Perrie Edwards: Friendship Break Ups, The Cost of Fame and Facing Criticism as a Working Mum

[@fearnecotton]

Loved this chat with Perrie. Friendship break ups affect so many of us. What advice would you give someone going through it now?

[@bleudiamondbleu]

Little Mix’s friendship got me crying since 2011-

[@TheRichyrich818]

This is one of the best interviews I’ve seen. The host is so kind and genuinely seems invested instead of being invasive and Perrie is so lovely!

[@Sparkle-87]

It’s Fern cotton she’s been in the industry for years even at a young age and thinking about the questions she is asking

[@hamzclips5335]

Yikes one of the best interviews youve seen. You are in one constricted internet rabbithole gang

[@sannyhuissen08]

I love love love Perrie, but I just wanna say the way Fearne interviewed and handled the questions towards Perrie, is so refreshing and just nice to watch and listen to❤

[@opheliawinfrey9501]

Ferne has been in the British media since she was fairly young herself, so I guess that helps with being hyperaware and emotionally intelligent when it comes to handling the people she interviews and the questions to ask :)

[@sannyhuissen08]

@@opheliawinfrey9501 loved her, I havent seen her before but it was such a easy hour to listen to

[@ejc5480]

"This woman" 😂 Fearne is better known to the bulk of the British public than Perrie is

[@sunshine21xo]

Fearne is an absolute gem!

[@RUBYPROCTOR-XX]

Little mix is a very rare example of true friendship , true love and care for one another throughout everything. Even now they have separated from jesy i know they all still want the best for eachother and care for one another. Angels , i love all 4 of the girls so dearly !

[@madtingz2288]

So proud of how Perrie and the girls are doing. I grew up with little mix and adore them ❤️

[@otbperrie]

I absolutely LOVED this interview, love how perrie opened about so many important topics and i’m so incredibly proud of her!! I could literally spend hours and hours listening to her talking 🥹💗

[@rebeccamcauley4549]

What a beautiful message. ❤❤

[@jadebel7006]

What a mess her n her 'relationship' is.. poor kid has to deal with two separated parents..who aren't actually separated? But engaged? But don't live together? This kids gonna be all sorts of messed up, n she knows he don't wanna live with her so it's easy to cheat.. I mean duh.. like girl, have some self respect

[@SA-ft4gu]

​​@@jadebel7006what's your problem. Perrie and Alex know what to do and how to deal with their kid. Ever heard of long distance relationship. Both of them work, and that in different industries, so they can't be together 24x7. So many people have long distance relationships and have children and they turn out just fine And you told you that Alex doesn't want to live with Perrie, just don't make things up just for the sake of it

[@thehendricks1112]

Great tip, if you’re feeling like a horrid human and worrying about what people think about you, do a positive data log each day. Write down all of the small kind things you’ve done each day. So for example, you open the door for someone, you make someone a cup of tea, you’ve exercised - all great things, that might mean you’re helpful, kind, thoughtful. Write down what those things could have meant to the person you’ve helped. Smiled, told someone their scarf is nice. Remember that you’re a decent human being ❤

[@colettesutton4024]

Thank you for posting such a positive idea. I'm going to give this a go. 😊

[@shooanna1]

Superb undertone in your messaging & think you’re bang on 👏

[@AA-qb7ni]

This is so lovely ❤❤

[@mesbahkhan1799]

This is a lovely idea, thank you for sharing ❤️

[@jadebel7006]

Or maybe treat ppl well n u won't feel like a horrid person 🤣

[@maisy7502]

liams passing has made me feel so sick, i still can’t comprehend that hes gone. perries thoughts about social media repercussions for hate also ran through my mind, i think there needs to be some sort of rule/guideline to protect celebrities. i cannot imagine how he mustve felt with the majority of the internet hurling negativity at him 💔 rest in peace liam ❤️‍🩹💐

[@juliartmix]

i am always so grateful to perrie for being so open with her anxiety 😭 it helped me massively with my own anxiety!

[@irishlevy]

Little mix’s bond is so strong. I’m glad to know that they still message and meet each other every time. I love them so much 🥹🥹🥹

[@kleksiite]

The friendship loss is definitely something we dont talk about enough. I lost a friend too, just drifted apart but also I think we too often just write off as oh we just drifted apart. it's never that simple. it the passive actions, assumptions and undealt hurt that pulls as apart. I still to date dont understand how we got here, but year it is what it is.

