She may have returned to Los Angeles and resumed rehearsals for her upcoming tour, but JoJo Siwa’s heart clearly remains in the UK — and more specifically, with former Love Island star Chris Hughes.
The 21-year-old Dance Moms alum is reliving memories from her time on Celebrity Big Brother, especially the close friendship she formed with Chris, 32. Their surprisingly tight-knit bond inside the Big Brother house raised eyebrows, and it’s now reportedly sparking major interest from TV executives.
As Chris recently posted a heartfelt message online about their experience in the house, including several cosy snaps with JoJo, the pop star reshared the images on her Instagram Story with a heart emoji — a clear sign she’s still feeling sentimental.
In another image, showing Chris and fellow housemate Jack P. Shepherd dressed as pirates, JoJo wrote: “I miss these 2 and this day and this house.” She even reacted with laughter to a screenshot Chris shared from a family text chat about the now-infamous house challenge where he and JoJo used a litter tray during a cat-themed task: “This made me cackle,” she wrote.
Are JoJo and Chris Headed for a TV Deal?
Despite denying romantic rumours, both JoJo and Chris have described their connection as that of “soulmates,” and industry insiders believe there’s huge commercial potential in their relationship.
A source told The Sun: “Chris and JoJo are being bombarded with lucrative offers since becoming the stand-out housemates of the series. There’s a lot of speculation they’ll end up doing a TV show together – with ITV keen to capitalise on their natural connection and bond.
“It’s early days, as no one expected them to form this kind of relationship, but the public are so invested it would be mad for ITV not to take advantage of it.”
A TV insider confirmed that negotiations are underway, though nothing is confirmed yet. Representatives for JoJo, Chris, and ITV have all been contacted for comment.
Did Chris Secretly Give JoJo a Ring?
Adding fuel to the speculation, eagle-eyed fans believe Chris may have gifted JoJo a personal keepsake — a ring.
JoJo has been spotted wearing what looks like Chris’s signature ring on a necklace in recent social media posts. Fans took to TikTok and X (formerly Twitter) to point out the striking similarities between the ring on her chain and one often worn by Chris in the CBB house.
“That ring looks so familiar,” one TikTok user noted. “Just like the hoodie and beanie did at the airport. Little hints are being dropped right here.”
Another wrote: “Could he have given her his ring?! It literally looks identical.”
JoJo also wore the ring in a recent TikTok where she confessed she no longer enjoys many things she liked before Big Brother. “I don’t like anything that I liked before being on Big Brother,” she said. “The food, the drinks, the habits — everything’s changed. I miss the tea in England, I miss Jack making my tea, and I miss stealing Chris’s tea.”
Breakup With Kath and Soulmate Talk
JoJo and Chris appeared on This Morning to clarify their relationship as a “platonic soulmate friendship.”
JoJo broke up with her Australian influencer partner Kath, 27, shortly after the CBB wrap party. During a recent appearance on The Viall Files podcast, JoJo confirmed that Chris wasn’t the reason for the split.
“Chris and I are friends — a very special friendship unlike any I’ve had before. But the situations are completely unrelated,” she explained.
JoJo said she was asked not to talk about the breakup publicly: “Out of respect for another human in the situation, they’ve asked me not to speak about it or them. I told them that makes it seem like I’m avoiding the situation, which I’m not.”
“Friendships to Last a Lifetime”
Chris recently took to Instagram with a heartfelt post reflecting on his time in the Celebrity Big Brother house.
“Lots of amazing memories, and an experience of a lifetime I’ll keep close to my heart,” he wrote. “Special shout-out to everyone in the house. Friendships to last a lifetime — you all know who you are.”
The post included several candid moments: Chris and JoJo playing tennis, having drinks, and spending time with friends.
Body language expert Judi James, however, suggested during their joint interview on This Morning that Chris might be pulling back emotionally. She said: “This is a reality ‘no-mance’ with Chris gently but carefully uncoupling… while JoJo looks up at him like a child trying to get attention.”
She pointed out how Chris mirrored the presenters’ body language instead of JoJo’s and gave her a pat on the leg that looked “parental,” as he turned his focus away from her.
Still, the public continues to obsess over the pair’s unlikely but captivating friendship — and with a potential TV deal on the table, this “platonic soulmate” duo may not be done captivating audiences just yet.
Source: dailymail.co.uk
