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Elle
13-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Elle
Chris Hughes Shares How His Relationship With Jojo Siwa Has Influenced Him
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.'
Scottish Sun
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
CBB fans predict JoJo Siwa will take break from fame after telling clue after dumping partner and finding ‘soulmate'
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) CELEBRITY Big Brother fans are predicting JoJo Siwa will take a break from fame after noticing a telling clue in the wake of dumping her partner and finding her "soulmate". JoJo, 21, has seen her star reach new heights after taking part in CBB and striking up a close bond with Love Island star Chris, 32. 8 Fans think JoJo Siwa will take a break from the limelight after spotting a clue Credit: London Entertainment for The Sun 8 Yesterday, Chris Hughes and JoJo talked about being 'soulmates' Credit: ITV 8 The pair struck up a VERY close bond in the CBB house Credit: ITV 8 As soon as she left the CBB house JoJo dumped her partner, Kath Ebbs Credit: Getty But fans now think the busy star, who first found fame as a teenager on Dance Moms, could be set to take a break from the limelight. Yesterday, the star appeared on The Useless Hotline Podcast, where she talked about her future, and said that she had a "big change coming up". Fans now think this could mean she will be taking some time out after she has finished her tour this summer. Taking to Reddit, one fan wrote: "In the podcast, she alluded to making big changes in her life. "She references her mum saying 'it's only been 18 days are you sure about all this'.. something along those lines. "But she doesn't say what she means. My guess would be that after the tour, she wants a break from all the work she's done since like, what, forever?" Other Reddit users immediately agreed, with one saying: "I think once the tour is over, she'll be taking time off and back in the UK with Chris." This one added: "I think she might be considering spending more time out of LA/the US. From things she's said online it's possible." FINDING HER 'SOULMATE' Over the last few weeks JoJo has had a huge amount of attention focused on her, after she got closer and closer to Chris. Fans saw their blossoming connection play out in the Celebrity Big Brother house, which left viewers confused over their seemingly "flirty" behaviour. Jojo Swia on split at the wrap party However, yesterday the pair clarified their relationship status in an interview on This Morning. Speaking about where they go from here, regarding their "close" friendship, the Love Island star said they have a "really strong bond" - calling it a "soulmate friendship". "Our friendship, it's hard to explain... it's just a really strong bond between two people, it's just a strong friendship," Chris explained. "I think you can have a soulmate friendship, that's the thing. 8 ITV fans were left confused by their connection during CBB Credit: ITV 8 Fans think JoJo will take a break after her summer tour Credit: The Mega Agency "To me, it's that energy when it's not the standard friendship you have with your friends, but it's still a friendship, we are friends. "It's nice, I found it strange because it was such a strong friendship. "Having someone in there to go through an experience like that and have someone there everyday when you're emotional, when you're happy... that was beautiful, that was genuinely an amazing thing." Host Ben Shephard grilled the pair and asked if it was just "platonic" or if it could develop into something "romantic". 8 JoJo found fame as a teenager on Dance Moms Credit: Getty Images - Getty 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." SPLIT FROM PARTNER It's been a life changing time for JoJo during her stay in the UK. Not only did she strike up an incredibly close relationship with Chris, her romance with Kath Ebbs, 27, came to an end. Just hours after leaving the CBB house, JoJo ended the relationship. Kath revealed they had been dumped by the Dance Moms star during the wrap party for the ITV reality series. Taking to Instagram on Saturday afternoon, the Australian influencer, who is non-binary, said they were in "complete shock" and felt "numbed out and humiliated" after being dumped by JoJo. They added that dancer JoJo had "fallen in love" with Chris during their time on Celebrity Big Brother. 8 JoJo is now back in the US and was met in LA by her mum Jessalynn Siwa Credit: London Entertainment for The Sun BACK IN THE US JoJo headed back to the US yesterday, wearing Chris' clothes. She touched down on home soil this morning and was still wearing his neon woolly hat. JoJo was greeted at the Arrivals terminal in Los Angeles by her beloved mum Jessalyn Siwa, and the pair were seen having a big hug.
