JoJo Siwa Confirms Her New Relationship with Chris Hughes After a Wild Reality TV Journey

Jojo Siwa recently let everyone know she is in a new romantic relationship. This news comes after her split from Australian influencer Kath Ebbs. JoJo had just gone public with Ebbs in early 2025. Since then Siwa has been open about understanding herself better, now identifying as queer. So, who is this new person? It is none other than British television personality Chris Hughes.

The two met earlier this year while filming the 24th season of Celebrity Big Brother UK. They quickly became close friends. Their connection grew stronger when Hughes stood by Siwa during a tough moment in the house. He defended her after another contestant made inappropriate comments about her sexuality. This act of support clearly meant a lot to JoJo and seemed to be a turning point for them.

After the show finished, Siwa and Hughes spent more time together. They even took a vacation to Mexico. They also started sharing loving moments on social media. On June 2, Siwa confirmed their relationship. She stated it is "not platonic anymore" and added that she is "head over heels" for Hughes. She told The Guardian that this has been "a beautiful development, a beautiful connection." Hughes feels the same way.

JoJo Siwa Is "Head Over Heels" for Chris Hughes And Has Never Been Happier

From Reality TV Housemates To A Confirmed Romance, Their Connection Blooms

JoJo has always been open about her life. Now she is defining her relationship with Chris. Despite her already obvious excitement for life she says she has never been happier. "For me personally, the happiness in my life just radiates off of me right now," she shared. "Literally yesterday, I was massaging my cheeks; I’ve never [before] been in pain from smiling so much." This sounds like true happiness to me.

JoJo also talked about her sexuality. She stands by the "queer" label she gave herself while on Celebrity Big Brother. She noted it "best encompasses how I am, and who I am." However she also made it clear she is always growing. "There’s a lot of different sexual identities," she explained. "I think there’s nothing more beautiful than somebody discovering themselves." As she put it, "I’m also living a human life. You can’t help who you love."

For right now, she cannot help but fall for Chris. Their presence online and offline has been very flirty in the weeks since leaving the reality show. While performing in Mexico on May 20, the "Karma" singer changed a lyric during her cover of Kim Carnes’ "Bette Davis Eyes." "He’s got," JoJo sang to cheers from the crowd, "Chris Hughes’ eyes." Footage from the concert showed Chris' surprised reaction. He immediately blew kisses toward the stage. This was a clear sign that something was going on between them.

More recently, Chris and JoJo quite literally showed their dating status when Chris shared a photo of them shirtless in bed. The photo showed JoJo lying with her eyes closed on Chris’ chest. The 32-year-old captioned the photo "Sleepinnn beauty." These public displays of affection made it very clear that their relationship was no longer just a friendship. It seems they are very comfortable and happy together.

Who Is Chris Hughes and What's His Story Before Meeting JoJo Siwa?

A Look At The British TV Personality's Journey From Love Island To Sports Broadcasting

Chris Hughes is a British TV personality and sports presenter. He was born on December 22, 1992, in Gloucestershire, England. He first became famous in 2017 on the third season of Love Island. He finished in third place on the show. After Love Island, he teamed up with fellow contestant Kem Cetinay. They released a music single called "Little Bit Leave It." It reached number 15 on the UK Singles Chart. So he has experience in the spotlight before JoJo.

Since then, Hughes has built a career in sports broadcasting. He has worked with ITV Racing and the BBC’s coverage of The Hundred cricket tournament. In 2025, he returned to reality TV for Celebrity Big Brother UK. That is where he met JoJo Siwa, leading to the start of their relationship. His diverse background shows he is used to being in the public eye. This might help him understand JoJo's world a bit better.

Some people have suggested that JoJo and Chris's closeness is a "PR stunt." They have been accused of playing to the cameras even before CBB UK ended. Siwa addressed these rumors. She stated that she and Hughes have "a very genuine connection" and that "we’re not faking a thing." She also shared that her family has noticed how much happier she is now than she has been in years. This suggests their feelings are real, despite the public speculation.

JoJo Siwa's Dating History And Her Path To Understanding Her Sexuality

Looking Back At Past Romances And How She Came To Embrace Her Queer Identity

Before JoJo and Chris fell for each other, the "Boomerang" singer had several other high-profile relationships. In August 2020, then-17-year-old JoJo Siwa revealed she was dating Mark Bontempo. She called him "amazing" and said she "couldn't have imagined anyone better." By November that year, they had split. JoJo defended him from hateful comments, saying "You have NO idea about mark and I's relationship. how much fun it was. how happy we both were, and how happy we both are. We decided it's best for us to not be in a relationship.... that's all."

