The Moment That Changed How I See Myself - Leigh-Anne Pinnock

Leigh-Anne Pinnock shares the experience she went through during her time with Little Mix, and how a tour in South America changed the way she views herself and the band.
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[@sophielovez5340]

Thankyou for speaking your truth Leigh Anne, beautiful interview... Serving an incredible purpose just by opening up more about this!

[@LuzDoSol-yr5bv]

To be honest, i disagree. Hear me out! Its exousting has to be open and always talk about race and sense of belonging to people dont see an issue. It's a constant burden on people of coulor. Go and educate yourself on the topic the same how i educate myself on antsemetism.

[@Neckatteck]

Why are we talking like Mel b never paved a path ? She wasn’t a victim. She was strong and confident. This is victim mentality

[@LuzDoSol-yr5bv]

It's not Mel B create a persona. Sadly, In the UK you are not allowed to talk due to be call " a victim " when actually you are for tolerate racial abuse translate as banter to white people.

[@mandyjjonesj5541]

they always want it to be about race

[@Neckatteck]

@@mandyjjonesj5541 it’s true. She just can’t accept she’s unlikeable.

[@jojomae19]

⁠@@Neckatteckwhat’s unlikeable abt her exactly?

[@Neckatteck]

@@jojomae19 her entire personality. I will ask you to go watch the come done with me episode and start with Leanne’s and then the others. She was insufferable. She was given an awful Peice of advice when she became famous “you’ll have to work twice as hard” and she clung on to it and made it her personality. Others had thrived before her. She wasn’t the first black woman on tv. She made herself a victim (which is okay) but don’t be a Martyr also

[@rebeccamcauley4549]

It's amazing to have Leigh on the podcast. It is great that she is using her platform to raise awareness about race and appearance and mental health. Brilliant that she has written a book! Cheers, Ferne, for getting her on. She is such an empowering woman. 🧡🌺

[@dadg98ddg]

Love my girl Leigh. She deserves all the love in the new era as a solo artist!!

[@Lisa-yj2hd]

Leanne was my favourite from her first audition.

[@masjuu1528]

you can see it in her eyes and hear it in her voice. poor Leighanne 😢

[@thepopfiles4294]

Hear me out. If Duncan from Blue said he didn’t feel a fan favourite because he was gay. But Blue then performed at a Pride event and he felt the “love”. Would it be fair of him to credit the lack of attention to homophobia? I get she may not have felt a fan favourite and may put that down to the colour of her skin, but the reality is, it’s a numbers game. She demonstrates this. Does it mean that Brazil is a racist country only chanting her name? Of course not.

[@LuzDoSol-yr5bv]

As a Brasilian, we do have an issue with race differently. After married with a Brit for 18 years, my other half only understood when he went to Brazil with me. The difference is democratic Brazil has a racial democracy under the law. Therefore, we are away more close to white people over there. Here, you are " force" to be with your own race or group. I saw Little Mix in Brazil in Copacabana. I saw how the public embraced her so much. There is a difference in behaviour for real in the grounds of race. There is a racial distance in the UK for real.

[@JenniferPetrie-x5o]

Couldn’t have put it better myself.

[@brokenpianoheart]

The majority of little mix’ fan base are young girls, they are unknown to the majority of the population and even less popular amongst the black community worldwide. It’s hard to believe that young girls rejected Leigh Anne because of her race, the reality is she is beautiful, yes. But her vocal talents are mediocre in comparison to the other group members, I say this as a former little mix fan whose admiration died when Leigh Anne accused Jesy of racism.

[@louisemarshall9301]

Yep! Race and mental health great bandwagon to jump on. I'm sure Meghan tried it out with Oprah when she quit Britain for some much needed privacy.🙄

[@IsItMeApproved]

does your arrogance make you feel worthy and purposeful when you feel like belittling other peoples' struggles?

[@louisemarshall9301]

@@IsItMeApproved not when they use other people's struggles for publicity

[@taylorchristina3020]

You dont and wouldnt understand this struggle unless your a person of colour! This isnt a bandwagon, this is a real thing. Be appreciative you haven’t experienced it

[@sophielovez5340]

Did you even listen to this interview? How did you even reach this conclusion from what was said here?... Referring to Leigh-anne's truth as a bandwagon she jumped on is crazy!!! Ignorance at it's finest!

[@louisemarshall9301]

@@sophielovez5340 "Leigh-anne's truth" P L E A S E!!!

[@jbob2331]

So many black artist are famous….

