JoJo Siwa, the American singer, dancer, and media personality, has recently been in the public eye due to a breakup and evolving personal identity discussions. In April 2025, Siwa participated in the British reality show "Celebrity Big Brother UK," where she explored her sexuality and gender identity more openly. During the show, she developed a close and affectionate friendship with fellow contestant Chris Hughes, which sparked public speculation about the impact on her relationship with her then-partner, Australian influencer Kath Ebbs. Shortly after the show ended, Siwa and Ebbs broke up. Ebbs accused Siwa of "emotional cheating," claiming Siwa ended their relationship at the "Celebrity Big Brother" afterparty, following the growing closeness between Siwa and Hughes. Siwa has addressed the breakup and the scrutiny, emphasizing that her relationship with Hughes was a deep friendship and that the breakup was due to realizing they were not the right match for each other. Siwa also expressed that her time on the show was a significant period of self-reflection about her sexuality, moving beyond identifying strictly as a lesbian to feeling more fluid about her gender and identity

. Beyond this recent controversy, Siwa has continued her career with new music releases and public appearances, maintaining a strong social media presence and evolving her public persona from her early "Dance Moms" fame to a more mature artist and personality