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JoJo Siwa & Chris Hughes flirty cuddles on Big Brother leave fans very confused
JoJo Siwa and Chris Huges on Celebrity Big Brother UK
This is not the lesbian chaos we expected.
First came the homophobic remarks. Then came the cuddles. And now? Celebrity Big Brother UK (CBBUK) viewers aren’t quite sure what show they’re watching anymore.
After Mickey Rourke was removed from the CBBUK house for inappropriate behavior—including multiple homophobic comments aimed at JoJo Siwa—attention has now shifted to something no one saw coming: a surprisingly intimate bond between Siwa and fellow housemate Chris Hughes.
The pair have been inseparable since day one, with Hughes notably comforting Siwa after Rourke told her, “If I stay longer than four days, you won’t be gay anymore,” and later joked about tying her up and voting “the lesbian” out. While Hughes’ defense of Siwa was widely praised, what’s happened since has… complicated things.
In the most recent episode, Siwa and Hughes were seen cuddling in bed under the night vision cameras as Chris gently stroked her back and the two exchanged sleepy smiles. JoJo eventually returned to her own bed, but not before Chris told her he “missed” her while he was asleep. The next morning JoJo climbed back into bed for a “morning hug;”
Naturally, the internet exploded—because let’s be real, JoJo is very publicly in a relationship with nonbinary partner Kath Ebbs, while Hughes is straight and single. That makes this whole thing feel like the queerest will-they-won’t-they in reality TV history.
And yet, their chemistry is undeniable. During a pirate-themed challenge, JoJo (appointed Captain, of course) playfully took charge while Hughes praised her for being “hot” and “kind of sexy.” Later, he complimented her scent with a “you smell nice tonight,” before asking for a goodnight hug.
Even former contestant Michael Fabricant weighed in on Late & Live, claiming the two have real “chemistry,” despite host Will Best brushing it off as one-sided on Chris’s part. Meanwhile, Chris’s real-life brother Ben Hughes took to morning TV to insist it’s just a strong friendship, noting they’re among the youngest in the house and simply bonded over shared experiences—especially after Rourke’s attacks.
But viewers remain torn. Some see a sweet, platonic dynamic forged in a pressure cooker. Others feel lines are getting blurry, especially given JoJo’s relationship status and the potential optics of cuddling with a straight guy on national TV. Then there’s the question of whether ITV is leaning into a showmance angle, editing footage to spark buzz and Twitter spirals.
Whatever’s happening, one thing’s clear: Rourke may have been booted, but the lesbian chaos he stirred up is still lingering.
Celebrity Big Brother UK airs Monday through Friday on ITV1.
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"jojo washing chris hughes feet on the livestream oh saint siwa they could never make me hate you #cbbuk"
Andrew J. Stillman is a freelance writer and yoga instructor exploring the world. Check him out at andrewjstillman.com or follow him @andrewjstillman on all the things.
Andrew J. Stillman is a freelance writer and yoga instructor exploring the world. Check him out at andrewjstillman.com or follow him @andrewjstillman on all the things.
