JoJo Siwa may be singing a new tune—and fans are convinced it’s about fellow Celebrity Big Brother star Chris Hughes.
Speculation is swirling around Siwa and Hughes after a recent performance in Mexico, a cozy birthday celebration, and some not-so-subtle social media content—despite the duo insisting their relationship is platonic. Could romance be on the horizon, or are they just really, really close friends? Let’s break it all down.
From Reality TV to Real Chemistry?
JoJo Siwa and Chris Hughes first met while filming Celebrity Big Brother UK, where their on-screen connection immediately caught viewers’ attention. During their time in the house, the two were spotted cuddling, kissing, and sharing emotional moments—despite the controversy surrounding their 10-year age gap. Siwa is 22; Hughes is 32.
At the time, Siwa was still publicly linked to Australian influencer Kath Ebbs, 27. That relationship has since ended, and fans are now dissecting every post, lyric, and glance between Siwa and Hughes for clues about what might be blooming.
Birthday Bliss and Big Clues
On May 21, Siwa turned 22 and shared a series of Instagram photos from her birthday week, many of them featuring Hughes. In the first photo, Hughes is shown adoringly looking at Siwa as she rests her head on his shoulder. Other snaps show the pair sharing breakfast—Siwa sipping from a mug emblazoned with Hughes’ face—and a sweet video of Hughes surprising her with hand-wrapped gifts.
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“The week I’ll remember for the rest of my life,” Siwa captioned the carousel, calling the celebrations “magical,” “meaningful,” and “absolutely beautiful.”
Hughes also took to Instagram, sharing his own set of memories from the week, writing: “The previous 7 days have been the prettiest…”
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Fans? Officially losing it.
The Lyric Change Heard ’Round the Internet
If fans weren’t already suspicious, Siwa sent speculation soaring after her live performance of Bette Davis Eyes in Mexico. In a cheeky twist, she swapped the original lyric “She’s got Bette Davis eyes” with “Chris Hughes’ eyes”—while Hughes was in the audience.
Naturally, TikTok lit up.
“Chrisss Hughes’ eyes. No stopppppp I am too invested in this,” one user wrote. Another added, “Omg JoJo and Chris we are literally all rooting [for] you, seriously made for each other.”
@itsjojosiwa Joelle X Bette Davis Eyes x Live in Mexico City:)🤍
Others joked: “Please just put us all out of our misery Jojo and tell us you’re married already,” and “I cannot tell if this is a hard launch or if you guys are platonic…”
So… Are They or Aren’t They?
In a joint interview on This Morning following their Big Brother exit, both Siwa and Hughes emphasized their bond was platonic. When asked whether there’s potential for something more in the future, Siwa played it cool: “Whatever life does, life will do.”
She also used the show to speak openly about her evolving identity, noting that she now identifies as queer rather than strictly lesbian. “I think that’s really cool, I’m switching letters. I’ve dropped the L and I’ve gone to the Q, baby!” she said with a laugh.
Whether Siwa and Hughes are besties or something more, the internet is hooked—and clearly, so are they.
