The singer, 35, appeared to tease her new romance over the weekend when she shared a subtle glimpse of a mystery man during what looked to be an intimate rooftop dinner date.

Although Jesy carefully avoided revealing her companion’s face, eagle-eyed fans quickly noticed a heavily tattooed arm appearing in the corner of one of her Instagram Stories as the pair enjoyed cocktails together in a stylish rooftop garden.

Now, reports suggest the mystery man is Essex landscape gardener Ben Davies, who previously enjoyed a year-long romance with former The Only Way Is Essex star Lydia Bright.

The pair are understood to have recently begun following one another on Instagram, fueling speculation that their relationship had blossomed away from the spotlight before Jesy’s latest social media post appeared to confirm they were spending time together.

While neither Jesy nor Ben has publicly commented on the reports, the cozy dinner date has prompted widespread speculation that the singer is embracing a fresh chapter following one of the most emotionally challenging years of her life.

The reported romance marks Jesy’s first publicly linked relationship since her separation from musician Zion Foster earlier this year.

Their breakup came only months after the couple welcomed twin daughters Ocean Jade and Story Monroe before receiving the devastating news that both babies had been diagnosed with Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 1, a rare genetic condition that causes progressive muscle weakness.

The difficult period was documented in Jesy’s Amazon Prime series Jesy Nelson: Life Changing, which followed the family as they attempted to process the diagnosis while adapting to their daughters’ complex medical needs.

Viewers watched as both Jesy and Zion struggled to come to terms with the life-changing news.

In one emotional scene, Zion admitted he felt completely overwhelmed by the situation.

“I’m not equipped to deal with this,” he said during the documentary.

“I’m out of my depth; emotionally, physically and mentally.”

“At the moment I’m surviving. I just need to get help.”

Jesy acknowledged the enormous pressure they were both facing, admitting she could see how deeply the diagnosis had affected her then-partner.

“I can tell he’s really struggling,” she explained.

“For a 26-year-old to have to now be put in this situation… I feel like I can see his life flashing before his eyes.”

Despite attempting to support one another through the ordeal, the emotional strain eventually proved too much for the relationship.

Later in the documentary, Jesy confirmed they had separated.

“It’s hard,” she said.

“It’s just me and mum now.”

She later reflected that the breakup had almost become unavoidable given everything they had experienced together.

“It’s a very traumatic thing that we’ve both been through,” Jesy explained.

“I think it’s quite inevitable for things like this to happen to couples.”

“You’ll either be a team or it’ll tear you apart and unfortunately I feel that’s what it’s done to me and Zion.”

Although the relationship ended, Jesy emphasized there was no hostility between them and insisted their daughters remained the priority for both parents.

“My main priority is my girls,” she said.

“I just want to be the best mum with the best energy and positivity possible.”

She admitted that the atmosphere at home had become increasingly difficult as both she and Zion coped with their grief differently.

“We’re both dealing with this situation completely differently, and together we were clashing,” she explained.

Following the documentary’s release, Zion found himself facing criticism online after excerpts of his comments circulated on social media.

Some viewers interpreted his admission that he felt “out of my depth” as a sign he was stepping away from his responsibilities as a father.

He quickly addressed the backlash in a heartfelt statement shared on Instagram.

“When I said I was ‘out of my depth,’ I wasn’t saying I was walking away from my children or abandoning my responsibilities as a father,” he wrote.

“I was talking about the overwhelming reality of suddenly facing a rare and complex medical diagnosis that I knew nothing about.”

He stressed that vulnerability should not be confused with abandoning his family.

“Being out of my depth meant I was learning,” he continued.

“It meant I was trying to understand.”

“It never meant I didn’t love my daughters or that I wasn’t going to be there for them.”

He concluded by declaring his love for Ocean and Story, writing: “They are my world and always will be.”

On the same day, Zion also shared footage of himself recording a new song centered around the lyrics “Out of my depth,” seemingly inspired by his emotional journey.

Meanwhile, Jesy appears to have gradually begun rebuilding her personal life.

Earlier this year, she briefly sparked speculation after sharing another cryptic photograph hinting at a mystery man, although it was never confirmed whether the individual pictured was Ben Davies.

Now, reports linking her to the Essex businessman suggest the relationship has developed over recent weeks.

Ben is no stranger to reality television headlines himself.

His previous romance with TOWIE original cast member Lydia Bright attracted considerable attention after the pair made their public debut together in April 2024.

Their relationship first emerged after they attended a performance by Lydia’s former boyfriend James Argent, with the Daily Mail confirming they were dating shortly afterward.

Throughout their relationship, Lydia regularly shared affectionate photographs with Ben across social media, documenting holidays, dinners and romantic outings.

However, by January 2025, Lydia confirmed she had returned to single life after the relationship came to an end.

The split appeared amicable, and Ben largely stepped away from the spotlight following their breakup.

Unlike many of the personalities linked to reality television, Ben has maintained a relatively private profile.

Working as a landscape gardener in Essex, he has largely avoided the celebrity circuit despite previously dating one of TOWIE’s best-known stars.

His reported romance with Jesy has therefore come as something of a surprise to fans.

The former Little Mix singer has endured a turbulent few years both personally and professionally.

Following her departure from the chart-topping girl group in 2020, Jesy has spoken openly about the intense pressures of fame, mental health struggles and the online abuse she experienced throughout much of her career.

Becoming a mother brought fresh joy but also unprecedented challenges following her daughters’ diagnosis.

Throughout that journey, Jesy has consistently praised her own mother for providing unwavering support during the most difficult moments.

Now, supporters hope the singer may finally be finding some personal happiness again.

Neither Jesy nor Ben has officially confirmed the relationship, but their recent social media activity and the singer’s carefully framed rooftop dinner photograph have fueled growing speculation that a new romance is quietly blossoming.

For now, the pair appear content to keep things low-key while avoiding public declarations.

As Jesy continues focusing on raising Ocean and Story while balancing work commitments, fans will undoubtedly be watching closely to see whether Ben becomes a more visible presence in her life.

After an extraordinarily difficult year defined by heartbreak, family challenges and life-changing medical news, the reported romance may signal the beginning of a brighter chapter for the singer as she looks toward the future with renewed optimism.