Devastated Little Mix fans have expressed their sadness at the band's decision to split which was announced on Thursday night.
The pop trio - consisting of Jade Thirlwall, Perrie Edwards and Leigh-Anne Pinnock - announced the group is taking a break after 'ten amazing years'.
Taking to Twitter on Thursday, they revealed the news in a heartfelt statement, explaining: 'We feel the time is right to take a break so we can recharge and work on some other projects.'
Upset: Devastated Little Mix fans have expressed their sadness at the band's decision to split which was announced on Thursday night
Lovers of the band - who formed on X Factor in 2011 - reacted in their droves and told how their 'hearts were broken', while others 'couldn't stop crying'.
One wrote: 'STOP IM CRYING' while another dramatically commented: 'Crying and Sliding down a wall right now. I love you ladies so much you warm my hearts!'
A third reacted saying: 'I am crying! Little mix will always be forever' before another added: 'So sad. I hope is not a 1D type of break.'
Many other expressed the same fear that the band would never reunite, like One Direction did after splitting in 2016 to pursue solo careers.
Decision: The pop trio - consisting of Jade Thirlwall , Perrie Edwards and Leigh-Anne Pinnock - announced the group is taking a break after 'ten amazing years'
One said: '*Traumatic 1D flashbacks*' as another wrote under the announcement: 'i hope this isn't a 'one direction' break lmao'.
Someone else who was upset by the decision wrote: 'I'm crying but I'm happy for yous at the same time, sisters forever.'
Another fan said: 'NOOOOOO i've heard that one before, don't leave us. thank you for everything thing, i love you girls ❤️.'
Someone else fumed: 'DONT LEAVE US LIKE ONE DIRECTION LEFT ME.'
Reaction: Lovers of the band - who formed on X Factor in 2011 - reacted in their droves and told how their 'hearts were broken', while others 'couldn't stop crying'
The band wrote in full to announce their decision: 'We wanted to let you all know that after
