
In a world where celebrity romances are scrutinized more intensely than anything else, fans have become relentless love detectives. Keeping celebrity relationships private has turned into an almost impossible task. Recently, Chris Hughes and JoJo Siwa found themselves at the center of such attention. The moment that captured the internet’s attention came when Hughes shared a Snapchat photo of himself and Siwa in bed, captioned “Sleeepinnn beauty.”
The image showed Siwa nestled against his chest, sparking widespread speculation and prompting Siwa to finally address the rumors.
JoJo Siwa has finally spoken out, putting an end to the whispers and revealing the truth about her bond with Chris Hughes.
JoJo Siwa breaks silence as Chris Hughes photo fuels dating speculation
In a candid conversation with The Guardian, JoJo Siwa
shared how her connection with Chris Hughes has grown into something deeply romantic, saying, “It’s not platonic anymore, and it’s been a beautiful development, a beautiful connection.”
She expressed being completely smitten and confident, confirming that the feeling is mutual.
Addressing the backlash, Siwa firmly denied claims that their relationship is a publicity stunt, stressing that anyone suggesting so has clearly never witnessed their bond. She spoke about the overwhelming happiness this relationship brings her and how it radiates from within.
Jojo Siwa confirms she is officially dating Chris Hughes in a new statement to The Guardian:
“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.” pic.twitter.com/MlXrvJBG8J
— Pop Base (@PopBase) June 2, 2025
Just the day before, JoJo Siwa found herself rubbing her cheeks from the rare pain of smiling too much, a clear sign of how happy she has been lately. She described her bond with Christopher Hughes as deeply authentic, with no pretending involved. Adding to the charm, she has even given him an affectionate nickname: “sweet Christopher.”
The connection between Siwa and Hughes seems undeniably real and full of joy. Still, not everyone in the audience was supportive of their romance.
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JoJo Siwa, who was reportedly a lesbian, faced backlash for the viral photo, stirring strong reactions from fans and critics alike.
Love is powerful and transformative, especially within the LGBTQ+ community, where it symbolizes courage and pride. During Pride Month, a time to celebrate bold love, JoJo Siwa’s recent photo with Christopher Hughes sparked significant backlash on social media. Many fans were offended by the image, leading to a heated response that overshadowed their love and also the essence of Pride Month.
JoJo spend years presenting herself in the lesbian community and literally invented gay pop to only turn around and immediately start dating a guy.
— Dr sherri (@Reform_West) June 2, 2025
The pride community is not gunna be happy about this one! 🌈
— NJ Patriot (@njpatriotx) June 2, 2025
Doing this in pride month is just nasty
— BoujeeCvnt (@BoujeeNcvnt) June 2, 2025
Alongside the backlash, some fans also expressed discomfort over the noticeable age gap between JoJo Siwa and her partner.
He ten years older than her …. Ion like that. They both could be dating more around the age. IMO pic.twitter.com/bLp7E3A2n4
— Put Up Prince$$ (@SunnyBanks_) June 2, 2025
Mind you she’s 20 & he’s 42 years old
— Jade | Fan Account (@JadeAtPremium) June 2, 2025
The viral photo, combined with JoJo Siwa’s confirmation of her relationship, ignited a strong backlash from fans for sensitive reasons. Social media, especially X’s comment sections, have been flooded with disapproval. This is not new for Siwa, who faced similar criticism during her Grammy nomination, when many fans had a good laugh
. Despite the negative reactions, Siwa appears happy and comfortable in her relationship with Chris Hughes, showing resilience amid the controversy.
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