Little Mix star Perrie Edwards pulls out of Brazil performance due to illness

Little Mix star Perrie Edwards has pulled out of a trip to Brazil where she was due to perform alongside her bandmates after becoming too ill to travel.
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The South Shields native was due to perform at the GRLS! Festival 2020 at the Memorial da América Latina in São Paulo.

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Perrie wrote on Twitter: "Hey everyone, I'm so sorry to announce that I am unable to travel and perform in Brazil with the rest of the girls on Sunday due to being unwell.

"To all the fans that are attending the show, I'm heartbroken I can't be there with you, but I know the girls will absolutely smash their performance and give you everything in my absence. Lots of love Perrie x"

The remaining Little Mix members - Jesy Nelson, Leigh-Anne Pinnock and South Shields’ own Jade Thirlwall – are currently in Brazil and went on to perform despite the absence of their bandmate.

Following the two shows the group will then return to the UK to continue their Summer 2020 tour which kicks off in Falkirk, Scotland, on June 26.

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After Perrie’s announcement, her millions of fans - known as Mixers - sent messages of support from around the world, wishing her a speedy recovery.

Singer Perrie Edwards has pulled out of performing in Brazil after becoming ill. Image by PA.Singer Perrie Edwards has pulled out of performing in Brazil after becoming ill. Image by PA.
Singer Perrie Edwards has pulled out of performing in Brazil after becoming ill. Image by PA.

One fan said: “OMG we are so sad! But we love you so much and I hope you're better soon.”

Meanwhile the band are currently filming their new TV show called Little Mix: The Search which is heading to BBC One.

Made up of seven 80-minute episodes, it will see the group create bands and become mentors to new talents.

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The winning band will then join Little Mix on their 2020 summer tour.

Little Mix's Perrie Edwards, Jesy Nelson, Leigh-Anne Pinnock and Jade Thirlwall. Photo by Ian West/PA.Little Mix's Perrie Edwards, Jesy Nelson, Leigh-Anne Pinnock and Jade Thirlwall. Photo by Ian West/PA.
Little Mix's Perrie Edwards, Jesy Nelson, Leigh-Anne Pinnock and Jade Thirlwall. Photo by Ian West/PA.

About the new show, Jade Thirlwall said: “We want to create lots of incredible groups who really gel.

“As we have been there and done it ourselves, we know what it takes to make a group successful and will be there to mentor them every step of the way.”