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Boyfriend Chris Hughes Surprises JoJo Siwa with Humanitarian Award
21 Oct
Summary
- JoJo Siwa surprised to receive Humanitarian Award at Dancers Against Cancer Gala
- Boyfriend Chris Hughes announced the award and will present it to JoJo
- JoJo asks fans to stop taking selfies with Chris at her concert

On October 21, 2025, pop singer JoJo Siwa was surprised to learn that she would be receiving the Humanitarian Award at the Dancers Against Cancer Gala in Los Angeles that evening. Prior to the event, her boyfriend, Chris Hughes, had secretly informed JoJo of the upcoming honor.
"Wait, actually?" the 22-year-old "Karma" singer said in an exclusive interview with E! News after Chris' announcement. "I'm in shock right now." Chris, 32, expressed his excitement to be the one presenting the award to JoJo, stating, "I'm gonna be a proper mess onstage."
JoJo giggled in response, saying, "I'm sorry, I know I shouldn't be laughing right now but you're so cute." The couple's heartwarming exchange came just before JoJo was set to be recognized for her humanitarian efforts at the gala.
However, earlier that day, JoJo had asked her fans to stop taking selfies with Chris at her concert, as she wanted to keep the focus on her performance. The singer's request highlights the challenges of balancing her personal life with her public persona as a beloved entertainer.