[@jadebel7006]

No it was leigh Anne listening to many Beyonce songs n thinking she's American...leigh Anne bullied her put of the group coz she like fake tan.. and somehow to leigh Anne that means she rcist coz if u don't agree with everything a blk person says, n bow down to them , to them your rcist lool she bullied her out the group n the other girls just sided with her.. funny how her husband is allowed to say genuinely rcsit stuff.. towards darker blk women, can say gay ppl shod be brned alive..n she's OK with that.. n she's allowed to say she won't hire white ppl tho huh? Lool she ruined that group

[@SA-ft4gu]

​@@jadebel7006don't say things that you don't know. We don't know what happened behind the closed doors, so just let it be. It between them, it's none of our business

[@gwenharris3025]

That was such a great interview Fearne💖 It was so nice to hear Perrie’s perspective about a variety of issues. And I’m glad that she felt comfortable enough to share her feelings about the breakdown of her friendship with Jesy. Little Mix’s pro friendship branding was so dominant, so it was encouraging to hear that conversation regarding navigating breakdowns and moving forwards. It’s a topic that doesn’t get spoken about much in the public domain so kudos

[@sweeetmaib]

Is 3AM in México and I'm in tears. I've loved little mix since my teens im 23 now. Little Mix raised me as the woman I'm today. I would forever forever be grateful for it. Perrie, I love you with my whole being. You have no idea how much love I feel for y'all. I wish I could protect you from your own mind they way little mix music has protect me.

[@nuriamolano132]

Love the interview! Perrie is so honest about everything is refreshing. I hope she gets the career she deserves and people give her recognition for that. Love her and Little Mix since the X factor days ❤

[@emmagrant689]

What a lovely lady you are Perrie. Axel just wanting bathbombs as a present is adorable. So pure

[@vannahbakes]

I've been such a huge fan of Little Mix, especially Perrie, since 2012 and loved how comfortable she always made being herself seem. Not to mention insanely talented. So incredible to see her on podcasts and talk beyond little interviews as a grown woman. Such a light 🌟🌟🌟

[@laurajeancreane6513]

This is so real I am so pleased that there is finally a show/channel like this on KZbin. Not the usual 10 minute style interviews we are all use to seeing but something far more important. Fearne your such a great interviewer (I grew up with you and I always remember thinking you were different in a positive way. There is such a relatable aspect to the two last interviews (Tulisa also) that I have watched. Loving perrie as always too. This type of conversation opens up the wider chat

[@amywhitmell1997]

Hi

[@lullabyautumns]

Absolutely loved this! As someone who has dealt with anxiety attacks, I've always been so grateful to Perrie for being open about it and destigmatizing it! What a brilliant conversation!

[@little_mixer_foreverperrie]

This interview meant a lot to me. I've always seen myself in Perrie growing up, I relate to her so much and getting to hear her talk so openly about all her struggles makes me feel so seen because I resonate with everything she is saying so much! Thank you Perrie for speaking up and helping others like me Love you endlessly

[@AmberJulius-n6t]

They really said Little Mix forever and meant it. They invented sisterhood ❤

[@Marie_Watson]

As a Mum, this episode was a huge hug - especially the topic of friendships drifting. I dont think its normalised enough ❤

[@sznurek_iza]

perrie opened about so many important topics and im really gratefull for that. she's such a beautiful human, she's just our little sunshine. im so proud of her and i can say that she've helped me a lot in my weird life. i really recommend this amazing interview

[@kareydyrdal2998]

What a great way to spend an hour of my morning watching this! I always find myself crying along with people I don’t personally know on the internet 😅. But honestly loved this conversation! Love you Perrie. Keep being authentically you 🫶🏻

[@aysenurrgunay]

Perrie is such a sweetheart, i'm so proud of her 💗

[@vikiscipova2798]

Perrie is such most amazing human with golden heart and friendship between Jade Leigh and Perrie is powerful throught all years. Their support each other so much and i love it❤️ many people have problem with anxiety and how this help to other when Perrie talk about her problems. She is just sunshine✨️

[@tatiesolo]

the reason why friendship break up is worst than relationship break up is because we don't have closure we normally have with relationship. one day it's just gone and we're just there confused and a bit lost

[@sarahjane96xx]

I stayed at home with my children and I was judged for that! You can’t do right in everyone’s eyes so just choose what’s best for you and your family. ❤

[@benedictedrochon1446]

Oh dear Perrie, you have no idea how much we love you and how inspiring you are. You are raw, authentic, funny, smart, emotionnally intelligent, generous and hellah talented. Your values and kindness truly are a gift to the industry.

