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JoJo Siwa Embraces 'Queer' Identity as Romance With Chris Hughes Deepens

Her experience on Celebrity Big Brother UK led her to embrace a queer identity following her shift from friendship to romance with the Love Island alum

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Overview

  • In an E! News interview the 22-year-old explained that she now prefers the term queer because it serves as an inclusive “umbrella” letting her simply be herself
  • Siwa and Hughes crossed paths in April on Celebrity Big Brother UK, initially calling themselves platonic soulmates before publicly confirming their romance in early June
  • After leaving the Big Brother house, Siwa ended her relationship with influencer Kath Ebbs and soon after went public with Hughes
  • Facing claims that the relationship was a PR stunt, Siwa told PerthNow that her newfound happiness couldn’t be manufactured and radiates naturally
  • The star said she feels so content and relaxed in her current relationship, describing the love as real and peaceful