Leigh-Anne Pinnock has teased new music as she took to her Instagram Stories on Wednesday.

The former Little Mix star, 32, looked fresh-faced and glowing in a makeup-free selfie, wearing a cosy grey hoodie and headphones while seated inside what appeared to be a recording studio.

Flashing a peace sign at the camera, she hinted that something big is coming, writing: ‘Oh guys I’m so ready. You better have missed me.’

Earlier this year, it was reported that the singer was just weeks away from making her return to music after taking some time out following the release of her EP, No Hard Feelings.

A source told The Sun: ‘Leigh-Anne’s album is as good as complete and now it’s all about planning for the year ahead.

‘She is hugely proud of the music she’s put out already, but she has taken a new direction when it comes to this record.

Leigh-Anne Pinnock has teased new music as she took to her Instagram Stories on Wednesday (pictured in 2023)

The former Little Mix star, 32, looked fresh-faced and glowing in a makeup-free selfie, wearing a cosy grey hoodie and headphones while seated inside what appeared to be a recording studio

‘Her debut single, Don’t Say Love, is unlikely to make it on to the tracklist.’ 

Last year, Leigh-Anne released a new solo single, Stealin Love, however her record label allegedly ‘wouldn’t pay for a music video’.

At the time, the singer announced that she would be dropping five new songs ‘that fit together in their own world’.

But insiders revealed her label Warner Records did not approve a video to accompany the release after she ‘failed to impress’ with solo singles Don’t Say Love and My Love.

Leigh-Anne reportedly had to put her own money into her solo career after not securing the ‘financial backing she hoped for’.

A source told The Mirror: ‘There was so much excitement around Leigh-Anne’s solo career but that seemed to wane after the first two tracks.

‘Warner heavily backed Don’t Say Love for her debut but were disappointed with how it charted. The same was true with My Love.

‘There’s no doubt that Leigh-Anne is a huge talent and solo success can take time to build. 

Earlier this year, it was reported that the singer was just weeks away from making her return to music after taking some time out following the release of her EP, No Hard Feelings

‘But lately she’s struggled to get the financial backing she hoped for – to the extent that she has even contributed herself to the campaign. And now her latest track, Stealin Love, is being released with no video.’

Leigh-Anne launched her solo career in June 2023 after Little Mix went in their separate directions.

The band announced their split in December 2021, when they revealed the trio would be taking a break following 10 ‘amazing’ years together.

Since the split, bandmate Leigh-Anne has embarked on a successful solo career, and even received Glamour’s Musician of the Year award last October.