JoJo Siwa has publicly celebrated her boyfriend Chris Hughes's 33rd birthday with an affectionate Instagram tribute, fuelling further speculation about the couple's fast-moving relationship.
A Birthday Celebration and Heartfelt Tribute
The 22-year-old singer and former Dance Moms star posted a series of photos on Monday showing the pair marking the occasion at her home in the United States. Chris Hughes, who found fame on ITV2's Love Island in 2017, was pictured beaming as he blew out candles on a large cake decorated for his beloved football club, Sunderland F.C.
The room was adorned with football-themed paper, streamers, and red balloons for the party. In her lengthy caption, Siwa wrote: "This day 33 years ago was a good good day… the day my favorite person was born. Happy birthday to my love." She added that she couldn't imagine life without him, calling Hughes her "best friend" and stating he makes her life better every day.
Marriage Discussions and Future Plans
The birthday post comes after the couple confirmed in a recent interview that they have already discussed marriage. Despite only publicly confirming their romance earlier this year, the pair hinted that a proposal could be on the horizon. JoJo joked to The Sun that she would pop the question herself if Chris hadn't done so within seven years, a notion he swiftly dismissed.
"It shouldn't take you seven years to work out if you want to marry someone," Chris stated, implying plans may materialise much sooner. The couple also revealed they will be spending their first Christmas together with Chris's family in England, a significant step for the transatlantic pair.
From the Big Brother House to a Budding Romance
Siwa and Hughes first met while competing on the UK's Celebrity Big Brother earlier this year. Their chemistry became a talking point during the show, even though Siwa was in a relationship with her now-ex-partner, Kath Ebbs, at the time. The pair insist their connection is genuine and have denied accusations that their relationship is a "showmance" for publicity.
Chris Hughes argued that their three weeks together in the Big Brother house allowed them to learn the "ins and outs" of each other's personalities, forming a solid foundation for their romance. The couple now divides time between the US and the UK, prioritising job offers that do not jeopardise their relationship.
This gushing birthday tribute and the accompanying interview follow news that JoJo Siwa's ex, Kath Ebbs, has recently become engaged to new partner Tilly Lucas-Rodd.