What started as a friendship when Siwa met Kylie Prew on a 2020 cruise, became a romantic relationship a year later. JoJo called Kylie "the most amazing, wonderful, perfect, most beautiful girlfriend in the whole world." Siwa also said Kylie encouraged her to be herself. Kylie was supportive when JoJo debated sharing a picture of her "Best Gay Cousin Ever" shirt. JoJo told The Tonight Show that Kylie encouraged her to do it. They later moved in together but split in October. They reunited briefly in 2022. Prew is still a good friend to JoJo, and they talk often.

In March 2022, JoJo stated she was "not single and I don't want to mingle," confirming a relationship with Katie Mills. She teased that she had "played the field" and was "very, very, very happy" with Mills. However, this romance was not always fun. In March 2023, Siwa posted a video calling out "love bombing" and "clout chasing" from unnamed exes. Mills responded on TikTok, saying she was "done being quiet." She claimed Siwa was the one who made their romance public, and Mills had asked permission before posting any photos. Mills said she had "text receipts to prove it."

Avery Cyrus, a YouTuber, was another person Siwa briefly dated in 2022. They celebrated their 12-day anniversary, with Siwa saying their personalities "mash together so well." But in December that year, the relationship ended. Two days after Cyrus confirmed the split, Siwa vaguely criticized a person for using her for fame. She claimed she "got used, for views and for clout" and "got tricked into being told I was loved and I got f--king played." Cyrus, however, said they "left on great terms and are still friends." She added that their relationship "was very real" and she had "nothing but love for JoJo and her family."

Dakayla Wilson, a dancer, was another connection for JoJo. Siwa hard-launched their relationship in an August TikTok, calling Wilson her "girlfriend." Wilson was "on board" with Siwa's plan to have triplets. Siwa even spent $30,000 on Wilson's 19th birthday celebration in Hawaii. "We are very madly in love,” JoJo told E! News. But by November 2024, they had gone their "separate ways."

Most recently, JoJo was with Kath Ebbs. Siwa confirmed their relationship in January 2025. Ebbs also posted photos of them kissing. But just three months later, Ebbs revealed they broke up during the Celebrity Big Brother UK wrap party. Ebbs said she was told there were "confused feelings" and that Siwa "had realized in the house that I wasn't the person that they wanted to spend the foreseeable future with." Siwa explained that being away from outside opinions during filming helped her realize what she was "okay with in my life that I should never have been okay with in the first place." This led her to Chris Hughes.

What's Next For JoJo Siwa and Her New Relationship In The Public Eye?

As Her Career Takes New Turns, How Will Her Personal Life Continue To Evolve?

JoJo Siwa has been on a real rollercoaster ride. She went from having Chris Hughes defend her on Celebrity Big Brother UK after homophobic comments from actor Mickey Rourke, to breaking up with Kath Ebbs, and then partnering up with Hughes. She told Billboard that 30 days before, she "would have never even imagined I’d be friends with Chris Hughes." She called their now-official relationship "the weirdest" idea.

Now, Hughes is the closest person in her life. She says he is someone she would "die for." She feels that "when someone comes into your life and you enjoy it, you can tell." She understands that figuring out her sexuality in front of the world is hard. "It’s really hard because people tear it apart," she stated. She recognizes that others might not understand her journey. She said there are people going through the same thing she is, identifying one way and then realizing something different. She felt she was put in a box she did not belong in when she first came out. "I’ve dated beautiful women, I’ve date beautiful non-binary people, I have dated men… but I realize that’s just who I am. I realize for myself that I just like humans."

JoJo is also looking forward to her 22-date "An Unforgettable Night Out" summer tour. It starts on July 10 in Houston, Texas. At 22, she says "I’m an adult now, which is crazy." This is her first major tour in three years. She says "There’s elements in this show that make it a lot different than just a typical concert." The show will mix her songs with stories from Dance Moms and funny skits. It sounds like she is ready for a new chapter in her career and her personal life. It will be interesting to see how her relationship with Chris Hughes grows as she continues to share her life with the world.