All the signs Chris Hughes and JoJo Siwa were secretly dating after confirming romance with VERY public kiss in the pool

The Irish Sun

22-05-2025

CHRIS Hughes and JoJo Siwa gave us plenty of clues they were dating long before they "confirmed" they were in a relationship.
The Celebrity Big Brother stars have continued to
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Pop star JOJO Siwa and Love Island hunk Chris Hughes have sent the rumour mill into overdrive after being spotted sharing a kiss in a hotel in Mexico
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Chris Hughes and JoJo Siwa have dropped clues they were dating for weeks now
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The CBB stars reunited in Mexico City this week
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It comes after
During her set, the Dance Moms star gave a shout out to the Love Island hunk.
It came when she was singing the famous song Bette Davis Eyes.
Instead of singing, "she's got Betty Davis eyes", the YouTube star sang; "
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JoJo Siwa and Chris Hughes spotted holding hands
The crowd could be then be heard cheering their approval.
Fans said the pair have made no secret about their close connection after dropping a series of clues.
Here we take a look at some of the signs that their relationship was more than just a friendship.
THIS MORNING CONFESSION
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JoJo didn't deny wanting things to turn romantic with Chris
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Chris and JoJo appeared on ITV's This Morning just days after their CBB exit, where she didn't deny wanting things to turn romantic.
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Co-host Ben Shephard grilled the pair and asked if it was just "platonic" or if it could develop into something "romantic".
JoJo laughed and said: "He's a gorgeous boy, look, he's a great guy, it is platonic, we have a lot of fun together.
"Life is life and I don't know any
future
of anything but I'm really grateful for the dynamic that we have and the bond that we have.
"Whatever life does, life will do."
BY MY SIDE FOREVER
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The US star the former Love Islander will be in her life forever
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In her Viall Files interview,
JoJo, who dumped her partner Kath Ebbs at the CBB wrap party, also addressed speculation involving Chris, firmly denying he played any part in her split.
JoJo said: 'Obviously a lot of people think Chris has something to do with it. Chris does not have absolutely anything to do with it.
'Chris and I are friends. We have a very great friendship. It is a very strange like, you were meant to be in my life, we have a very special bond.
'It's genuinely unlike any friendship bond I have ever created.
'But my situations are completely unrelated and that's unfortunate because things got misconstrued.'
WEARING CHRIS' CLOTHES
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JoJo was spotted wearing Chris' clothes at Heathrow Terminal 5
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Since being separated, JoJo has rocked various items of Chris', including his orange beanie hat, his bracelets and caps.
The Dance Moms star fled the UK wearing
While other eagle-eyed fans went full detective mode with what they believe is a subtle clue that JoJo may have fallen for Chris during her appearance on the Viall Files podcast.
One fan took to
Reddit
to point out a moment during the episode that they believe hints at a budding romance.
The fan penned: 'Probably overreading lol...
'But did anyone else notice that towards the end of the (Viall Files) podcast, when they asked her what her love life looks like in the near future, she reached for and spent some time holding/playing with a very particular piece of
jewellery
?
'Hanging on her necklace that people have been discussing today.'
Another replied: 'Definitely the same ring.'
A third chimed in: 'Well spotted, I think you are on to something there.'
Chris had previously been photographed wearing a nearly identical silver ring during a night out with a male friend, fuelling speculation that he may have gifted it to JoJo before she returned to the U.S.
COMMUNICATION IS KEY
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The pair have remained in close contact since leaving the famous CBB house
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The reality stars have maintained their close friendship, despite being thousands of miles apart.
The pair have jumped on each others
TikTok
lives and JoJo regularly said on social media that she has been speaking to Chris.
They made no secret about their connection on Instagram Q&As, where JoJo admitted she was missing Chris and the UK.
REUNION PLANS
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Chris made the 12-hour trip from the UK on the weekend to support JoJo at her gig
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Chris jetted across the Atlantic to be with JoJo for her 22nd birthday
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JoJo previously said she was planning a trip back to the UK for the end of May.
But in a surprise move Chris jetted across the Atlantic to be with JoJo for her 22nd birthday.
The star, who has so far insisted they are just good friends, then melted hearts when he was
But Chris has now raised eyebrows even further with his latest tribute to the former Dance Moms star.
Some followers even think it is his sign that they are an official couple.
Chris has shared a selection of photos on Instagram with the caption: "The previous 7 days have been the prettiest.. 😊💫🎂."
JoJo replied: "& happiest:). Heart is overflowing 🤍."
The first shot is a sweet black and white photo of the pair cuddled up together with their heads resting on each other.
Chris and JoJo were also captured as they took a selfie during a night out and while snuggled into each other as they lay on a sofa.
The most intimate picture showed JoJo sitting on Chris' lap as they nestled in to each other in a cafe.
At first glance, fans could be forgiven for thinking they were sharing a kiss.
Chris is also photographed with JoJo's mum Jessalynn Siwa, who also starred on Dance Moms, and her loved ones.
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Chris and JoJo snuggled into each other as they lay on a sofa
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