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JoJo Siwa Changes TikTok Display Name to 'Joelle' as She Teases Big 2026 Plans

The move is being read as a rebrand by her 46 million TikTok followers.

Overview

  • Siwa updated her TikTok profile display name to Joelle Siwa on New Year’s Eve while keeping her username as @jojosiwa.
  • She posted a Dec. 31 TikTok lip‑syncing to her 2016 song Boomerang and captioned it, “What a year it is ahead,” hinting at 2026 projects.
  • Comments on her posts ranged from enthusiasm about a fresh era to confusion from users who hadn’t realized Joelle is her given name.
  • Recent coverage notes that boyfriend Chris Hughes has referred to her as Joelle, underscoring the shift toward her full name.
  • Separate reporting points to a scheduled JoJo-themed Royal Caribbean appearance in June 2026 featuring meet-and-greets and fan activities.