Jessie J reveals what happened after ‘struggling’ during Bafta TV Awards performance
It was her first TV performance in six years.
Jessie J has explained why she found her Bafta TV Awards 2025 set a challenge.
Last night, the Price Tag singer, 37, sang on TV for the first time in six years with song The Awards Goes To.
But hours after the annual awards ceremony wrapped, Jessie revealed she had found her performance a ‘struggle.’
On Instagram, Jessie said she had been suffering from acid reflux, which affected her vocals.
The Bang Bang sinder explained: ‘My acid reflux about 2 hours before my performance on the BAFTAs tonight said “HELLO JESS.”
‘People who know how that is (or singers) I’m sure could see me struggling, but I threw the mic stand and pushed through.’
Jessie J explained she was suffering from acid reflux (Picture: Instagram) What is acid reflux?The NHS states that heartburn is a burning feeling in the chest caused by stomach acid travelling up towards the throat (acid reflux). If it keeps happening, it may be called gastro-oesophageal reflux disease.
The health body suggested eating smaller more frequent meals, losing weight if you’re overweight, and finding ways to relax to stop or reduce heartburn.
‘I love life. It’s never perfect, but it is real. Grateful to be back and remembering how mad and magical this whole thing is. There is no hiding in these streets.’
Jessie previously described her Bafta performance as an ‘honour’.
In a statement, she shared: ‘I haven’t sung on British television in years. What a way to come back, it’s an honour. But who will the award go to, that’s the question.’
Singer-songwriter Tom Grennan, 29, also performed at the awards bash.
Full list of Bafta 2025 winnersFilm - Conclave
Leading actress - Mikey Madison, Anora
Leading actor - Adrien Brody, The Brutalist
Director - Brady Corbet, The Brutalist
EE Rising star - David Jonsson, Alien: Romulus
Outstanding British film - Conclave
Make-up and hair - The Substance
Costume design - Wicked
Short animation - Wander To Wonder
Short film - Rock, Paper, Scissors
Documentary - Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story
Supporting actor - Kieran Culkin, A Real Pain
Supporting actress - Zoe Saldana, Emilia Perez
Cinematography - The Brutalist
Casting - Sean Baker and Samantha Quan, Anora
Editing - Conclave
Adapted screenplay - Conclave
Original screenplay - A Real Pain
Original score - The Brutalist
Sound - Dune: Part Two
Film not in the English language - Emilia Perez
Production design - Wicked
Outstanding debut by a British writer, director, and producer - Rich Peppiatt (Kneecap)
Children's and family film - Wallace and Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl
Special visual effects - Dune: Part Two
Animated film - Wallace and Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl
Jessie said the acid reflux affected her vocals (Picture: John Phillips/BAFTA/Getty Images for Bafta)In December, it was revealed that Jessie banked over £7,000,000 in pop earnings last year despite not releasing any new music in three years.
She made an astonishing £7.6million, equating to almost £28,000 per day.
The figures were lodged at Companies House and take her ongoing earnings at Who You Are Ltd and Who You Are Touring Ltd to £9.9million.
Jessie banked the large pay cheque despite not releasing any new music since 2021 single I Want Love.
It was Jessie’s first TV performance in six years (Picture: Jeff Spicer/BAFTA/Getty Images for BAFTA)It comes after the singer’s decision to cut ties with record label Republic and manage her own career.
She has been signed to the company for 17 years, releasing her big hits like Price Tag and Domino through them.
Posting the news on Instagram lin 2023, Jessie explained that she was keen for there to ‘not be a negative spin’ on the news as there was ‘nothing but good vibes’, and so had decided to show her face while making the statement that her lawyer was recommending.
‘I’ve just been texting my lawyer and he said that I needed to write a statement about this decision that I have made,’ she said.
The Bafta TV Awards 2025 is available to stream on BBC iPlayer.
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