JoJo Siwa has pushed back after her former partner Kat Ebbs revealed a new relationship, and told a magazine she is “lucky” she realised Ebbs was not right for her. Siwa also spoke about wedding plans with Love Island alumnus Chris Hughes as the couple continue their public romance.
Siwa, the American singer and reality television personality, broke up with Ebbs in April, hours after leaving the Celebrity Big Brother house. While in the CBB “spy house,” Siwa formed a relationship with former Love Island contestant Chris Hughes; the pair have been photographed together and frequently share public appearances since.
Ebbs moved on publicly in July, posting a photograph on social media with AFLW footballer Tilley Lucas-Rodd and a caption that read, "Hope this one doesn't cheat on me." Siwa responded to the post in comments reported by British outlets and told The Sun's Fabulous magazine that she felt fortunate to have ended the previous relationship when she did, saying she was "just lucky" she realised Ebbs "wasn't right for her." The remark was presented to the magazine in the context of Siwa discussing her personal life since the split.
Siwa and Hughes’ relationship began while both were participating in separate reality formats, drawing attention because it bridged U.S. and U.K. reality-TV circles. The pair have continued to cultivate a public profile as a couple, appearing together at events and in media coverage. In interviews, Siwa has been asked about future plans, including marriage; she acknowledged discussing long-term possibilities with Hughes while giving few specifics.
The exchange between Siwa and Ebbs highlights the often rapid public scrutiny faced by reality television contestants whose private relationships become part of a broader entertainment narrative. Siwa’s rise from children’s entertainer and online personality to reality TV contestant and tabloid subject has made her personal life a frequent topic for British and international outlets. Ebbs, who met Siwa during the CBB series, has likewise remained in the public eye through social posts and appearances.
Representatives for Siwa, Ebbs and Lucas‑Rodd did not immediately provide additional comment beyond the social media posts and interviews that have circulated. The sequence of events — Siwa’s departure from the CBB house, her subsequent relationship with Hughes and Ebbs’ public debut with Lucas‑Rodd — has unfolded over several months and has driven renewed media interest in all involved.
Public reaction has centered on the crossover between reality shows and professional sports figures, and the ways social media amplifies personal developments into entertainment stories. Siwa, who built an initial following as a performer and YouTube personality before moving into mainstream reality television, has said in past interviews that she is mindful of how public exposure affects her private life.
As the story continues to develop on social platforms and in tabloid coverage, Siwa and Hughes’ future plans — including the possibility of marriage, which the couple have acknowledged discussing — remain a point of curiosity for fans and media alike. For now, the developments underscore how quickly relationships formed under the glare of reality television can shift and attract sustained public attention.