Little Mix fans have voiced their concerns for band member Jade Thirlwall after she was missing from the studio for The Search's first live show.
After already being significantly delayed due to the coronavirus, The Search's knock out stage was pushed back even further last week after a number of crew members on the BBC1 show tested positive for COVID-19.
All four members of Little Mix tested negative but while Perrie, Jesy and Leigh-Anne were in the studio, Jade was noticeably absent as the X Factor winners started proceedings with a performance of their brand new single Sweet Melody.
She was also missing as host Chris Ramsey spoke to the group, with the former Strictly star revealing that Jade was in isolation.
The 27-year-old was still part of the show, appearing via video link from her home, after isolating due to fears she may have been in contact with someone who tested positive for coronavirus.
Earlier this week a source for Little Mix explained: "Jade has to self-isolate this week and will therefore be carrying out her role as Mentor on Little Mix The Search from home.
"Jade will participate via video link, continuing to mentor alongside Jesy, Leigh-Anne and Perrie.
"Quarantining for two weeks does not mean Jade has caught Covid-19 herself, but may have come into contact with someone who has."
Fans were left concerned for the South Shields singer, with one tweeting: "I’m currently watching @LMTheSearch and I’m missing Jade so much!! Hope she feels better soon," and another posted: "I hope jade's doing alright."
And while other viewers were happy to see Jade looking well at home, another voiced concerns about something more being wrong, with them reacting: "We better not be having a ginger spice moment here with jade missing. "
