Little Mix reveal their key to success and it's so CUTE

Friendship goals! ❤️❤️❤️

Author: Alex RossPublished 26th Nov 2018

The fabulous Little Mix girls joined us backstage ahead of their AMAZING performance at Hits Radio Live at the Manchester Arena on Sunday 25th November. We couldn't wait to find out about their new album 'LM5', their plans for 2019 and and their love for pop princess Ariana Grande.

Since Perrie Edwards, Jesy Nelson, Leigh-Anne Pinnock and Jade Thirlwall won The X Factor back in 2011, the girls have achieved global success, making them one of the biggest girl bands in the world right now. So when they joined Hits Radio presenter Sarah-Jane Crawford for a chat, we just had to find out what they believe is the key to their success.

When Sarah-Jane asked the question, all three girls simultaneously said "friendship". Leigh-Anne then added, "Also the fact we all want the same thing, and good songs! There's not one person who's trying to be the stand-out."

Jesy then added, "We just know we are stronger as a four and we are very supportive of each other as individual, which I think is very important to have in a group. It's nice to be told everyday that you are good at something."

Friendship goals! ❤️

Meanwhile, after Ariana Grande publicly supported the girls against Piers Morgan last week, Perrie, Jesy and Leigh-Anne expressed their love for the 'One Last Time' singer, admitting she is their 'Queen'.

After their backstage interview, Little Mix put on an amazing performance to the crowd at Hits Radio Live, performing hits such as 'Touch', 'Only You', Shout Out To My Ex' and 'Woman Like Me'. We're gutted Jade couldn't be there but family comes first and our thoughts are with her and her family.

Check out the best photos from Hits Radio Live 2018:

Ellie Goulding backstage at Hits Radio Live with Sarah-Jane Crawford

Little Mix reveal their key to success and it's so CUTE

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Ellie Goulding backstage at Hits Radio Live with Sarah-Jane Crawford

We are so excited for Hits Radio Live 2019 that tickets are on sale NOW! There are two places you can buy your tickets from, Eventim and Ticketmaster. Be sure to get yours now for our show on Sunday 17th November 2019 where we'll once again be bringing you the biggest hits live at the Manchester Arena.

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WATCH: Hits Radio Live 2018 Highlights

We also chatted with Cheryl backstage about what she has planned for Christmas with baby Bear.

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