**JoJo Siwa Opens Up About Her Close Bond with Chris Hughes Following Celebrity Big Brother**
JoJo Siwa, the American singer and former Dance Moms star, has spoken publicly about her close relationship with British television presenter Chris Hughes, describing him as feeling “like family”. Their friendship blossomed during their time on the recent series of ITV1’s Celebrity Big Brother, where their growing closeness was a central narrative for viewers. Since leaving the show, the pair’s relationship has continued to make headlines, prompting both speculation and support from fans.
Siwa, 22, shared new details during an interview on Channel 4’s Sunday Brunch, offering a glimpse into how her parents have warmly welcomed Hughes into their lives. She revealed that her mother, in particular, has developed a fondness for the former Love Island contestant. “My parents think the absolute world of him and he and my dad are like best friends,” Siwa explained. “Chris was actually telling me that yesterday they went to the spa together. They’re literally best friends. Mum absolutely adores him. I love watching her watch us because I’ve never seen my mum so happy.”
These heartfelt observations suggest that the connection between Siwa and Hughes goes well beyond the confines of televised reality drama. Siwa expressed that there is a sense of family unity, remarking, “It feels like he’s been in my family for however many years. It just feels like they all get along as well as I do.” Despite ongoing rumours about a potential romantic element, both have maintained that their relationship, which began platonically during the show, has simply grown deeper in a way that feels natural and comfortable.
Siwa also hinted at plans for the future involving more time spent together, both in the UK and across the Atlantic. She acknowledged, “There will definitely be a lot more time spent here, and a lot more time spent over there, but we both have families on either end.” This comment points to a commitment to keeping their bond strong, regardless of geographical distance or busy schedules.
For those unfamiliar with Siwa’s career, she initially found fame through Dance Moms and has built up a successful music career, with songs like ‘Karma’ and ‘Guilty Pleasure’ released in 2024. Hughes, now 32, is best known as a sports presenter and for his earlier appearance on Love Island, making him a familiar face to UK audiences long before Celebrity Big Brother.
Reflecting on her decision to enter the Celebrity Big Brother house, Siwa described how natural the choice felt to her. “I didn’t even question a yes or no. It was an immediate yes,” she recounted. For Siwa, who essentially grew up on reality television, the environment felt like a “little bit of home.” She admitted that before joining the show, she had a strong instinct that it would be one of the most significant steps she had ever taken. “Something told me, for my personal life, it was going to be the best thing I’d ever done—and by a landslide, it has been,” said Siwa.
The intensely scrutinised setting of Big Brother, where contestants’ every move is captured on camera, offered Siwa a chance to show the public her authentic self. “For people to just get to see the real me was something that I wasn’t sure how to share… I guess I wasn’t brave enough to do it on my own.” The experience, she suggests, ended up being transformative, both for her personally and in terms of her public image.
The most recent season of Celebrity Big Brother concluded with Coronation Street’s Jack P Shepherd being crowned the winner. Siwa impressively finished in third place, while Chris Hughes came in sixth. Their high-profile performances in the house have clearly extended beyond the screen, fostering meaningful real-world connections.
As JoJo Siwa and Chris Hughes continue to appear together on social media and at public events, their friendship—rooted in sincerity and mutual respect—remains a subject of positive attention for fans. Both stars seem to value not only their own kinship but also the joy it brings to their families, suggesting that their paths may remain entwined for the foreseeable future.