,” Foster wrote, adding, “Please don’t mistake vulnerability for abandonment. Asking for help or admitting you don’t have all the answers doesn’t make someone a badass. It makes them human.”
Nelson’s documentary, Jesy Nelson: Life Changingpremieres on July 17 and follows her campaign to improve newborn screening for SMA in the UK
