Chris Hughes’ brother, Ben Hughes, recently addressed speculation surrounding the connection between Chris and fellow Celebrity Big Brother contestant JoJo Siwa, following a scene where Chris was seen gently touching her back while they were in bed.
Appearing on television shortly after the episode aired, Ben firmly stated that their relationship is purely platonic, characterizing it as a close friendship rather than something romantic. The interaction between Chris, 32, and JoJo, 21, sparked considerable discussion amongst viewers, prompting questions about the nature of their bond.
During a conversation where Chris admitted to “missing” JoJo while he was sleeping, she playfully inquired why she hadn’t appeared in his dreams. Kate Garraway, filling in for Lorraine Kelly, brought up the topic with Ben, referencing the tactile moment and asking for clarification.
Ben explained that their connection deepened after Chris staunchly defended JoJo against derogatory comments made by Mickey Rourke last week—remarks he described as “inappropriate and offensive.”
“I actually think that maybe they’ve just formed a great friendship due to the fact that Chris stood up for JoJo,”
he commented.
He also pointed out their shared youth within the house, noting:
- They are among the youngest contestants.
- They’ve consistently supported each other throughout the first week.
- JoJo is currently in a relationship.
“I think they’ve got each other’s backs,” he added.
When Kate Garraway playfully alluded to the physical interaction, Ben responded with a smile and emphasized their strong friendship. “They’ve just bonded really well and have a really good friendship which will probably come away from the house as well.” He reiterated that any notion of romance is unfounded: “They’re a couple of the youngest housemates – they’ve just bonded really well and have a really good friendship. It’s nice to see.”
The public response on social media has been a mixture of surprise and curiosity, particularly given JoJo’s established relationship with a non-binary partner. Reactions included:
* “Oooo the chemistry between JoJo and Chris. What’s going on there?”
* “What the hell is going on with JoJo and Chris.”
* One fan playfully noted, “JoJo Siwa and Chris Hughes cuddling in bed? This is a plot twist I did not see coming.”
Despite some initial bewilderment, many viewers have embraced this unexpected pairing. One commented, “This is so bizarre I love Big Brother,” while another enthusiastically declared, “The Chris and JoJo friendship is totally random but I love it so much.”
JoJo previously experienced a difficult period in the house following Rourke’s repeated homophobic slurs, prompting her girlfriend to publicly condemn his behavior. As a result of his subsequent threatening actions towards Chris and inappropriate remarks directed at Ella Rae Wise, Mickey Rourke was ultimately removed from the competition.
