Hughes and Siwa's friendship began earlier this year on "Celebrity Big Brother UK," where they were both contestants. In the "Big Brother" house, Hughes stood up for Siwa after co-contestant Mickey Rourke grilled her about her sexuality.

Things are heating up between JoJo Siwa and Chris Hughes. The couple met while they were both contestants on the U.K.'s Celebrity Big Brother in April 2025. Viewers started to speculate that the duo were becoming more than just friends while the show was airing.