Little Mix break down during performance on The Graham Norton show filmed just MOMENTS after group announced split By Aisha Nozari For Mailonline Published: 23:21 GMT, 2 December 2021 | Updated: 23:21 GMT, 2 December 2021 Viewcomments Little Mix put on an emotional performance for The Graham Norton show mere moments after announcing their split on social media on Thursday. Recording for the show commences at around 6.15pm and the group released a statement announcing their split at 6:07pm, making their tearful performance even more poignant. In new images, the three-piece - consisting of Jade Thirlwall, 28, Perrie Edwards, 28, and Leigh-Anne Pinnock, 30 - could be seen comforting and hugging each other on stage. Emotional: Little Mix put on an emotional performance for The Graham Norton show mere moments after announcing their split on social media on Thursday Recording: Recording for the show commences at around 6.15pm and the group released a statement announcing their split at 6:07pm, making their performance even more poignant All three women cut typically glamorous figures, with Perrie and Jade slipping into feather-trimmed looks and Leigh-Anne stunning in a chic crop top and skirt combo. Although filmed on Thursday, the latest instalment of The Graham Norton show doesn't air on BBC until Friday. Little Mix are the show's musical guests, while A-listers Tom Holland, Zendaya and Henry Cavill will join Graham for a chat. Taking to Twitter on Thursday, Little Mix 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.' Stylish: All three women cut typically glamorous figures, with Perrie and Jade slipping into feather-trimmed looks and Leigh-Anne stunning in a chic crop top and skirt combo Heartfelt: Accompanied by violinists, it seems Little Mix performed an emotional and poignant song for the show Chat: Little Mix also sat down for a chat with Graham, with scenes set to air on BBC on Friday They wrote in full: '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. 'It's been 10 amazing years, a wonderful non-stop adventure, and we feel the time is right to take a break so we can recharge and work on some other projects. 'We can't thank you enough for your love and never-ending support since the beginning. We love you all SO much.' Announcement: Taking to Twitter on Thursday, Little Mix revealed the news in a series of heartfelt tweets 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' Little Mix went on: 'We are not splitting up - Little Mix are here to stay. We have plans for more music, tours and performances in the future. We've made so many incredible memories with you all, and we can't wait to make so many more. 'We're sisters and we'll always have each other and you, the fans, in our lives. Little Mix is forever, see you on tour! Jade, Leigh-Anne and Perrie.' Last month Little Mix continued to defy the split rumours surrounding them. The group appeared on Capital Breakfast to discuss their greatest hits album and to vow to keep going for years 'like The Rolling Stones'. The chat came after Jesy Nelson left the group last December, citing a decline in her mental health. A year on: It comes nearly a year after Jesy Nelson left the group last December, citing a decline in her mental health Share or comment on this article: All rights reserved for this news site (dailymail) and under his responsibility