The Sun
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
CBB fans predict JoJo Siwa will take break from fame after telling clue after dumping partner and finding ‘soulmate'
CELEBRITY Big Brother fans are predicting JoJo Siwa will take a break from fame after noticing a telling clue in the wake of dumping her partner and finding her "soulmate". JoJo, 21, has seen her star reach new heights after taking part in CBB and striking up a close bond with Love Island star Chris, 32. 8 8 8 8 But fans now think the busy star, who first found fame as a teenager on Dance Moms, could be set to take a break from the limelight. Yesterday, the star appeared on The Useless Hotline Podcast, where she talked about her future, and said that she had a "big change coming up". Fans now think this could mean she will be taking some time out after she has finished her tour this summer. Taking to Reddit, one fan wrote: "In the podcast, she alluded to making big changes in her life. "She references her mum saying 'it's only been 18 days are you sure about all this'.. something along those lines. "But she doesn't say what she means. My guess would be that after the tour, she wants a break from all the work she's done since like, what, forever?" Other Reddit users immediately agreed, with one saying: "I think once the tour is over, she'll be taking time off and back in the UK with Chris." This one added: "I think she might be considering spending more time out of LA/the US. From things she's said online it's possible." FINDING HER 'SOULMATE' Over the last few weeks JoJo has had a huge amount of attention focused on her, after she got closer and closer to Chris. Fans saw their blossoming connection play out in the Celebrity Big Brother house, which left viewers confused over their seemingly "flirty" behaviour. Jojo Swia on split at the wrap party However, yesterday the pair clarified their relationship status in an interview on This Morning. Speaking about where they go from here, regarding their "close" friendship, the Love Island star said they have a "really strong bond" - calling it a "soulmate friendship". "Our friendship, it's hard to explain... it's just a really strong bond between two people, it's just a strong friendship," Chris explained. "I think you can have a soulmate friendship, that's the thing. 8 8 "To me, it's that energy when it's not the standard friendship you have with your friends, but it's still a friendship, we are friends. "It's nice, I found it strange because it was such a strong friendship. "Having someone in there to go through an experience like that and have someone there everyday when you're emotional, when you're happy... that was beautiful, that was genuinely an amazing thing." Host Ben Shephard grilled the pair and asked if it was just "platonic" or if it could develop into something "romantic". 8 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." SPLIT FROM PARTNER It's been a life changing time for JoJo during her stay in the UK. Not only did she strike up an incredibly close relationship with Chris, her romance with Kath Ebbs, 27, came to an end. Just hours after leaving the CBB house, JoJo ended the relationship. Kath revealed they had been dumped by the Dance Moms star during the wrap party for the ITV reality series. Taking to Instagram on Saturday afternoon, the Australian influencer, who is non-binary, said they were in "complete shock" and felt "numbed out and humiliated" after being dumped by JoJo. They added that dancer JoJo had "fallen in love" with Chris during their time on Celebrity Big Brother. BACK IN THE US JoJo headed back to the US yesterday, wearing Chris' clothes. She touched down on home soil this morning and was still wearing his neon woolly hat. JoJo was greeted at the Arrivals terminal in Los Angeles by her beloved mum Jessalyn Siwa, and the pair were seen having a big hug. JoJo Siwa and Kath Ebbs' relationship We look back at JoJo Siwa's romance with Kath Ebbs: JoJo Siwa went public with hers and Kath Ebbs' relationship in January 2025. The Dance Moms star had been introduced to 27-year-old Australian content creator Kath by a mutual friend called G-Flip six months earlier. JoJo had split with her girlfriend Dakayla Wilson in November 2024 and it is believed she hooked up romantically with Kath soon after. Speaking in March at the 36th Annual GLAAD Media Awards, JoJo said of her relationship: 'I am so happy. I am in a very mature relationship, and it's beautiful. It's taught me so much about life. 'It's taught me so much about love and respect, and it's a beautiful thing. 'It's different in more ways than I can count. I wouldn't even know what to say the biggest is 'cause just everything is so different and special.' Kath even claimed they had talked about marriage together. However, JoJo's romance with Kath abruptly hit the skids on April 25, 2025, at the Celebrity Big Brother wrap party. JoJo dumped Kath at the bash after spending 19 days in the CBB house - where she had grown close to Love Island star Chris Hughes.
