Jojo Siwa Slams 'Lavender Relationship' Rumors

JoJo Siwa has publicly refuted claims suggesting her relationship with boyfriend Chris Hughes is a 'lavender relationship.' This term describes a heterosexual partnership intended to disguise the queer identity of one or both individuals. Siwa, who publicly came out at age 17 and previously had a relationship with a woman, noted that dating a man has attracted more public scrutiny than dating a woman did.

Speaking on June 4, 2026, Siwa expressed her frustration with the negative perceptions of her relationship with Hughes. The 23-year-old singer shared that despite dating Hughes for a year after meeting on the set of Celebrity Big Brother UK, many people questioned the authenticity of their romance. This scrutiny led Siwa to directly address the 'lavender' accusations.