JoJo Siwa has spoken out once again about her romance with Chris Hughes, firmly shutting down critics and revealing the unexpected ways she protects their relationship from outside pressure.

The formerĀ Dance MomsĀ star and theĀ Love IslandĀ alum began dating shortly after appearing together onĀ Celebrity Big BrotherĀ in April 2025 ā and JoJo now insists the reality show ākickstartedā something real between them.
While many expected JoJo, who came third on the ITV series, to throw herself into nonstop TV work afterwards, she has surprised fans by revealing that she purposely turns down job offers to avoid putting strain on her relationship.
Speaking toĀ The Sun, JoJo said:
āSomething important to both of us is that nothing comes between us ā nothing makes anything stressful or feels like weĀ haveĀ to do something.ā

The dancer has been heavily linked to the next series ofĀ Strictly Come Dancing, especially after her run onĀ Dancing With The StarsĀ in the U.S. But insiders say she will only say yes if the timing doesnāt jeopardise her relationship with Chris.

Their romance has sparked endless online speculation ā some questioning their age gap, others doubting the authenticity of the relationship altogether, especially as JoJo previously identified as a lesbian before joiningĀ Celebrity Big Brother.
But JoJo insists none of this matters to her or Chris.
She says speculation always happens āto anyone who meets someone on television,ā explaining that the two of them are ābobbing and weaving and ducking and divingā through the rumours as they focus on whatās real.

JoJo also revealed that their relationship unfolded in a very unconventional way. They didnāt go on a ānormalā first date.
Instead, they met onĀ Big Brother, spent a month apart after filming, then took a trip to Mexico ā where things officially began.

Now, the couple spend most of their time together, even though Chris admits it requires constant flying back and forth. Despite the distance, he says he loves visiting JoJo in America, joking that her dad is āthe older version of me.ā
According toĀ The Sun, Chris and JoJoās father, Tom, have even bonded over regular golf sessions in Palm Springs.
This heart-to-heart from JoJo comes just as Chris revealed that the run-up to Christmas will be the longest theyāve been apart ā five full weeks ā before he reunites with her in the U.S.
Adding to the social media buzz, JoJoās ex Kath Ebbs also made headlines recently when she and new partner Tilly Lucas-Rodd pranked fans on TikTok by pretending to get engaged with matching rings. JoJo and Kath split shortly afterĀ Big BrotherĀ wrapped earlier this year.


