Perrie & Jesy: “We ignore the body haters!”

Despite rumours of a fallout, Perrie Edwards and Jesy Nelson looked closer than ever as they co-ordinated their outfits in Miami

There were T rumours of a rift between them recently, but strutting hand-in-hand in the sand, Perrie Edwards and Jesy Nelson looked more united than ever as they appeared relaxed and happy on the beach in Miami earlier this month.

In matching hoop earrings and choker necklaces, they showed off their figures in bikini tops and high-waisted denim shorts – and despite Jesy’s recent break-up with TOWIE star Chris Clark, she looked in high spirits.

Perrie sparked speculation of tension between the pair after posting a photo on Instagram of Little Mix but cropping Jesy out – although they both denied any fallout.

The pals have suffered from body insecurities over the years, and have been cruelly body shamed by trolls. However, they have hit back, insisting that they’ve learned to deal with the haters over the years.

Jesy, 25, says: “We just try to forget about any nasty comments really. We like to eat food and so does everybody else. And if we put on weight, we put on weight, and if we lose weight, we lose weight.”

Meanwhile, Perrie, 23, now dating England footballer Alex Oxlade-chamberlain, says she’s lucky enough to be able eat anything she wants – but says the girls’ dance routines help to keep her in shape.

She reveals: “I eat whatever I want. I love all kinds of food. I love healthy food, unhealthy food. I do a lot of dance and it’s so hard on your body – that’s enough exercise for me.”