Jesy Nelson's sister Jade has shown her support for her younger sister as she faces blackfishing claims following the release of her new music video.
Jade, 34, broke her silence on the row as she took to Instagram to share a post about people 'bullying' her sister, which appeared to be a dig at her former bandmate Leigh-Anne Pinnock.
Jesy was slammed by Leigh-Anne who accused her of 'blackfishing' - a term used to describe a white person attempting to appear to have black heritage - in leaked Instagram messages.
Sister, sister: Jesy Nelson's sister Jade has shown her support for her younger sister as she faces blackfishing claims following the release of her new music video
In the post, she wrote: 'When bullies deliberately, and under-handedly set out to hurt someone they never expect to get caught.
'That's why they try to get other people to do it for them.
'However, when they are exposed for and the victim simply stands up for themselves the bully quickly tries to turn the tables to make the victim take the blame.
'That's what bullies do.'
Slammed: Jesy was slammed by Leigh-Anne who accused her of 'blackfishing' - a term used to describe a white person attempting to appear to have black heritage - in leaked Instagram messages
Opinion: Jade, 34, broke her silence on the row as she took to Instagram to share a post about people 'bullying' her sister, which appeared to be a dig at her former bandmate Leigh-Anne Pinnock
Liked: Jesy appeared to appreciate her sister's post as she 'liked' the message
She continued: 'I was taught never to be intimidated by bullies, but to stand up for myself when I have been wronged.
'My sister was targeted and bullied throughout her career.
'The people who knew her best knew the exact extent to how bullying affected her.
'They should also know the potential impact of this new wave of bullying could have.'
In the post, she wrote: 'When bullies deliberately, and under-handedly set out to hurt someone they never expect to get caught'
She warned: 'Is this really what you want to do? Please all of you, media and everyone, just stop, because you know her heart, her authenticity, her complete accepting and uncritical nature, I know you do.'
Jesy appeared to appreciate her sister's post as she 'liked' the message.
Although Jesy has been embroiled in a bitter feud with her former Little Mix in recent weeks, she put the drama aside as she shared a sweet childhood snap to Instagram, alongside an inspiring message about believing in yourself.
'Little Jesy would be really proud of you': Jesy shared this sweet childhood snap to Instagram on Friday and urged fans to 'never let anyone' discourage you from your dreams
In the childhood snap, Jesy looked adorable with a pink flower in her hair as she smiled and pointed at the camera.
Referencing just how far she's come in her career, including the success of her debut track Boyz, Jesy penned: 'Little Jesy would be really proud of you. If there's anyone out there with a dream, don't ever let anyone tell you that you can't achieve it!'
Jesy urged her fans to never stop believing, no matter how big their goals seem.
Empowering: Jesy (pictured this month), shared an inspiring message about believing in yourself. 'Little Jesy would be really proud of you. If there's anyone out there with a dream,
