Jessie J tearfully pokes fun at herself after being spotted on celeb dating app

| Senior TV Reporter Published August 16, 2026 1:02pm Updated August 16, 2026 1:02pm To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Jessie J has tearfully poked fun at herself after her reactivated profile was spotted on the dating app Raya. It was reported that the singer, 38, was back on the VIP matchmaking app for celebs, following her breakup with basketball player Chanan Colman, who she met on Raya in 2021. Jessie has now shared a video poking fun at her return to the app, in which she initially duped her fans into thinking the matter at hand was something far more serious. Sitting at a vanity unit, the Price Tag singer tearfully told her followers: ‘My management have just told me something and I want to tell you guys the truth. ‘There’s a story being run about me tomorrow in The Sun, an article, and I did do it. I did…’ Keeping the gag going, Jessie then revealed: ‘I updated and reactivated my Raya account on a dating app. I did. For two days, I surrendered. I just got excited and I updated my pictures.’ ‘There’s a story being run about me tomorrow and I did do it. I did…’ (Picture: Jessie J/Instagram) Jessie J also tagged the official Raya account and wrote: ‘I don’t think the privacy part of the app works’ (Picture: Lounis Tiar/SOPA Images/Shutterstock) Among the pictures reported to have been added was one of the singer attending the O2 Silver Clef Awards at the Royal Albert Hall in July. ‘But I didn’t update my bio because I wanted to be mysterious. But I’ve deactivated it now and I’m really sorry and I won’t do it again,’ she said. In the caption to the Instagram post, she tagged the publication and joked: ‘We could have gone on a date. Think of the stories you have got then.’ Jessie also tagged the official Raya account and wrote: ‘I don’t think the privacy part of the app works.’ It comes after Jessie announced last month that she and partner Chanan, who she shares a three-year-old son with, split ‘a long time ago’ following a ‘sad and difficult situation’. The singer has split from basketball player Chanan Colman, who she met via Raya in 2021 (Picture: Shane Anthony Sinclair/Getty Images) She wrote on Instagram: ‘Chanan and I decided to end our romantic relationship some time ago, it has been a sad and difficult situation, but we have been focused on navigating the change privately and positively for a healthy and happy co-parenting environment for our son, and ourselves. ‘Unfortunately, being in the public eye, this is the easiest way to let people know the truth, before rumours circulate or a false narrative is written.’ Jessie continued: ‘We will always continue supporting each other with love, respect and care as friends and most importantly being Sky’s Mum and Dad, so if you see us out and about together as a family, or posting each other on socials every now and again. Deals of the Day Parents can save up to 30% on Kickers school shoes ahead of the new term The back-to-school hack that's helping parents avoid queues and sold-out sizes Could your hair be wavy rather than straight? This brand thinks so Could your star sign improve your skincare routine? This new beauty launch thinks so Best skincare for menopausal skin? This dermatologist-created treatment is tailored to you ‘That’s exactly what we are doing. Raising and loving Sky together, supported with a positive friendship.’ Arrow MORE: My ex lied to get me into bed – I don’t know if I can get over her again Arrow MORE: My date showed me something most people would find disgusting – I loved it Arrow MORE: The ‘primal’ sex act women love — but has a reputation for being cringe