Chris Hughes, a 33-year-old television personality, has reportedly been subjected to harassment by a female stalker for six years. The individual has allegedly made numerous false and damaging claims online, including assertions of an intimate relationship with Hughes and accusations of extortion amounting to £700 million.
Sources close to Hughes have stated that the woman's behavior has escalated in recent weeks, with her targeting his relationship with girlfriend JoJo Siwa, 23. The stalker has reportedly claimed that Hughes' relationship with Siwa is a fabricated public relations stunt, agreed upon as part of a contract before Hughes' appearance on Celebrity Big Brother.
Insiders have described these claims as "nonsense." The stalker has previously stated she met Hughes, but this occurred at a time when he was participating in Celebrity Big Brother, according to reports.
Hughes' team has reportedly engaged a criminal investigator to identify the individual behind the online harassment. A source indicated that beyond the personal allegations, the stalker is also making claims of criminal activity.
Hughes and Siwa began their relationship after meeting on the set of Celebrity Big Brother last year and celebrated their one-year anniversary in May. Hughes recently indicated in an interview that he is considering proposing to Siwa, expressing a desire for marriage and children in the future.
The couple has navigated a long-distance relationship, with neither initially ready to relocate permanently. Hughes has previously spoken about embracing the challenges of their long-distance romance, stating that regular visits have made the arrangement less strenuous than commonly perceived. He expressed enjoyment in visiting Siwa in America and spending time with her family.