Celebrity Big Brother is usually about drama, alliances, and weird house rules, but this season threw in something no one saw coming: a brand new love story. JoJo Siwa, 22, who first got famous on Dance Moms, surprised everyone by clicking with Chris Hughes, the 32-year-old Love Island alum. At first, they swore it was just friendship, but the late-night talks and constant hanging out told a different story.
As reported by E! News, JoJo ended her relationship with Kath Ebbs and began spending more time with Chris, as seen on the show. In the following weeks, the two shared photos together on social media, drawing attention from fans.
Viewers noted the shift, as JoJo had previously been in relationships with women. In later interviews, she confirmed that she and Chris have discussed the possibility of marriage and starting a family, signaling that their connection has continued beyond the Celebrity Big Brother house.
Big Brother: Jojo Siwa and Chris Hughes’ relationship explored
JoJo and Chris initially fought off relationship rumors while in the Celebrity Big Brother house. They maintained their connection was purely platonic. The intense environment of reality television quite likely accelerated their bond in unexpected ways.
The transition from friend to more probably happened naturally during their time together on the show. After leaving the house, JoJo made the difficult decision to end her relationship with Kath Ebbs. This choice cleared the path for her to explore her connection with Chris openly.
The couple has managed to maintain their relationship despite living on different continents. They split time between the United States and the United Kingdom to accommodate both their careers and personal lives.
JoJo revealed that marriage discussions have become regular topics of conversation between them. She admitted they "pester each other" about future wedding plans and family aspirations. Their families have embraced the relationship, creating what JoJo describes as "one big family." This support system has strengthened their bond and made their intercontinental romance more manageable.
The rapid progression of their relationship doesn't concern either partner, as seen on Big Brother. JoJo emphasized that despite the speed, everything feels right between them. JoJo has been remarkably open about her desire to have children with Chris. She told The Sun:
"I crave them, I absolutely would love to have babies, it's absolutely in my future and I don't think it's that far away."
She insinuated that the timing feels right for her professionally. She explained that her career has reached a stable point where she understands her responsibilities and isn't learning entirely new skills.
What’s next for Jojo Siwa and Chris Hughes?
JoJo described their future together:
"I think we have a beautiful future ahead and I think it's very fast and it's very quick, but it feels so right. I can't explain it, but we have very fun, fun, fun things ahead of us that I'm looking forward to."
The pair faces a unique challenge: sustaining a transnational romance while anticipating big life changes. What began as a reality TV friendship has evolved into discussions about marriage, children, and building a life together across two continents.
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