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JoJo Siwa Confirms Relationship with Chris Hughes and Embraces Queer Identity

She postponed her US tour to prioritize her UK relationship

JoJo Siwa felt like she 'boxed herself in' by calling herself a lesbian (Raymond Hall/GC Images)
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Overview

  • JoJo Siwa confirmed she is in a romantic relationship with Chris Hughes after they met on Celebrity Big Brother UK earlier this year
  • Siwa has publicly identified as queer after previously defining herself as a lesbian, underscoring her evolving sexual identity
  • She postponed her US tour, originally set to begin on July 10, hinting at forthcoming shows in Europe
  • The couple are in talks with ITV2 about a potential reality TV series, though no deal has been finalized
  • Christine McGuinness defended Siwa’s right not to explain her sexuality and said public figures should not have to justify their personal lives