Former Little Mix singer Leigh-Anne Pinnock has bravely detailed a period of profound heartbreak in her marriage to footballer Andre Gray, following a betrayal that shattered her trust.
A Betrayal That Shook the Marriage
Speaking candidly on Paloma Faith's Mad Sad Bad podcast, the pop star revealed she and her husband, whom she married in 2023, endured a "weird time" where his actions caused her significant pain. Pinnock described the experience as a form of "betrayal" that led to a devastating loss of trust.
"I think that sort of not being totally honest and losing trust and that kind of betrayal - I think like heartbreak is wild," she confessed. "It's awful and especially someone that you're so madly in love with and that they can hurt you."
The Turning Point: Therapy and Self-Realisation
The couple's path to healing began when Andre Gray, who had moved abroad to play for Aris Thessaloniki in Greece, recognised his own selfish behaviour. Pinnock explained that the physical distance gave him time for introspection.
"He started playing abroad and he had more time to himself to kind of look and realise that everything that he was doing was not how you make a relationship work, it's not. It's selfish," she shared.
Crucially, Gray decided to seek professional help. He went to therapy, a move Pinnock credits as vital for their recovery. "I think that person has to want to change and he did," she stated. "And I think you can go through things in a relationship, but if they aren't willing to change for you, forget it."
The Power of Forgiveness and Moving Forward
Leigh-Anne, who shares twin children with Gray, framed their journey as a powerful lesson in forgiveness. She referenced a TikTok video from June 2024 where she first alluded to Gray breaking her heart early in their relationship.
"I learnt the power of forgiveness," she told Paloma Faith. "I'm still with the person who broke my heart and he went out of his way to change for me. I think if you can actually get to the other side and make it through it, it makes it all worthwhile."
Addressing potential critics, she defended her choice to stay, emphasising that forgiveness should not be seen as weakness. "It is OK to give somebody another chance but it isn't OK to let somebody take the piss out of you," she advised.
She concluded with a message of strength, saying: "Make sure you have those barriers up to protect yourself and to know when enough is enough... Don't see forgiveness as a weak thing to do, it can be a really powerful and healing thing."