[@MayaHaynes]

Needed this today, Fearne and Perrie. Thank you. 💝 as someone who lives with two disabilities and a mental health condition, accepting these things and accepting support and love is key to me being stable with these things I live with. Love your acceptance, both of you, and this chat. 💗💝 x

[@Vickyy_]

I applaud you both for speaking up about the other side of fame. The comments these people have to hear/read is out of the world sometimes. I never understood how people can be so vile to artists. Like Perrie said, they´re also just humans like us. If it can hurt me, it also can hurt them. Wish people would understand that more.

[@emmamitchell528]

This brought me to tears. The effects and thoughts surrounding anxiety so brilliantly articulated. Thank you both x

[@cloutella]

This was amazing!! Watched the whole thing - perrie was so honest, I love that. Fearne absolutely aced this interview as well! Great questions and super engaged with her guest.

[@Boxliveroil]

Oh Miss perrie Edwards how pure you are ❤️‍🩹

[@gemmak3617]

It’s 8:21am and I’m in tears already hahaha. Hearing Perrie speak about her panic attacks is like holding up a mirror to myself. I ended up in the hospital & meeting with cardiologists so many times because I thought something was wrong with my heart. All tests were normal and it was panic attacks!! My partner goes into the office two weeks in the month and I work from home 24/7. So for 2 weeks I’m alone during the day and for a little while, he had to ask to work from home indefinitely for about 6 months in 2023 because I just felt like I couldn’t be alone because I’d die. I felt absolutely insane. Thank you both so much for this ❤ it is life changing to hear that people have felt the same

[@harrisonandrew]

That was a fabulous interview. I was only going to watch a couple of minutes and I stayed until the end. It didn’t feel like an interview, it was more like two friends just chatting. At the end I thought, what lovely ladies.

[@natrisp6809]

Fantastic interview, such a sweet girl. Doing amazing things to help herself cope with the pressures of day to day life 🥰 Totally agree losing friends is really hard, especially when you reach out and it’s rebuffed.

[@allanford7767]

Perrie is gorgeous and her voice is amazing

[@eunbvjjang]

I have been a fan of Little Mix since middle school. It's been 12 years and I am so proud of the women they have become. Perrie, thank you for talking about your insecurities and your life ♡ I always look up to you, you girls helped me a lot when I was a little girl, and you still help me to this day with your openness and kindness ✨️💕

[@oliverrose3031]

perrie you are such a beautiful soul, thank you for opening up to us

[@__feehcosta]

Host is so kind and thoughtful! Interview is really nice to watch

[@emileigh6575]

This is my favorite interview from Perrie ever! Great questions & very helpful/relatable answers from P. Thank you for sharing this Perrie, I’m so very proud of you ❤️‍🔥

[@giorgiatrezzi8633]

I love Perrie and the girls so much🥹

[@courtkneecaps]

absolutely my favorite perrie interview to date, bless her

[@doodlepie137]

14:52 it’s actually so helpful to see how our role models also struggle with day to day issues, just like every other human being. It humanises them and make them feel closer and more relatable ❤

[@jenskosmos]

Sending perrie soo much love

[@jojo72194]

What a lovely person perrie is and I love the way she speaks about her little axel and partner Alex ❤️.. great chat x

[@Santi.0099]

What a beautiful chapter! It makes me understand a lot of things that are unknown for us (like fans), it’s really important to be empathetic with artists! Perrie is just so pure and beautiful, I’m really proud of who she is! I’d love to have a Leigh’s Version… All my love from Colombia! Thank U for this meaningful content ❤️‍🩹✨

[@Intentionally_jodie]

