Celebrity Big Brother star JoJo Siwa returned to Los Angeles smiling widely after splitting from her partner Kath Ebbs.
The 21-year-old had just wrapped up three intense weeks inside the Big Brother house.
During her time on the show, she formed a close bond with 32-year-old fellow contestant Chris Hughes.
Rumours quickly spread that their connection may have been more than just friendship.
Speculation intensified after JoJo reportedly ended things with Kath during the show’s wrap party.
Now, her mother Jessalynn Siwa has weighed in on the breakup by reposting a fan’s theory.
The reposted video, spotted by Reddit users, suggests JoJo’s split wasn’t about Chris Hughes.
Instead, it claims JoJo is navigating her identity and trying to figure herself out.
The fan in the video said Kath may be implying that Chris caused the breakup, which they dispute.
“JoJo didn’t leave Kath because of Chris,” the TikToker explained in the clip.
“She’s just going through a period of self-discovery,” they added.
Jessalynn’s repost was seen as silent agreement with that viewpoint.
Kath had earlier shared her heartbreak in an emotional Instagram video after the split.
She said she had flown to London to support JoJo at the Big Brother live show.
However, before she could return to the hotel, she was dumped at the afterparty.
Kath recalled being told that JoJo had ‘confused feelings’ and no longer saw a future together.
JoJo and Chris later appeared on This Morning following the show’s finale.
They sat down with presenters Cat Deeley and Ben Shephard to reflect on the experience.
JoJo said Big Brother helped her realise she needed to make serious life changes.
She made it clear the decision to break up wasn’t driven by anyone else.
When asked directly, JoJo described her relationship with Chris as “platonic.”
Chris echoed the sentiment, saying their friendship felt like a “soulmate bond.”
Still, fans couldn’t help but notice the pair’s closeness during and after the show.
JoJo was even seen in what looked like Chris’s oversized hoodie at Heathrow Airport.
By the time she landed in Los Angeles, JoJo had swapped into a black sweatshirt.
She did keep the same coral beanie, adding a touch of continuity to her outfit.
The Dance Moms alum looked thrilled to be reunited with her mother.
Despite the emotional split, JoJo appeared happy and ready for a new chapter.
