Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · September 21, 2025 · Entertainment

JoJo Siwa Defends Queer Identity Amidst Relationship Buzz with Chris Hughes

JoJo Siwa has insisted that she is not straight following questions surrounding her sexuality, as she stated that her current relationship with boyfriend Chris Hughes (pictured) does not negate her previous romances with women

JOJO SIWA SETS THE RECORD STRAIGHT: 'I'M NOT STRAIGHT, I'M QUEER!'

In a candid interview on Sirius XM's Smith Sisters Live, JoJo Siwa, 22, has finally addressed the drama surrounding her relationship with Chris Hughes, 32. The singer and social media sensation has been facing backlash from the LGBTQ+ community for allegedly "going straight" after previously coming out as pansexual.

JOJO'S PAST LOVERS SPEAK OUT

The Dance Moms star, 22, previously came out as pansexual and had a number of public same-sex romances, before falling for Love Island star Chris, 32, while in the Celebrity Big Brother house in April and now identifies as queer (pictured with ex Kath Ebbs in March)

Before getting together with Chris in the Celebrity Big Brother house, JoJo had a string of high-profile romances with women, including actress Maddie Ziegler's sister, Mackenzie. However, her latest relationship has sparked outrage among some members of the LGBTQ+ community.

JOJO'S ROMANTIC PAST

In an effort to set the record straight, JoJo revealed that she is still queer and proud of her identity. "Just because I'm in a hetero relationship does not mean I'm straight," she emphasized. "And okay, just say all of a sudden I said, 'yeah, I'm straight'. Awesome. Who cares? Great. Beautiful."

In a new radio interview, the dancer got candid about how she labels her sexuality, and hit back at accusations that she was now straight because she was currently dating a man

JOJO'S LOVE FOR CHRIS

JoJo gushed about her current beau, Chris Hughes, saying that he has been an incredible partner and ally to her identity. She recalled how he rushed to her defense in the Celebrity Big Brother house after Mickey Rourke made a series of homophobic comments towards her.

CHRIS HUGHES - JOJO'S ROCK

While the Karma singer also gushed that Chris has always been supportive of her and how she identifies, recalling how he rushed to her defence in the CBB house after Mickey Rourke made a series of homophobic comments to her (seen)

"From the very beginning of our relationship," JoJo explained, "Chris said, 'so you can be anything you want. I just love you. I don't want you to change. I just love you.' That shows who he is as a straight white male that shows the kind of person he is to stand up for the young 22-year-old queer person in the house."

JOJO'S FANS STAND BY HER

Despite facing backlash from some members of the LGBTQ+ community, JoJo's fans have been overwhelmingly supportive of her relationship with Chris. "I've never experienced a love like his," she gushed. "No-one has made me feel that way. It's so destined to be together and the best thing that's ever happened to me is falling in love with him."

JOJO'S CONCERN FOR YOUNG LGBTQ+ COMMUNITY

However, JoJo expressed concern for young members of the LGBTQ+ community who may be affected by the backlash she has received. "I think older people in the community need to realise that the way you treat me in this situation doesn't affect me, I promise, at all," she said. "But it does affect the people who are years younger than me seeing what you're saying about me."

JOJO'S FINAL MESSAGE

In a heartfelt message to her fans and the LGBTQ+ community, JoJo emphasized that love is love, regardless of orientation or identity. "Love is love," she said. "And that goes both ways... just because I am in a heterosexual relationship doesn't discredit my past."