The Irish Sun
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
CBB fans predict JoJo Siwa will take break from fame after telling clue after dumping partner and finding ‘soulmate'
CELEBRITY Big Brother fans are predicting JoJo Siwa will take a break from fame after noticing a telling clue in the wake of dumping her partner and finding her "soulmate". Advertisement 8 Fans think JoJo Siwa will take a break from the limelight after spotting a clue Credit: London Entertainment for The Sun 8 Yesterday, Chris Hughes and JoJo talked about being 'soulmates' Credit: ITV 8 The pair struck up a VERY close bond in the CBB house Credit: ITV 8 As soon as she left the CBB house JoJo dumped her partner, Kath Ebbs Credit: Getty But fans now think the busy star, who first found fame as a teenager on Dance Moms, could be set to take a break from the limelight. Yesterday, the star appeared on The Useless Hotline Podcast, where she talked about her future , and said that she had a "big change coming up". Fans now think this could mean she will be taking some time out after she has finished her tour this summer. Taking to Reddit, one fan wrote: "In the podcast, she alluded to making big changes in her life. Advertisement READ MORE CBB "She references her mum saying 'it's only been 18 days are you sure about all this'.. something along those lines. "But she doesn't say what she means. My guess would be that after the tour, she wants a break from all the work she's done since like, what, forever?" Other Reddit users immediately agreed, with one saying: "I think once the tour is over, she'll be taking time off and back in the UK with Chris." This one added: "I think she might be considering spending more time out of LA/the US. From things she's said online it's possible." Advertisement Most read in Reality FINDING HER 'SOULMATE' Over the last few weeks Fans saw in the Celebrity Big Brother house, which over their seemingly "flirty" behaviour . Jojo Swia on split at the wrap party However, yesterday the Speaking about where they go from here, regarding their "close" friendship, the Love Island star said they have a "really strong bond" - calling it a "soulmate friendship". Advertisement "Our friendship, it's hard to explain... it's just a really strong bond between two people, it's just a strong friendship," Chris explained. "I think you can have a soulmate friendship, that's the thing. 8 ITV fans were left confused by their connection during CBB Credit: ITV 8 Fans think JoJo will take a break after her summer tour Credit: The Mega Agency Advertisement "To me, it's that energy when it's not the standard friendship you have with your friends, but it's still a friendship, we are friends. "It's nice , I found it strange because it was such a strong friendship. "Having someone in there to go through an experience like that and have someone there everyday when you're emotional, when you're happy... that was beautiful, that was genuinely an amazing thing." Host Ben Shephard grilled the pair and asked if it was just "platonic" or if it could develop into something "romantic". Advertisement 8 JoJo found fame as a teenager on Dance Moms Credit: Getty Images - Getty 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." Advertisement SPLIT FROM PARTNER It's been a life changing time for JoJo during her stay in the UK. Not only did she strike up an incredibly close relationship with Chris, her romance with , 27, Just hours after leaving the CBB house, Kath revealed they had been during the wrap party for the ITV reality series. Advertisement Taking to Instagram on Saturday afternoon, the Australian influencer, who is non-binary, said they were in "complete shock" and felt "numbed out and humiliated" after being dumped by JoJo. They added that Celebrity Big Brother . 8 JoJo is now back in the US and was met in LA by her mum Jessalynn Siwa Credit: London Entertainment for The Sun BACK IN THE US JoJo headed back to the US yesterday, Advertisement JoJo was greeted at the Arrivals terminal in Los Angeles by JoJo Siwa and Kath Ebbs' relationship We look back at JoJo Siwa's romance with Kath Ebbs: JoJo Siwa went public with hers and Kath Ebbs' relationship in January 2025. The Dance Moms star had been introduced to 27-year-old Australian content creator Kath by a mutual friend called G-Flip six months earlier. JoJo had split with her girlfriend Dakayla Wilson in November 2024 and it is believed she hooked up romantically with Kath soon after. Speaking in March at the 36th Annual GLAAD Media Awards, JoJo said of her relationship: 'I am so happy. I am in a very mature relationship, and it's beautiful. It's taught me so much about life. 'It's taught me so much about love and respect, and it's a beautiful thing. 'It's different in more ways than I can count. I wouldn't even know what to say the biggest is 'cause just everything is so different and special.' Kath even claimed they had talked about marriage together. However, JoJo's romance with Kath abruptly hit the skids on April 25, 2025, at the Celebrity Big Brother wrap party. JoJo dumped Kath at the bash after spending 19 days in the CBB house - where she had grown close to Love Island star Chris Hughes.
