Ex-Little Mix star Jade Thirlwall couldn’t contain her pride as she received a huge honour in her native north east, but she admitted she had one wish on the special day
Former Little Mix star Jade Thirlwall enjoyed a bittersweet moment as she received a prestigious accolade. The singer, 33, revealed her pride at being given the Freedom of the Borough in her hometown, calling it the “highest honour my hometown can bestow”.
However, she admitted she wished her grandparents and great aunt could have been by her side with the rest of her family to mark the achievement. The FUFN songstress took to Instagram to share her delight at the accolade.
Sharing a number of snaps from the occasion, which took place on December 17 during a ceremony at South Shields Town Hall, she also penned a lengthy statement. It showcased her pride as she was given the honour with another member of the South Tyneside community.
She wrote: “I’m so proud to come from South Tyneside and couldn’t be happier to receive this alongside South Shields legend Richard Ord MBE – owner of @colmansfishandchips.”
Praising the chip shop owner before getting into her own honour, she said: “The Colmans family have been so kind and supportive of me over the years. You couldn’t meet a more generous and deserving candidate for this award.
” On my way to the event from London to South Shields, I wrote down a little something from the heart about how much it means to me to be a Sand Dancer.
“I was very nervous as I don’t really enjoy public speaking, but looking around the room, I reminded myself I was surrounded by people I love and who got me to where I am today”.
And she went on to say: “What an honour this was, with my family and friends all by my side – my only wish was that my grandparents and great aunt could have been there, all dressed up, celebrating together. Maybe they were”.
She then thanked those who made the day possible before joking: “If you see me walking my cattle around the town, mind ya business. Much love, your Honorary Freewoman Of The Borough x”
Among those praising her in the comments section was Andi Oliver, who wrote: “Awwww Jadey!!! Incredible xxxx” She also posted emojis of flames and love hearts.
Jade has never shied away from her North East roots and made history in the summer as she made an emotional return to her native North East with a powerful and intimate performance for BBC Proms. The former Little Mix star admitted she had gone “full circle” as she took to the stage at Gateshead’s The Glasshouse International Centre for Music.
It marked her first welcome home as a solo artist over a decade after catapulting to fame on The X Factor. It was the first time the Proms had been filmed for television outside of London.
Source: Mirror
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