“It flabbergasts me” - JoJo Siwa on fans questioning her sexuality 

JoJo Siwa has responded to those who doubt the veracity of her sexuality and discussed her changing identity once more. The 21-year-old entertainer, who most recently participated in Season 24 of Celebrity Big Brother UK (CBB UK), talked candidly about her personal growth and the criticism she has faced.

Siwa's open interviews provide a valuable message about queer joy and flexible identity, covering anything from acknowledging she no longer restricts or strictly defines as a lesbian to navigating cruel online rumors. She stated:

"It’s nothing to be ashamed of. The world is going crazy with that one though. It flabbergasts me.”

JoJo Siwa and fellow participant Danny Beard had deep chats when Siwa was competing on Celebrity Big Brother UK. She came to a profound understanding of her sexual identity as a result of these conversations. On the show, she said:

"I've always told myself I'm a lesbian, but I think being here, I've realized, 'Oh no, I'm not a lesbian, I'm queer. I think that’s really cool. I’m switching letters.'”

She went into further details about this discovery in a later interview with US Weekly; she said:

"That was one of the conversations that I thought would never see the light of day! But I don’t mind that it did, because I actually think it starts a very beautiful conversation. I think queer joy is so special and so magical ... It’s nothing to be ashamed of. The world is going crazy with that one though. It flabbergasts me."

Her readiness to divulge such a profoundly intimate revelation paved the way for a more extensive discussion on sexual fluidity and what it means to be "queer." By taking back the phrase, Siwa has emerged as a champion of queer happiness and the value of expressing oneself without being constrained by strict classifications. She urged others to pursue their own journeys without shame or fear of criticism, emphasizing the strength of embracing one's individuality, whatever it may be.

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JoJo Siwa addresses public misconception

JoJo Siwa encountered criticism after her on-air disclosure, with some detractors doubting the veracity of her sexuality. Given that Siwa's public persona has been linked to a very particular image- one that some individuals might have found difficult to reconcile with her queerness.

But in her interview with US Weekly, Siwa confronted these uncertainties head-on and reaffirmed that her sexual identity was authentic:

"People saying that my sexuality has been fake is actually crazy and a discredit to my life that I've had since I fell in love with my first girl."

JoJo Siwa used the occasion to dispel myths about what it means to be queer and to express opposition to the notion that public personalities have to live up to particular standards. For Siwa, her sexual identity is an integral aspect of her identity and not a show.

She's also highlighted the fluidity of sexuality in her interview with US Weekly:

"Sexuality is a spectrum and sexuality is so, so fluid."

Siwa underlined that sexuality is not always straightforward by saying this. As a person develops and encounters new things, it may move, alter, and change. According to her, we shouldn't be constrained or defined by the label we give to ourselves or other people.

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Navigating relationships and public speculations

JoJo Siwa became good friends with co-star Chris Hughes while she was on Celebrity Big Brother UK. After she broke up with Kath Ebbs, their friendship led to suspicions of a sexual relationship. Siwa took advantage of the prevailing public rumors to explain her relationship with Hughes, stressing that it was a friendship rather than a romantic one. She said:

“What’s so special about Chris and I is that our bond is so genuine that neither of us care what people make of it. Because we know our genuine friendship and we know our bond. It’s a great little special friendship that we have. And I literally send him videos of us dancing all the time.”

JoJo Siwa claimed that their friendship was a stunning illustration of how individuals may develop close, meaningful bonds without resorting to romance or sexual relations. Siwa claimed that her relationship with Hughes was unadulterated and founded on respect for one another, humor, and common experiences.

She described a special occasion that cemented their bond:

"He threw a ball of socks at me one day and we were laughing. It was probably that day that I knew that we would be close friends forever."

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JoJo Siwa saw that her idea of herself was changing, especially as she grew older.

“Welcome to being 21. Welcome to being queer. I’ve changed a lot since I was 14 in the last seven years. I’m sure I’m going to change a lot until I’m 28."

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