JoJo Siwa’s bond with Chris Hughes grew undeniable as the pair exchanged cuddles, flirty moments, and emotional confessions in the Big Brother house – with Kath Ebbs revealing their relationship with the Dance Moms star has come to an end

JoJo Siwa has always lived her life in the public eye, but even fans weren’t fully prepared for the emotional rollercoaster that unfolded during her time with Chris Hughes on Celebrity Big Brother.

The unlikely pairing became a fan favourite on the show, despite JoJo being in a relationship with her partner Kath Ebbs, who announced the Dance Moms star brutally dumped her at the CBB afterparty less than 24 hours after exiting the house.

As whispers grow louder that JoJo, 21, ended her relationship to focus on her deepening bond with Chris, 32, we take a look back at all the signs that she was “falling” for the former Love Islander.

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Physical signs

From hand-holding and cuddles to playful teasing, fans of CBB were sure JoJo and Chris had intense chemistry. They didn’t shy away from close contact – giggling, cuddling, and even one eyebrow-raising moment where JoJo licked chocolate off Chris’s shorts.

It was so obvious that fellow housemate Ella Rae Wise accused the former Love Islander of isolating himself and “not getting to know” anyone else in the house.

Bedtime antics

Perhaps the most telling moments came during more private glimpses into their bond – including being caught on camera holding hands and laughing together in bed. The pair would often keep other housemates awake as they had deep chats well into the night.

At one point, JoJo was called out by Big Brother for “drawing” something on Chris’s hand – with fans speculating it was a love heart.

Heartfelt comments

JoJo didn’t just show it – she said it plenty of times. During the final, JoJo gave a speech at the dinner table in front of her housemates as she said that Chris “feels like family” and he’s “the best thing” to come out of the whole experience.

The US star then said that she has love for Chris as she told him “the love I’ve gained for you is unreal.”

“48 hours”

After receiving a letter from Kath, JoJo cryptically told Chris, “Give me 48 hours,” hinting that she needed time to process her feelings – and possibly make a difficult decision about where her heart truly lay. She later doubled down, telling Chris, “I’ll tell you something in 48 hours,” only fueling speculation that she was weighing a major choice between her current relationship and a future with Chris.

And sure enough, within 24 hours of leaving the Celebrity Big Brother house, JoJo’s former partner Kath claimed she had dumped them “at the after party with Chris in the room next door”.

JoJo’s mum gave her blessing

Jessalynn Siwa, JoJo’s mother, didn’t stay silent. She re-shared a fan-made video comparing JoJo and Chris’s chemistry to the iconic love story of Jack and Rose from Titanic. The “Titanic vibes” comment sent the fandom into a frenzy – especially since Jessalynn’s repost was seen as a subtle seal of approval.

The video featured JoJo and Chris dancing from the Celebrity Big Brother livestream, alongside the caption: “JoJo and Chris are so giving me Jack and Rose vibes. She’s the rich one who has fell in love with someone who is lower class than her and she has probably never had this much fun in her life.

“This is definitely the closest love story to Titanic yet.”

Chris’s emotional reaction

It wasn’t just JoJo declaring her feelings. Chris Hughes was visibly emotional when speaking about JoJo, even tearing up at one point. He compared JoJo to his ex-girlfriend, highlighting their shared personality traits and the connection he felt – suggesting his feelings were very real and very deep.

The Love Island star admitted his “love” for the US star during his exit interview on Friday. “JoJo was a pure rock to me, she was someone I can have fun with and I had fun with her every day,” he said.

“That is to me is a beautiful friendship.”

Kath’s shock video

Meanwhile, JoJo’s partner Kath Ebbs became noticeably absent. She disappeared from social media during JoJo’s stint on the show, with her first video back announcing that she had been brutally dumped by the Dance Mom’s star at the afterparty.

Kath claimed they had “flew across the world” to support JoJo, and she was left heartbroken when her worst fears came true. Once the pair came face to face, the relationship abruptly ended.

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