Things are heating up for JoJo Siwa and Chris Hughes, who have transitioned from friends to a romantic couple since meeting on the reality show “Celebrity Big Brother” in April 2025. Initially, fans speculated about their relationship while the show aired, but Siwa maintained that their bond was purely platonic at the time.
In an exclusive interview with Us Weekly, Siwa reflected on her friendship with Hughes, stating, “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.”
Despite her initial denials, the couple sparked romance rumors after Siwa shared cozy photos from her birthday trip with Hughes on Instagram in May 2025. She described the week as “more magical than anything,” hinting at the deepening nature of their relationship.
As time passed, Siwa confirmed that she and Hughes had taken their relationship to the next level. Here’s a timeline of their evolving romance:
April 2025: After the “Celebrity Big Brother” season finale, Siwa’s split from her previous partner, Kath Ebbs, was confirmed. Shortly thereafter, she and Hughes made their first public appearance together on ITV’s “This Morning,” addressing relationship rumors. Hughes described their connection as “a really strong bond between two people,” suggesting that it felt like a soulmate friendship.
May 2025: Siwa opened up about her ongoing friendship with Hughes, stating, “We still speak all the time, obviously, naturally. Now to be out of the house, we just exist, and it is what it is. We’re happy, and we have each other. It’s a great little special friendship that we have.”
May 2025: The couple continued to grow closer, making headlines when they were spotted kissing on social media. Siwa described Hughes as her “friendship soulmate,” indicating that their bond had deepened significantly.
June 2025: In a candid interview, Siwa confirmed that their relationship had shifted from friendship to romance after Hughes posted a photo of them in bed together on Snapchat. “It’s not platonic anymore, and it’s been a beautiful development, a beautiful connection, and I’m absolutely head over heels for him and he’s the same way,” she explained, dismissing any rumors that their relationship was a public relations stunt. “Clearly, you’ve never been around us. The happiness in my life just radiates off of me right now.”
July 2025: Hughes discussed their romance in depth during a cover story for Fabulous magazine. He described their meeting as serendipitous, stating, “Life has an unexpected way of bringing two people together, and this feels like that. We were meant to cross paths. We keep saying to each other it was serendipity. Life handed me a blessing in my lap.” He also shared that their first kiss felt like a scene from a movie, adding, “I can’t keep my hands off her now.”
Hughes addressed the 11-year age gap between them and even hinted at the possibility of marriage in the future. Siwa, in a show of affection, shared Hughes’ cover photos on her Instagram story, praising him for his inner beauty as well. “Obviously, beautiful from the outside, but his core is more beautiful than anyone could even begin to imagine. … I’m lucky that I get to experience it in full every day,” she wrote.
As their relationship continues to blossom, fans are eager to see where this enchanting romance will lead. JoJo Siwa and Chris Hughes have captured the hearts of many with their genuine connection, and their journey is just beginning. Whether they choose to keep their relationship private or share more with the world, one thing is clear: they have found something special in each other.