Chris Hughes Shares How His Relationship With Jojo Siwa Has Influenced Him

Elle

13-07-2025

After forming a fast friendship on Celebrity Big Brother U.K., JoJo Siwa and Chris Hughes sparked public interest with their growing bond. In the weeks following the show, the pair traveled together, spent time with each other's families, and shared increasingly affectionate posts online, further fueling speculation about a possible romance.
The former housemates initially described their connection as a 'soulmate friendship' during an April interview on This Morning.
One month later, Siwa and Hughes have begun to offer some clarity into their romance. Here's everything we know about their relationship so far.
Siwa and Hughes were both contestants on Celebrity Big Brother U.K. At the time, Siwa was still in a relationship with Australian actor Kath Ebbs. However, viewers took note of her chemistry with Hughes, especially during emotional moments in the house.
The two frequently spent time together on the show, with Hughes defending Siwa during a difficult confrontation with another contestant. During an appearance on The Useless Hotline Podcast, Siwa said his support was part of what made her realize 'he's a good man.'
'He is somebody I would want my children to be like,' she shared on the podcast. 'He's such a great gentleman. He's also hilarious and a good ball of fun. He's a special guy.'
'We're very similar in our energy, in our outlook on life,' Siwa added. 'Chris was there for me at my lowest times and I was there for him at his lowest times. That's what made it so special.'
She also praised Hughes's reaction to the homophobic comments she received on the show, saying, 'That showed Chris's true personality and it was beautiful to see. People obviously say what they want about people, but that showed me who he really is.'
Speculation about Siwa and Hughes's relationship continued, especially after the two traveled together and began appearing in each other's social media posts.
On May 20, Siwa performed a cover of 'Bette Davis Eyes' in Mexico and changed the lyrics mid-song to reference Hughes—singing, 'He's got Chris Hughes' eyes.'
The following day, Siwa celebrated her 22nd birthday by sharing an Instagram, opening with a photo of her resting her head on Hughes's shoulder. 'A week I'll remember for the rest of my life,' she wrote.
Hughes posted his own photos, writing, 'The previous 7 days have been the prettiest.. 😊💫🎂.'
On June 1, Hughes appeared to confirm their relationship with a Snapchat photo of himself shirtless in bed, kissing Siwa on the forehead. The caption read, 'Sleeepinnn beauty.'
The next day, Siwa publicly confirmed their romance in an interview with The Guardian, stating: 'It's not platonic anymore, and it's been a beautiful development, a beautiful connection, and I'm absolutely head over heels for him.'
She also addressed rumors that the relationship was a publicity stunt, saying, 'Clearly, you've never been around us. I won't ever speak for him, but for me personally, the happiness in my life just radiates off of me right now.'
'Literally yesterday, I was massaging my cheeks; I've never [before] been in pain from smiling so much,' she added.
She also said she woke up to Hughes singing one of her songs that morning. 'You know when you're alone, how you feel? You are your true, raw self,' she explained. 'I've obviously felt like that before, but never around one single person.'
On July 12, Hughes told The Sun's Fabulous Magazine about his relationship with Siwa.
'Life has an unexpected way of bringing two people together, and this feels like that,' Hughes shared. 'We were meant to cross paths. We keep saying to each other it was serendipity. Life handed me a blessing in my lap.'
Hughes added that when he met the Dance Moms alum he experienced a 'magical feeling,' recognizing her as 'the most precious person.'
'I adored the ground she walked on and the way she handled herself,' he continued.
He then offered a timeline of their romance, saying when the show ended they still talked 'all the time.' He then 'flew to Mexico City to surprise her,' beginning the 'best three days of my life.'
'Our first kiss was genuinely special—it felt like I was in a movie,' he explained. 'I can't keep my hands off her now.'
As for the negative and positive attention their relation has garnered: 'I don't care,' said Hughes, continuing, 'I wouldn't go to the effort of loving someone for any other reason than it being real. Having been in this industry for eight years, I needed to adapt to having criticism from different angles. The past few months have actually made me a little stronger mentally.'