In the middle of her “No Secrets Tour,” Jessie J faced an accident that nearly resulted in a serious injury.
The “Price Tag” singer, who was performing in Hangzhou, China, revealed in a recent post that the stop came with unexpected challenges.
The Grammy-nominated artist kicked off her tour in early 2026, marking her long-awaited return to the stage after a difficult period facing breast cancer.
Jessie J Reveals Broken Neck Scare While on Tour
Over the weekend, Jessie shared behind-the-scenes footage from her China stop, including an emergency hospital trip.
The Instagram Reel opened up showing the singer about to enter the back of a black minivan. She could be heard saying to her team, “I don’t mind squashing in the back,” moments before stooping to enter and accidentally bumping her head on the car’s roof.
The video transitioned to her undergoing an MRI scan, and in the next clip, she is seen at her show rehearsals, explaining the pain she felt. “Yeah, I just can’t move my head,” she said. “I’m alright, I’ll just have to take some painkillers and march right through it. I just want to kind of run down the show.”
In a later part, she added, “I thought I broke my neck, but I haven’t. But I have really hurt my neck and my back. Don’t say it.” The video also featured sweet moments when her two-year-old son Sky Safir called her “beautiful” in her stage outfit.
In the post’s caption, the singer joked, “Hit my head; I should of [sic] minded squashing in the back.”
Jessie J Got Real With Her Fans About Cancer Fight
The broken neck scare comes amid the singer’s battle with breast cancer, which she was diagnosed with last June. Since then, Jessie J has been candid about her journey, opening up to fans during a tour stop at Irving Plaza in New York City earlier in January.
The 37-year-old British-born artist reflected on how difficult the past year was, but it ultimately changed how she saw things. She went ahead to poke fun at her predicament and complained that people don’t often get her cancer jokes.
When asked how she’s doing, Jessie reassured fans, saying, “I’m alive. I am so good,” before being a beacon of hope for others. “For anyone here that has been through cancer or is going through it or may go through it, hold on. Hold the f-ck on,” Jessie J encouraged, per The Blast.
Jessie J Revealed She Had No Cancer Spread
Before hitting the road for her tour, the singer had shared some good news about the state of her condition, which left her emotional.
As The Blast reported, back in July, the mom of one disclosed her surgery was successful, and there was no cancer spread.
She added a heartwarming clip of her son comforting her the night before her procedure, telling her that she was going to be fine. The proud mom went on to call him the source of her strength.
The Surprising Reason Jessie J Broke Royal Protocol To Hug Kate Middleton
While navigating her own health challenges, Jessie J understands firsthand how exhausting the journey can be and leaned into empathy in an interaction with Kate Middleton.
During her Royal Variety Performance in December, Jessie J broke royal protocol to embrace Middleton, who has also faced cancer.
After the brief exchange, Jessie explained her decision, admitting she was guided by empathy despite being advised not to make physical contact with the royal.
The “Flashlight” singer noted that she asked Middleton’s permission before the hug, emphasizing that at that moment, titles didn’t matter; it was simply about human connection.
“I just said [to her], ‘It’s inspiring. And I just…I know the days that she has maybe gone through, and I just wanted to give her a hug, mom to mom, human to human,” the singer said, according to The Blast.
Jessie J Debunked Pregnancy Rumors
Meanwhile, as Jessie J takes to the stage, she has drawn speculation that she may be expecting baby number two, which she quickly addressed.
According to The Blast, she suggested that the rumors may have started after she wore a white lace catsuit that accentuated her curves. Jessie then clarified that her stomach is completely natural, noting it has remained since giving birth to her son.
She also explained that the look was further influenced by normal body changes, as it coincided with the final day of her cycle.
The former “The Voice UK” judge concluded her post with a powerful reminder about body image. “Women can have bellies and NOT be pregnant,” she wrote.
