Singer JoJo Siwa, 23, and boyfriend Chris Hughes, 33, shared a passionate kiss at a recent show in Los Angeles, a public display of affection that comes as Hughes has hinted at readiness to propose.
The couple, who reunited in the U.S. last month after a period of separation, marked the occasion during Siwa's performance at Universal City Walk. Siwa incorporated her song "Serendipity," written about Hughes, into her set. During the performance, she left the stage to jump into Hughes's lap, embracing and kissing him in front of the audience.
Siwa shared moments from the evening on Instagram, captioning her post "LIVE AT CITY WALK. What a perfect night." She also noted the personal significance of performing at the venue, stating, "I've waited over 10 years to get to perform on this stage and finally last night that dream came true."
Hughes, in a separate interview on Thursday, indicated his willingness to propose to Siwa. The couple celebrated their one-year anniversary in May, overcoming challenges associated with a long-distance relationship.
Siwa and Hughes initially formed a friendship while appearing on Celebrity Big Brother last year. Their bond on the show drew attention, as Siwa was in a relationship with Kath Ebbs at the time. Following the conclusion of the show, Siwa and Ebbs ended their relationship, and speculation arose about Siwa and Hughes's connection.
Hughes has stated he has given thought to how he might propose, suggesting a desire for spontaneity. "I think spontaneity would be good, something a little bit different to your usual ways, but when it feels right, I'll know," he told The Sun. He also expressed a desire for a family, stating, "I come from a family where you get married, you have children, and that's what life's all about."
Navigating their long-distance relationship has been a consistent theme for the couple. Hughes described the situation in an interview with the Daily Mail in May, noting that while it presents challenges, it is manageable. "It is tricky, but it's not as tricky as people think," he said. "Before the last couple of months, we'd see each other every month, one way or another, whether she be over here or I go out there, so it's never as strenuous as people think."
He added that the ability to travel easily between the U.S. and the U.K. helps mitigate the difficulties. "I kind of embrace it in the respect that I love going over to America. I love spending time with her and her family and the dogs," Hughes commented. While acknowledging the natural missing of each other, he characterized the long-distance aspect as less demanding than often perceived.