Archive · 2 Jan 2026
Jessie J Reflects on Tough Year Amid Breast Cancer Journey
Jessie J, a famous singer, talked about her difficult year on TV.
She had breast cancer and went through treatments like surgery.
She shared that 2025 was tough but hopes 2026 will be better.
She even joked about having new boobs after her surgery.
She sang a song called 'My Way' and said that hard times shouldn't define your whole life.
She wants people to be more kind and connected in the new year.
Jessie J reflected on her tough year during BBC’s New Year’s Eve special, highlighting her breast cancer diagnosis and treatment.
She performed a cover of Frank Sinatra’s 'My Way' and spoke about the challenges of 2025, including a mastectomy and hospital admission for a possible blood clot.
Jessie J described 2025 as a difficult year but expressed hope for a more empathetic and connected 2026.
She humorously mentioned having 'new boobs' as a result of her mastectomy treatment.
The singer emphasized that difficult periods should not define a person’s entire life.
- Who
- Jessie J, a singer, reflecting on her health journey
- What
- Jessie J's reflection on her tough year amid breast cancer treatment
- When
- During BBC’s New Year’s Eve special on December 31, 2025, reflecting on events of 2025
- Where
- On BBC Two’s Jools Holland’s Annual Hootenanny 2025
- Why
- To share her experiences and perspective after a challenging year
- Artist
- Jessie J
- Event
- BBC’s New Year’s Eve special
- Song Performed
- My Way (Frank Sinatra cover)
- Diagnosis
- Breast cancer (June 2025)
- Treatment
- Mastectomy, hospital admission for possible blood clot
- Year Reflected On
- 2025
- Host
- Jools Holland
- Broadcast Date
- December 31, 2025