JoJo Siwa and Chris Hughes are making waves—not just at sea, but in the hearts of fans—as their whirlwind romance continues to flourish. The couple recently packed on the PDA during a sun-drenched vacation aboard Royal Caribbean’s brand-new cruise ship, Star of the Seas.
Hughes, a British reality TV personality best known for Love Island, shared multiple affectionate moments on social media. One photo showed the couple wrapped in each other’s arms, gazing lovingly at each other with the ocean and towering cruise ships as their backdrop. Siwa reposted the image, adding an emotional caption about missing her partner when they’re apart.
The romantic getaway doubled as a family affair. Siwa and Hughes weren’t alone on the exclusive sailing; they were joined by Siwa’s parents, her brother, and his fiancée. The group appeared in several cheerful photos, signaling just how deeply the couple’s relationship has integrated into their personal lives.
Despite the luxe accommodations and celebrity guest list, some of the most endearing moments came from the couple’s downtime. In one clip, Hughes and Siwa played with a baby—presumably the child of influencer friends—while jokingly referring to the moment as “babysitting duties.” Other snapshots showed Hughes shooting hoops on the ship’s basketball court, and later enjoying a day of golf at a Disney-themed course.
The vacation comes on the heels of Hughes speaking openly about the couple’s relationship. He has described their love as safe, solid, and unlike anything he’s experienced before. Since meeting Siwa on Celebrity Big Brother UK, Hughes says he has felt a deep connection that transcends typical dating expectations. From their first conversation, he says, he knew she was someone special.
That spark has since evolved into a full-fledged romance. According to Hughes, he tells Siwa he loves her every day and is already imagining a future with her—including a wedding. He’s even pictured her in a full traditional gown for a “proper English” ceremony.
Siwa, for her part, has expressed her love in both subtle and overt ways—from gushing captions to integrating Hughes into her family events. Their cruise together only seemed to solidify the seriousness of their bond.
Still, the relationship has not been without controversy. As a prominent queer figure who has previously identified as a lesbian, Siwa’s new relationship with a man has stirred debate in parts of the LGBTQ+ community. However, she has been vocal about the fluidity of sexuality and the importance of honoring your current truth, even if it evolves over time.
Hughes has also stepped up as a vocal ally—not just for Siwa, but for broader conversations around queerness and identity. He’s shrugged off social media jabs, including those that question his masculinity or presume his sexuality based on his dating life. He’s emphasized that their love is real, mutual, and deserving of celebration.
Despite living on different continents—Hughes in the UK and Siwa in the U.S.—the pair have kept the spark alive through old-fashioned love letters, late-night calls, and thoughtful trips like this one. Their cruise wasn’t just a romantic getaway—it was a symbol of commitment, family acceptance, and the kind of joyful queer love that doesn’t need to conform to any box.
The pair ended their cruise with a bittersweet selfie before parting ways again. But if their social posts and declarations are any indication, this is far from the end of their love story.
Whether fans are shipping their romance or unpacking the complexity of identity in the public eye, one thing is clear: JoJo Siwa and Chris Hughes are rewriting the script on what modern queer love looks like—and doing it with a whole lot of joy, affection, and sparkle.
