Little Mix Perform Without Perrie Edwards As She Spends Time With Zayn Malik In New York

When Little Mix took to the stage at Wednesday night's Jingle Bell Ball in Manchester, there was something missing...

Oh, that would be it - a whole member of the band.

Perrie Edwards was a notable absentee as her bandmates Jesy Nelson, Leigh-Anne Pinnock and Jade Thirlwall played the festive gig.

Not that they looked as if it affected them though as they rocked the Manchester Arena looking fantastic in outfits that showed off their toned physiques.

Perrie has been pictured in New York over the last few days supporting boyfriend Zayn Malik as One Direction played Madison Square Garden.

However, Perrie isn't just on a jolly in New York - a spokesperson for the band has told The Sun that she is suffering with throat issues due to a "recurring tonsil problem".

Too many kisses with Zayn perchance?

"Perrie is very disappointed to miss out," the statement read. "However, Leigh-Anne, Jade and Jesy do not want to let down the fans coming to see them so will perform at the upcoming shows, including Capital FM's Jingle Bell Ball at the O2 this Saturday, without her until she is well enough to return."

Get well soon Pezza!

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