• Video
  • Shop
  • Culture
  • Family
  • Wellness
  • Food
  • Living
  • Style
  • Travel
  • News
  • Book Club
  • GMA3: WYNTK
  • Newsletter
  • Privacy Policy
  • Your US State Privacy Rights
  • Children's Online Privacy Policy
  • Interest-Based Ads
  • Terms of Use
  • Do Not Sell My Info
  • Contact Us
  • © 2025 ABC News
  • Culture

Jessie J says she was diagnosed with Meniere's disease on Christmas Eve

3:17
Jessie J shares new details about her infertility struggle
Chelsea Lauren/Shutterstock, FILE
ByAndrea Tuccillo
December 28, 2020, 6:14 PM

Singer Jessie J is opening up about a health scare she had on Christmas Eve.

The singer, whose given name is Jessica Cornish, said over the weekend that she spent time in the hospital with Meniere’s disease, an inner ear condition that, according to the Mayo Clinic, can cause vertigo and hearing loss.

“I woke up and felt like I was completely deaf in my right ear, couldn’t walk in a straight line,” Cornish said in her Instagram Stories. “Basically I got told I had Meniere's syndrome.”

Editor’s Picks

Channing Tatum pens emotional birthday tribute for Jessie J

  • Mar 27, 2019

Jessie J reveals to fans during concert that she's infertile

  • Nov 15, 2018

Huey Lewis cancels all performances due to hearing loss

  • Apr 13, 2018

“I know that a lot of people suffer from it, and I’ve actually had a lot of people reach out to me and give me great advice, so I’ve just been laying low in silence," she continued. "Now’s the first time I’ve been able to sing and bear it. I just miss singing so much and being around anyone."

Cornish, 32, added that it could’ve been worse and she’s “super grateful” for her health. In another Instagram post, she described how she’s coping with the disease, which, according to the Mayo Clinic, is considered to be a chronic condition.

“I am now watching 'Queen’s Gambit' with my finger in my ear,” she said. “I’ve done the first episode four times because I [have] zero focus and my ear sounds like someone crawled in and turned a hairdryer on."

She concluded by sending love to her fans and encouraged them to stay positive this holiday season.

Editor’s Picks

Channing Tatum pens emotional birthday tribute for Jessie J

  • Mar 27, 2019

Jessie J reveals to fans during concert that she's infertile

  • Nov 15, 2018

Huey Lewis cancels all performances due to hearing loss

  • Apr 13, 2018

Up Next in Culture—

Fat Joe accused of sex trafficking, fraud in new lawsuit

June 20, 2025

'Bridgerton' season 4 marks end of production

June 20, 2025

Ed Sheeran releases new song 'Drive' featuring John Mayer, Dave Grohl: Watch music video

June 20, 2025

Barbara Walters biggest interviews revisited, from Monica Lewinsky to the Menendez brothers

June 20, 2025

Shop GMA Favorites

ABC will receive a commission for purchases made through these links.

Sponsored Content by Taboola

The latest lifestyle and entertainment news and inspiration for how to live your best life - all from Good Morning America.
  • Contests
  • Terms of Use
  • Privacy Policy
  • Do Not Sell My Info
  • Children’s Online Privacy Policy
  • Advertise with us
  • Your US State Privacy Rights
  • Interest-Based Ads
  • About Nielsen Measurement
  • Press
  • Feedback
  • Shop FAQs
  • ABC News
  • ABC
  • All Videos
  • All Topics
  • Sitemap

© 2025 ABC News
  • Privacy Policy— 
  • Your US State Privacy Rights— 
  • Children's Online Privacy Policy— 
  • Interest-Based Ads— 
  • Terms of Use— 
  • Do Not Sell My Info— 
  • Contact Us— 

© 2025 ABC News