What Is Really Happening With JoJo Siwa and Chris Hughes? From Big Brother To Birthday Trips

Jojo Siwa, who certainly knows how to get everyone's attention, is caught in a new kind of public relationship story. And this time it involves a man. She and Chris Hughes from Love Island went into the Celebrity Big Brother U.K. house on April 7 as strangers. Just 21 days later they left with a bond so strong they are now defending it on British morning TV. Siwa, who says her ex-partner Kath Ebbs yelled at her at the show’s wrap party, insists Hughes had nothing to do with that breakup. She made this clear on an April 30 podcast. And now they are spending birthdays together getting breakfast in a hotel room. They say it is platonic. How did all this happen in just three weeks live on camera?

Siwa’s time in the Celebrity Big Brother house was never dull. Hughes and Siwa first became close when former castmate Mickey Rourke made homophobic comments toward Siwa. Rourke told other housemates he was “going to vote the lesbian out real quick,” talking about Siwa. He then got into a nearly physical fight with Hughes during a pirate-themed challenge. Big Brother took Rourke out of the house because of his actions. This left Siwa and Hughes with a common enemy to bond over for the rest of the competition. Both Hughes and Siwa were finalists on the show. Hughes came in sixth place and Siwa came in third.

After Rourke left the house Siwa spoke about being queer. She said live that she no longer identifies as a lesbian. Her relationship with Hughes started getting stronger on camera. Siwa and Hughes were seen cuddling. They were even thought to have shared a forehead kiss in a hot tub. This made fans wonder if their relationship was only friendly. Siwa said to Hughes during their final dinner on the show “Christopher the love that I’ve gained for you in this building is insane. You’re a one-of-a-kind gentleman somebody who is so easy to love so easy to laugh with. I really really believe you are a vital part of my life that I didn’t know I was missing.”

The Aftermath Of Celebrity Big Brother And The Lingering Questions About JoJo And Chris

Why Did JoJo Siwa And Her Partner Break Up And Is Chris Hughes Really Just A Friend?

Soon after CBB ended Siwa and her then-partner Kath Ebbs broke up. “Obviously a lot of people think that Chris has something to do with it,” Siwa said on The Viall Files on April 30. “Chris does not have absolutely anything to do with it. Chris and I are friends.” Ebbs had said earlier that Siwa ended their relationship at the show’s wrap party. Ebbs shared in a TikTok on April 26 “I was told that there are confused feelings there. And that they had realized in the house that I wasn’t the person that they wanted to spend the foreseeable future with.” When asked about her ex’s video Siwa claimed that it makes a false story. “Don’t paint it out to look like I cheated on you with him because I did not,” she said. “I will nail my feet into the ground and I will stand on that ground. I did not I would not and I have not.”

Siwa told her side of the breakup on The Viall Files. According to Siwa Ebbs at first did not want to come to the after-party. Siwa suggested they stay in different hotels that night and meet up the next morning. She said this "rightfully" upset Ebbs. But at the time Siwa did not feel she was in the right frame of mind to talk. “I’m already having all these crazy thoughts that I’ve been having in the house and I need to sort them out,” Siwa explained. She has hinted at having many "realizations" about her gender and sexuality during the show. She also told ITV’s This Morning that being on CBB away from outside opinions made her see “things that I was okay with in my life that I should never have been okay with.” According to Siwa she needed time to talk to her mom be alone check her phone and process her thoughts and feelings.

Siwa claims that Ebbs later changed her mind. She decided to show up to the after-party after about an hour to have a conversation. “I’m getting yelled at,” Siwa remembered. “I understand they’re angry and they’re coming at me. But I also keep saying like ‘I’m not in a place to talk.’ I was just with 13 people down to six locked away for 20 days I haven’t spoken to anybody. I’m now in a room with 200 people we’re in this hut it’s outside I haven’t slept in 24 hours I don’t know what’s going on.” Ebbs supposedly kept asking if Siwa was happy or wanted to “end things.” According to Siwa she first kept repeating “I don’t know.” But after supposedly being asked “16 times” Siwa had a new answer. “I was honest and I said ‘If you ask me tomorrow I don’t know my answer. If you ask me right now my answer is yes.’ And then that obviously was taken as yes.”

Public Displays Of Affection And The "Just Friends" Argument That Continues To Puzzle Fans

From Orlando Birthday Celebrations To Mexico Kissing Pictures, The Relationship Keeps Growing

On April 28 Siwa and Hughes told ITV’s This Morning their relationship is simply friendly for now. “Our friendship is hard to explain,” Hughes said. “It’s just a really strong bond between two people which is just a strong friendship. I think you can have a soul-mate friendship I think that’s a thing.” When asked about their future together Siwa did not give a clear answer. “Look he’s a great guy it is platonic we have a lot of fun together life is life,” she said. “I don’t know any future of anything but I am really grateful for our closeness that we have the bond that we have and whatever life does life will do.”

Earlier on April 25 Hughes told E! News that “we’re just fooling around—we’re being kids.” He added “JoJo was like a true support to me. She was someone I can have fun with. From a friendship point of view yeah of course I love her.” If we know anything about JoJo Siwa it is that Orlando is a special place to her. Hughes posted pictures on Instagram of what he called “the prettiest” seven days he spent in Orlando for Siwa’s 22nd birthday. The pair hugged in Disney Springs held hands at Gideon’s Bakehouse and cuddled in a hotel lobby. Siwa posted her own collection of pictures of the two having a hotel-room breakfast. She called it “a week I’ll remember for the rest of my life.” And not just because she probably got to go inside Epic Universe.

But wait there is more. Pictures obtained by The Sun show Hughes and Siwa kissing in Mexico. Despite these photos Siwa has not changed her story about their relationship status. When asked about having a boyfriend on a U.K. morning show Lorraine Siwa laughed in disbelief. “No. It’s funny to me how direct people get these days,” she said. Still Siwa was seen changing the lyrics of her cover of Bette Davis Eyes to Chris Hughes’ Eyes during her recent London shows. This seemed to confirm the romance for many in the audience. Chris also seems very fond of her. He posted a cozy bedroom selfie of the couple on Snapchat with the caption "Sleeping beauty." He recently said his relationship status was “happy” during an interview with House of Cavani. He added that JoJo is his “favorite person.”

Why Chris Hughes And JoJo Siwa's Relationship Status Keeps Everyone Talking

From Their Public Personas To His Past Health Scare, There Is Plenty To Consider

It is worth noting that Chris Hughes has also faced personal challenges. He recently revealed a cancer scare after finding a testicle lump. This is a serious matter. It highlights the importance of health awareness. While this happened separately from the JoJo Siwa drama, it adds another layer to his public life. He is not just a reality TV star, but someone who has gone through personal worries. I believe it is important to remember this when considering his public image.

JoJo Siwa has been a particular interest for many who follow pop culture for a while now. This is especially true since her KISS-like rebrand last year and her song “Karma.” Many Gen Zers grew up watching Siwa as a child star who loved candy and bows. She remains a presence in our culture through all her different projects. This makes people very interested in her life and how she changes over the years. Hughes is not as well-known in the US but his dating life and reality show past have made him quite known in the UK. So, this possible pairing is like a multi-country pop-culture match made in heaven.

Both Siwa and Hughes are very public about their daily lives on social media. They both know how to play the publicity game very well. The fact that they are hinting at a possible romance while not directly confirming it keeps people watching. It creates a sense of mystery and excitement. This strategy certainly keeps them in the news and their fans guessing. Whether they are truly just friends or something more, their story continues to capture attention. It will be interesting to see what happens next with this famous pair.