Little Mix devastated fans on Thursday as they announced they are taking a break after 'ten amazing years'.
Taking to Twitter, the trio revealed the news in a series of heartfelt tweets, explaining: 'We feel the time is right to take a break so we can recharge and work on some other projects.'
However, news of the split may not comes as too much of a shock to some as the group previously dropped hints that they were set to go their separate ways in the future.
So as the music world processes the loss of one of the most successful girl groups in history, MailOnline take a look back at all the moments Little Mix showed signs they were planning to call it a day.
All over: Little Mix devastated fans on Thursday as they announced they are taking a break after 'ten amazing years'
Emotional song leaves band in 'floods of tears'
Fans recently spotted a big sign that an announcement was on the cards as the girls admitted they'll be in 'floods of tears' when performing their song Between Us on their Confetti tour next year.
Speaking in a video shared to their Instagram last month, Perrie Edwards, Leigh-Anne Pinnock and Jade Thirlwall opened up about how the song made them feel, admitting it will be an emotional moment when it comes to performing it.
Perrie explained: 'It's a song we will never be able to get through live.'
And as the others agreed it makes them 'cry', she continued: 'Every night on tour I think we are just going to be in floods of tears. It's just such a cute, stunning song.'
Her poignant words hint that the song's heartfelt lyrics could trigger all the emotions as they take to the stage on what will now essentially be their farewell tour.
Hints? However, news of the split may not comes as too much of a shock to some as the group previously dropped hints that they were set to go their separate ways in the future
Instagram: The group also shared the statement on Instagram, writing: 'We wanted to let you all know that after the Confetti tour in April/May next year we are going to be taking a break from Little Mix'
Between Us lyrics - a farewell song?
Although Between Us has been dubbed the ultimate friendship anthem that looks back on the girls' time as a band over the last 10 years, it could now be said that the track is a goodbye anthem to each other and their loyal fans.
One line includes: 'When the curtains close and all of the lights go down, Safe to say I'll stay, I will always stick around'.
The line certainly alludes to the group coming to an end, with the girls reassuring that their friendship will continue no matter what.
Another line hinting that their bond will never end despite going their separate ways reads: 'I swear that we won't lose this thing we found. 'Cause love will never leave us. Nothing comes between us.'
Rumours: As split rumours continued to swirl over the past few months - especially in the wake of the drama surrounding former member Jesy Nelson, Jade appeared to fan the flames as she opened up on the idea of the girls doing solo projects (pictured in 2019)
Jade admits the opportunity to do individual things is 'really lovely'
As rumours around a potential split continued to swirl over the past few months - especially in the wake of the drama surrounding former member Jesy Nelson, Jade appeared to fan the flames as she opened up on the idea of the girls doing solo projects.
In an interview with Gay Times Magazine, the singer told how the opportunity to do things individually was 'really love' and that the girls doing their own thing was 'beautiful to see'.
She said: 'Oh, this is really lovely actually’ because as an individual you’re then getting the opportunity to show the public a bit more about yourself and what you’re actually passionate about.
However, she confessed that they were still 'terrified' at the thought of doing something for yourself' after a decade of constantly working as a group.
Jade added that the trio have managed to get their work 'balance right' and will always 'champion each other's success', but are safe in the knowledge that they will forever have Little Mix to fall back on.
Something to say? Elsewhere, Perrie also touched on the trio's solo projects and once again discussed their unbreakable bond, once again hinting that the end was near
Perrie reaffirms their bond as she discusses Little Mix 'venturing out individually'
Elsewhere, Perrie also touched on the trio's solo projects and once again discussed their unbreakable bond, once again hinting that the end was near.
Speaking on Capital Radio earlier this month, the new mum addressed the split rumours while reassuring fans of Little Mix continuing to work together in the future.
She said: 'I think no matter what Little Mix do, whether we venture out individually, whatever