I lived this life for so so many years and it was beyond horrific and then at 37 I was diagnosed with autism and life changed beyond belief because I felt like those answers saved me and like I had permission to not force myself in to situations where anxiety happened as much as. So iv had had nearly no panic attacks. I think sometimes we don’t have to force ourselves to face every single thing we can except some things are to much and that’s helped me so much it’s given me freedom which is strange I suppose

[@AA-qb7ni]

I love how the girls speak about each other. Their bond is beautiful ❤ Perrie is a sweetheart

[@Bigbirdflashladybug]

This was such a wholesome interview. Love both women! Felt like a friend chat ♥️

[@karylleadrianneporcalla1298]

I love Perrie so so much

[@JaimieBorrett]

Poor pez but she managed to hold herself together bc she knows she will always have the girls . She is a strong talented girl ❤❤

[@writeathomewithRachel]

Really interesting podcast and great discussion on anxiety and friendship. Kudos to both of you for how you handled the interview that particular day too - it couldn't have been easy.

[@m_epi]

Absolutely brilliant interview, or better say talk. Two really intelligent, empathetic, true women being very open and beautiful!

[@MissVane95]

I followed perrie and little mix since the beginning but I feel like its the first time I get to know Perrie so well in this interview!! So nice! Love you Perrie!!

[@SiphenathiGwayi]

We need the OG 4 back...immediately 🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@JoannaGrey-m5e]

This is an incredible interview. I adore both of these women so much

[@caitlinmcculloch6923]

Wow the discussion regarding anxiety. Means so much and I appreciate it

[@Bethany-c6t]

this was such a lovely interview, i could listen to these two chat all day!!

[@amyr1625]

Loved this interview! It was so effortless and honest. Loved every moment

[@reshminair4071]

That's my girl right there😭. I love her and I love how the girls mention each other all the time. I cried when she cried. Love her sm

[@sh_00412]

This podcast was very insightful!

[@ajengputriyuwono197]

thank you for this interview!

[@rachael38]

Loved this ❤ vulnerability is such a superpower

[@ajengputriyuwono197]

i have so much love for Perrie! thank you for being my role model for years. glad to see her life right now, still doing her passion and being the best mom for Axel at the same time. love you Pezza

[@samdevolder4530]

I am 15 en anxiety is a big part of my life sadly enoug but seeing a woman like perrie talk about it makes me feel so seen ❤

[@jillypants9135]

Remember you are amazing and you are enough and at 15 you can be anything you want. Never listen to anyone who says different because they are only envious of you and want to stop you being the amazing human you are. ❤

[@thehendricks1112]

You will be ok. I promise promise promise that you will be ok. Everything will work out. Worrying is like sitting on a rocking chair, it doesn’t get you anywhere x

[@DS76204]

@@jillypants9135Orrrr, go and see a therapist and get to the root cause of the anxiety?

[@jillypants9135]

​@@DS76204 or maybe do both 😊

[@milicastojanovic9071]

I love how she speaks of Jesy, and imagine it was her who helped her match with Alex ❤ Perrie and Jessie have always been my favorite as humans.

[@getzelvillasenor3080]

22:27 What Perrie said about “It had to get worse so it could get better” I truly understood that, because felt the same way before feeling the way I feel now, I had to go deep down with my anxiety and my depression until there was nothing to do than just stand up and say “okay let’s give everything I have to get better” and it worked. As they said we don’t know if it’s temporary or not but I’m trying everyday alongside my therapist to be a better version of myself and it truly helps to know that someone I’ve always admire understands somehow what I’ve been through

[@aylenpacheco662]

I really love it sooooo much! Perrie is an incredible person, who always is so genuine and sincere. I love her so much. ❤

[@katiepaterson1713]

Thank you Fearne for sharing your experiences too. I identify with your anxieties. And you have inspired me to change parts of my lifestyle. Thank you ❤❤

[@KatrinaLUFC211]

Ox and Perrie are perfect for each other

[@scattered9brain]

Kehsa was the best interview.. now im excited for this 😢😢perrie was a part of my teenage years

[@fvc8341]

The part where they discussed anxiety really hit me. I’m going through it right now too and I totally agree with Perrie, it has to get worse so it can get better. ❤️‍🩹 everyone heals take care of each other and yourself guys! ❤️❤️❤️

[@danielbeesley400]

I've not even started this yet. I know I'm gonna laugh and cry.. it'll be a great podcast. All I can ask for another with Jade and Leigh-Anne.. then one with all 3 back? (That's a stretch.. but here's hoping) 😅

[@helenmarie1082]

She seems lovely. Can really relate, regarding anxiety and friendship.