Daily Mirror
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
JoJo Siwa spills on late-night bedroom antics with Chris Hughes that never aired on ITV
Dance Moms star JoJo Siwa has revealed that several intimate late-night interactions with fellow Celebrity Big Brother housemate Chris Hughes were never shown on TV JoJo Siwa has lifted the lid on intimate moments from the Celebrity Big Brother house that didn't make it to air - including some cryptic handwritten messages shared with fellow contestant Chris Hughes. Appearing on The Useless Hotline Podcast, the Dance Moms alum confessed that what fans saw was only part of the story. According to JoJo, she and Chris exchanged a series of secret messages under the cover of darkness - far more than what viewers might expect. 'In those first few nights, we were just chatting for fun,' JoJo recalled. 'I don't really remember the exact word or words I scribbled, but I can tell you this: I wrote a lot more than people think. There was a whole hand conversation going on that night - not just four letters.' Curious fans have been trying to decode the brief message seen on camera, but JoJo insists they're missing the bigger picture. 'People keep asking, 'What were the four letters? What did you mean?' And I'm like, 'No, no, no, babe.'' This low-key method of communication didn't go unnoticed. The Big Brother team penalised JoJo and Chris for the rule-breaking stunt by forcing them to communicate only through megaphones for a period of time. In the Diary Room, JoJo was asked directly what she had written on Chris's hand. Her response was strikingly candid: 'It's something that I'm not ready necessarily to be open about or upfront about but it has to do with gender and how do I feel.' She elaborated, visibly wrestling with her thoughts. 'Let's put it this way. Oh my God, this is a lot. Essentially, you have female, you have male. I've met a lot of females and love them but don't feel like I'm them. Met a lot of males, love them but definitely not them.' Then came her revelation. 'I've met a lot of people in my life that are non-binary and these beautiful non-binary people are who I feel the most like. It's not something that I want to say about myself yet but it's something that is confusing. So, that's probably why we were talking about it last night.' The show's response was compassionate. 'JoJo, thank you for being so honest and sharing with Big Brother,' the voice of Big Brother told her. It comes after Chris hit back after trolls branded his 11-year age gap with JoJo as "creepy". Chris, 32, and JoJo, 21, have been at the centre of romance rumours since forming a close friendship inside the Big Brother house - which involved intimacies such as massages and forehead kisses. The pair have continued to see each other since the show's final on Friday, which has fuelled further speculation about the nature of their relationship. Chris found himself the target of online abuse after JoJo was spotted leaving the UK yesterday wearing his clothes. A troll commented under a photo of them playing tennis, claiming their friendship was "inappropriate". Chris quickly fired back, saying: "I have friends who are 50+ too, you weirdo." Despite all the speculation, both JoJo and Chris have insisted their bond is purely platonic. During an appearance on This Morning Chris explained: "It's just a really strong bond between two people, which is just a strong friendship. And I think you can have like a soulmate friendship. And to me it's like that energy of where it's not like the standard friendship that you have with your friends. But you know it's still a friendship, and it's just nice."
