Being away from someone you love is never easy—especially when you’re in the public eye.
JoJo Siwa is currently locked away in the Celebrity Big Brother house, but she’s found a heartwarming way to stay close to her girlfriend, Kath Ebbs, even while miles apart.
Instead of letting the distance get in the way, JoJo revealed that she planned ahead by pre-recording daily video messages for Kath to watch each day during her time on the show.
“You know how on iMessage you can schedule texts?” she shared. “Well, I scheduled a video for every single day.”
Kath, an Australian influencer who identifies as non-binary, has been dating JoJo for a while now, though they only recently went public with their relationship.
Fans had speculated for months, and JoJo finally confirmed things, proudly saying she’s “taken” after TOWIE star Ella Rae Wise jokingly asked if she could be her girlfriend.
Fame vs. Privacy: JoJo Admits the Struggle of Dating in the Spotlight
JoJo, who came out as a lesbian in 2021, got real about how hard it is to maintain a relationship when the world is watching.
She confessed that juggling her public persona with her private life often feels like living as two separate people.
“I love being in a relationship, but I really wish it was something nobody knew about,” she said honestly.
“There’s JoJo, and then there’s Joelle—that’s the real me. The person I date usually gets to know Joelle, but JoJo’s always there too. Joelle is the one who runs JoJo.”
It’s a vulnerable side of the performer we rarely get to see, and fans appreciated her openness.
JoJo and Chris Hughes: Close Friendship or Something More?
While inside the Big Brother house, JoJo has formed a noticeably tight bond with fellow housemate Chris Hughes, a former Love Island star.
The pair have shared cuddles, late-night chats, and plenty of screen time together.
But not everyone is feeling warm and fuzzy about their connection.
Things took a turn during a playful game of “I went to the market,” where contestants had to remember an increasingly long list of grocery items.
JoJo nailed the memory challenge, and Chris made a comment that raised a few eyebrows: “That was impressive—a big turn on, that.”
JoJo, caught off guard, asked him to repeat what he said, and he did—this time adding that her memory skills were “a turn on.”
That moment sparked a wave of criticism on social media, with fans calling Chris’ remarks “creepy” and “inappropriate,” especially since JoJo is 21, openly lesbian, and happily in a relationship.
The Cuddle Confusion: When a Friendship Starts Feeling Uncomfortable
More tension brewed during a recent livestream, where viewers watched Chris and JoJo go back and forth over whether or not they should cuddle.
Chris playfully teased her for refusing to come to his bed for a hug, while JoJo kept insisting she didn’t want to.
At one point, JoJo told him, “You’re getting crazy—let’s not ruin the day,” but Chris kept pushing, asking, “Are you sulking to get into my bed?”
Despite JoJo repeatedly saying “no,” she eventually returned to the room, jumped into his bed, and they spooned briefly.
The moment split fans right down the middle.
Some felt the persistence was uncomfortable and called out Chris for ignoring JoJo’s boundaries. One fan posted: “She said no multiple times. He kept asking. That’s not okay.”
Others, however, defended him, pointing out that JoJo eventually gave in with a smile and even laughed during their interaction.
One viewer wrote: “This clip was taken out of context. She wasn’t upset—she was teasing too. She even said ‘so bad’ when asked if she wanted to cuddle and ran back to him. It’s mutual.”
What’s Next for JoJo and Kath—and Her Big Brother Journey?
As JoJo’s time in the Celebrity Big Brother house continues, fans are keeping a close eye on how her dynamic with Chris plays out—and whether it affects things outside the house.
Kath’s reaction to all this remains unknown, but JoJo’s pre-recorded video messages show how much thought she’s put into maintaining their connection.
Meanwhile, social media remains torn.
Some viewers are uncomfortable with the energy between JoJo and Chris, while others insist it’s nothing more than innocent friendship being misread.
As the episodes unfold, one thing’s for sure: JoJo Siwa’s journey inside the Big Brother house is as emotional and complex as it is entertaining.