Singer Jessie J has promised to “beat” breast cancer in an emotional speech she made during her Summertime Ball performance.
The 37-year-old, best known for her hit song Price Tag, recently announced in an Instagram video that she has been diagnosed with early breast cancer.
The singer, who took the stage at Capital’s Summertime Ball on Sunday, added that it would be her final performance before her surgery.
The British star announced to the crowd: “Today, this show, is my last show before I go and beat breast cancer. This is so special to me, you have no idea.
“And this being my last show before I go and have surgery and all the things, is the most special thing and I’m so grateful for this life, for you guys, for my career, my son, my partner, my parents, my family, my band, my crew, my people.”
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“We are so lucky. We have so much to live for, so much joy, so much, so many things to do.”
The singer, whose real name is Jessica Cornish, performed her hit songs at Wembley Stadium including Domino, Do it Like A Dude and Bang Bang.
Earlier this month, she revealed she has been diagnosed with “early breast cancer” - prompting an outpouring of support from celebrity friends and fans.
Jessie said she announced her diagnosis publicly to help her process the news, and to show solidarity with others who are going through a similar experience.
The music star previously revealed she underwent five breast biopsies ahead of a live performance - but chose not to cancel the show.
Jessie shared a video from her set at Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club in London in April.
She wrote in her caption: “I had 5 breast biopsies the night before this show. I was in some discomfort but so hyped to do it and I didn’t want to cancel.
"The more I watch this show back I can see my brain working in complete overdrive trying not to blurt it all out.
"Laughing and making jokes in hard times [handshake emoji] me. And I am in-fact under your bed.”
The London-born singer has battled with ill health throughout her life, having been diagnosed with a heart condition aged eight, suffering a minor stroke aged 18 and having briefly gone deaf in 2020.
She welcomed her son, Sky Safir Cornish Colman, in 2023, having miscarried in November 2021.
