Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · June 22, 2025 · Entertainment

JoJo Siwa's Chicago Pride Controversy: Pressure, Backlash, and Public Scrutiny

JoJo Siwa has been hit by cruel backlash after it was revealed she'd pulled out of an appearance at a Chicago Pride event due to a 'scheduling conflict'

JOJO SIWA'S LOVE LIFE IN SHAMBLES: SINGER DROPS OUT OF CHICAGO PRIDE EVENT AMID CRUEL BACKLASH

The drama surrounding JoJo Siwa's love life just got a whole lot messier! The 22-year-old singer, who recently confirmed her relationship with Love Island star Chris Hughes, has sparked a social media frenzy after pulling out of an appearance at the Chicago Pride event.

According to sources close to the situation, JoJo had been scheduled to take the stage at the Back Lot Bash in Chicago on Sunday, but organizers revealed via Instagram that she would no longer be performing due to a "scheduling conflict." But let's be real, folks - we all know what really happened here. JoJo's love life has been under scrutiny since she and Chris went public with their romance earlier this month.

The singer had been due to take to the stage at the Chicago Back Lot bash on Sunday, but in a post on Instagram, organisers revealed she will no longer be performing (pictured in 2024)

The drama started when JoJo posted on Instagram about feeling pressured into labeling her sexuality as lesbian after coming out in 2021. And now, it seems like that pressure has caused her to back out of the Pride event just days after postponing her US tour. Talk about a PR nightmare!

As expected, social media is filled with reactions from fans and haters alike. Some are calling JoJo out for being flaky, while others are rushing to defend the star. "Aww, hope she's doing okay! Love is wild," wrote one fan. Another chimed in, "People are being extremely unfair to JoJo. She's young, she's figuring things out...she can be pansexual if that's what she feels!"

But let's not forget about Chris Hughes, the Love Island star who has been making headlines alongside JoJo. The two met on Celebrity Big Brother UK and quickly became "platonic soulmates" before developing a romantic relationship. And now, it seems like they're taking their love to the next level - or should we say, the next TV show?

According to The Sun, JoJo and Chris have been in talks with ITV bosses about their own reality TV show, which is rumored to air on ITV2 later this year. A source close to the situation claims that ITV thinks they'd be "amazing TV" together. And let's be real, folks - we can't deny the drama factor here!

JoJo's love life has been a hot topic of discussion since she confirmed her relationship with Chris. But what about her music career? Well, it seems like things aren't going so well there either. According to reports, JoJo was dropped by record label Columbia just one year after being signed. And now, she's releasing her latest song, "Bulletproof," independently.

So, what do we take away from this messy love triangle? Well, for starters, it seems like JoJo is still figuring out her love life - and that's okay! But maybe next time, she should just stick to the music and leave the drama on the stage.

Following the news of JoJo's withdrawal from the Pride show, some fans were quick to share their reaction to the news on social media

However, others were quick to defend the star, as the news came just a week after she postponed her US tour

On Saturday, Back Lot Bash Chicago shared the news that JoJo would not be performing at the event as planned, with a post on Instagram Stories

JoJo has sparked a social media frenzy since she confirmed she is dating Love Island star Chris Hughes , after they met on Celebrity Big Brother in April