[@Mr.Waterhouse]

I love your interviews. You bring out the often unseen sides of people. A truly gifted interviewer.

[@SuperPompona]

I love this conversation Perrie. Thank you for use your voice to talk about it. Love you

[@loisparsons4519]

1:20 stop right now I will cry again !

[@Gracieroseyxox]

This was a gorgeous conversation ❤

[@PaulaRodriguezFuentes]

amazing interview, I love Perrie

[@ira_1991]

i like how she talked about the change of the industry marketing and how it effects her as a person and as an artist. From being super busy going to locations to how to promote yourself in a modernize way. I find it so interesting. Atst she came from a group and her band mates support each other which is nice.

[@IrishLegend64]

brilliant interview truly

[@rebeccamcauley4549]

It's amazing to have Perrie on the podcast. So thank you for that, Fenre. She is such a strong, empowered woman. Was refreshing to speak about what the music industry takes away from artists in terms of privacy, body shamming, and the toll this has on someone's personality. I hope you are well! Love and support always. ❤✨️

[@brunoele2024]

What a nice conversation ❤

[@laracamara3316]

I just really loved this! I love you so much Perrie and I am SO prouf of you! YOU ARE THE BEST!

[@fionahenger5579]

little mix friendship from 2011 when the won xfactor and all the ups and downs in between got me crying x

[@peterrisingM365]

My panic attacks are very similar to Perrie's. I get the tingling, the numbness. It's horrible and scary.

[@Sweetstarorans]

It’s weird watching this I’m not a little mix fan but I always like perrie even tho there’s so many thing I’ve got wrong about her bc of the social media and the fandoms thing but It’s weird hearing her and understanding what she means I feels this with Zayn interview also like they’re healing and maturing in a beautiful way

[@Limeindecoconut]

I love what you’re doing Fern. Can I kindly request if you can somehow do an episode speaking about OCD and perhaps even BFRBs…It’s not really spoken about or know of, but so many people would benefit from more people being aware and open about it.

[@Laura-book]

I love Perrie so much it hurts ❤

[@raissairkz6820]

Really interesting thr questions and answer the conversation both of you are beautiful and genuine. Thx from Belgium

[@katrinalee5281]

I cried and laughted and laughed somemore! I love this podcast my fav so far!

[@katjaxxx7353]

I think most of us can't wrapp our head around Liam, sometimes its only sinking in when i see his videos

[@silviacamposgutierrez14]

I love Perrie and i love this interview, it's amazing 💞💓💕✨

[@laceydavidge1249]

I wish they could repair the relationship with Jesy 😢 especially when she says they lived breathed each other. Heartbreaking 💔

[@J97736]

Same

[@BarryBobbins]

I honestly think in time that they will. Give it ten years and she’ll want to get back in the group.

[@Jusdragrace2]

@@BarryBobbinsi don’t think she’ll want to go back however i can definitely see them repairing their relationship

[@BarryBobbins]

@@Jusdragrace2 Oh she will when her money runs out!

[@butterfly4001]

@@Jusdragrace2I agree but reading zayn saying goodbye to Liam on ig really hammers home to me that life is short and I do hope they’ve at least somewhat mended fences privately.

[@irishlevy]

I really loved and enjoyed this podcast! Perrie is such an inspiration and i love her so much 🥹❤️

[@billy3532]

Never miss an upload, you have an incredible skill of being able to connect with anyone. Would love to see Delta Goodrem on the podcast one day!

[@msmilano7091]

I watched the whole of “Nobody wants this” in 2 days when it dropped on Netflix. It’s the most wholesome show I’ve seen in forever.

[@vanessaroth7747]

What bugs me about double standers is when a dad is at home with his kid and people say oh he’s babysitting no he’s not babysitting his parenting. So much of my sisters friends or even her boyfriend would say I’m babysitting my kids when he lives at home and he doesn’t work so that bugs me.