JoJo and Chris: From Reality Show to Romance
After weeks of speculation about the nature of their relationship, JoJo Siwa appears to have confirmed her romance with British reality star Chris Hughes during a performance in Mexico City. The 21-year-old dancer changed the lyrics of Kim Carnes’ classic hit “Bette Davis Eyes” to “Chris Hughes eyes” while performing at the Tecate Emblema Festival on Saturday.
The viral moment, which Siwa herself shared on TikTok, comes after Hughes flew 12 hours from the UK to Mexico to support Siwa and celebrate her 22nd birthday, according to Capital FM.

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From Celebrity Big Brother to Mexico City
The unlikely pair first connected during their stint on UK’s “Celebrity Big Brother” in April 2025, where their close bond raised eyebrows among viewers and fellow housemates alike. Despite entering the house with a partner—Australian content creator Kath Ebbs—Siwa’s relationship with Hughes quickly became a focal point of the series as they were frequently seen cuddling, sharing beds, and exchanging affectionate gestures.
Following the show’s finale on April 25, Siwa made headlines when she broke up with Ebbs at the wrap party. While both Siwa and Hughes initially maintained their relationship was purely platonic, describing it as a “soulmate friendship” during a joint appearance on ITV’s “This Morning,” Siwa hinted at the possibility of more when she said, “Life is life. I don’t know any future of anything,” according to The US Sun.
A Very Public Reunion
After three weeks apart—during which they maintained contact through frequent FaceTime calls and social media interactions—Hughes and Siwa reunited in Mexico City, where Siwa was scheduled to perform at the Tecate Emblema Festival. On Sunday, May 18, Hughes confirmed their reunion by sharing a cozy photo of the pair on Snapchat with the caption “Finally reunited.”
Footage circulating on social media showed Hughes waiting backstage for Siwa after her performance, with one clip captioned “Sweet Christopher waiting for his girl.” Fans quickly drew comparisons to another high-profile couple, with one commenting, “It’s giving Travis and Taylor!” referring to Taylor Swift and NFL star Travis Kelce’s relationship.
A Lyrical Confirmation
While the pair have been sharing increasingly intimate photos on social media since their reunion, Siwa’s lyric change during her Mexico City performance appears to be the most direct confirmation of their relationship status. The moment, which fans have described as a “hard launch,” came during her cover of “Bette Davis Eyes,” when she substituted the iconic chorus line to reference Hughes.
Siwa shared the performance clip on her own TikTok account, where it quickly went viral. Comments ranged from “Is this how they are announcing they are official????” to “This is the hard launch to end all hard launches,” according to The Nerd Stash.
Identity and Self-Discovery
The relationship marks a significant chapter in Siwa’s public journey of self-discovery. During her time on “Celebrity Big Brother,” Siwa—who previously identified as a lesbian—shared that she now identifies as queer. “I’ve always told myself I’m a lesbian, but I think being here, I’ve realized, ‘Oh no, I’m not a lesbian, I’m queer,'” she explained to fellow housemate Danny Beard during the show.
When asked about Hughes during a recent speaking engagement at Stanford University, Siwa offered further insight into their connection, calling him “a vital part of my life that I didn’t know was missing” and “a really incredible, sweet man.” She concluded by saying, “He’s a keeper, we’ll keep him around, we’ll see,” which prompted whistles from the audience.

Mixed Reactions
While many fans have expressed support for the couple, their relationship has not been without controversy. Critics have pointed to the 11-year age gap between Hughes, 32, and Siwa, who turns 22 on May 19. Others have questioned the timeline of events, with some accusing Siwa of emotional infidelity during her relationship with Ebbs.
In response to a viral photo of the pair cozying up in Mexico, one X (formerly Twitter) user commented, “JoJo is literally on top of him, honestly she has no shame whatsoever,” while others defended the couple’s right to happiness after their genuine connection on the show.
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