[@relaxationmusicbodyandmind6265]

LA is mixed cause her parents are. But she has chosen to identify as black. You can't make people love you. You were not the favourite like KR & M were not the fav in DC. Was it more she couldn't handle not being the fav. She is more driven than anyone in the group she is ahead in the solo game doing her tour etc. She is fame hungry as well. I am not saying she hasn't experienced racism but I could see she was loved and how fans reacted to the Jesy drama solidified that.

[@syahmiaiman2470]

I think she was just answering the podcaster. True that you can't make people like you but when you were the only one who didn't receive the treatment like the rest of the group, it'll make you think like what's wrong with me. The fact that she's speaking up about this should be heralded because it means that she's addressing her problem.

[@relaxationmusicbodyandmind6265]

@@syahmiaiman2470 I think Perrie Jade and Jesy should be commended on how they allowed LA to grow. She is the one who blossomed the most. The other girls were not the problem in terms of letting her shine. which ISNT usually the case. I am not sure about the team. The person who told her she would have to work 10 times harder is partly to blame If LA was in DC instead of Michelle what would she have thought then cause most of thier fans are of colour. Listen not invalidating her feelings but.....I felt they gave each other time to shine on the songs and singing at concerts. Well she has a bigger dilemma now IMHO how she going to cope on a world stage not being the biggest girl in pop rnb or afro beats ...

[@blueblackyellow]

im a psychoanalyst. I validate her experiences but i disagree on the weight. MEL B didnt cry a lot, she commanded and people loved her.

[@relaxationmusicbodyandmind6265]

This is why I left LM??? WHat is she Jesy now. Was the title written by her Stan. Last time I checked they chose to split and I've read where she has talked about a reunion. Perhaps she should speak to Kelly from DC. LA is mixed white and black. Both parents are mixed. Sad she felt that way but was it MAINLY racism or the fact she just was NOT the fav down to taste

[@yoyochante-yo7306]

It wasn’t about race. She’s in a group of 2 other stunning women - so when we are presented with choice maybe not everyone is gonna appreciate her beauty and not gravitate towards her. you think Tyla, scary spice, temz, doja cat(even though….side eye) etc are worried about this stuff? No because they are subjectively attractive/confident anyways.

[@relaxationmusicbodyandmind6265]

@@yoyochante-yo7306 LA was probably the 2nd or even best looking in the group and definitely the fashionesta. Jade was geeky Perrie hippy and Jesy was stunning as well IMHO. Just my opinion. She felt what she felt okay but now she is on a world stage on her own solo. It will be harder. LM brought her so much she may never have had a look in without the group. I'm gonna say when the Jesy drama hit I realised how loved she was.

[@40s_fit_and_fab30]

Well You should know

[@JenniferSW3]

Energy doesn't lie, she was the least likeable character. Black, white whatever..... it's about energy not colour. That was what stood out. Get over it.

[@mandyjjonesj5541]

why do they always think its about race....so its ok for when in brazil they only chanted her name. what about the other girls then?!? she may of just been a least favorite. its npt always that deep. i also feel the other girls were a lot louder than her, and had more confidence than leanne. its not always about the colour of your skin. jade is similar race so shes playing victim card as usual😮

[@JenniferSW3]

Her comment about Brazil was way off and from a place of huge ego. Imagine it the other way round. Victim card 100% with this girl.

[@tonyescottobene]

💜💜💜

[@mickydrew]

Tbf it was in her head. Fans love the girls... nobody gave any girl more attention... everybody wanted to see and meet all of them. I don't think it was ever about colour... I think a lot of people like to make things about race...when they're really not.

[@katiek3507]

As a mixer i saw fans not appreciating Leigh-anne as much as they should... This isnt just in her head and even if it was that doesnt mean she cant have those feelings?

[@mickydrew]

@@katiek3507 as a mixer, she was my least fave member ...but that was due to her vocals...not her skin colour.

[@katiek3507]

@@mickydrew Her vocals are amazing though? have you not seen her live?

[@samlomas1808]

Cause she’s boring and unlikable

[@mickydrew]

@katiek3507 multiple times. She was without a doubt the weakest technical vocalist in the group.

[@richk1109]

I’m sorry, but she had the weakest voice out of the 4. If she had the best voice, she would have been my favourite. Mel C isn’t my least favourite Spice Girl, Victoria is! 😂

[@MaxMax-lv6ib]

СʼMon Leigh, it’s not about race at all. You were the weakest vocalist (obviously), which is changed now, you’re brilliant. I mean it happens, sometimes you’re just not the most likable in comparison and that’s it. Get over it and move forward