Joy Huerta became emotional while discussing the breakup of her musical duo with her brother Jesse, according to HOLA. She said she learned the group was separating only about 20 minutes before the news became public.
The singer spoke through tears during the interview, and according to UnoTV she also said she was afraid. HOLA reported her remark that she found out shortly before the audience did.
Coverage of the split has focused on what comes next for the act. El Informador reported that Joy said "Jesse & Joy" will continue even with Jesse absent. MILENIO reported that Jesse responded to his sister's decision to carry on alone, saying he would not step away if it were not necessary.
The duo, made up of the siblings, has been one of the best-known acts in Latin pop. The reporting does not specify what led to the separation or when it took effect.
Joy's account of how she learned the news has become a central thread in the coverage, with outlets in Mexico and elsewhere picking up her comments. The story has drawn attention in part because of the timing she described.
Neither the reason for the split nor the terms of the pair's future work have been detailed in the reports available. What is clear from the coverage is that Joy intends to keep performing under the name while Jesse steps back.
Watch for further statements from either sibling, and for any announcement about upcoming releases or performances under the Jesse & Joy name.
