Fans of pop sensation JoJo Siwa were sent into a frenzy this week after her boyfriend, Chris Hughes, made a confusing statement about his relationship status on national television.
MasterChef Confession Causes Chaos
The drama unfolded during an episode of Celebrity MasterChef on the BBC. The 32-year-old Love Island star, who is a contestant on the show's latest spin-off, was seen in a confessional making a surprising claim. "I've been single for three years," Hughes stated, adding that he lived alone and had no one to cook for.
This declaration immediately sparked confusion and concern among viewers, as Hughes has been in a very public and blossoming romance with 22-year-old JoJo Siwa since they met on Celebrity Big Brother in April of this year.
Social Media Erupts with Questions
Fans quickly took to social media platform X to express their bewilderment and question the timeline of the show's filming. One user, Travelprincess99, directly questioned the chronology, writing: "How long ago was this filmed? Chris had been with JoJo for ages and he says he’s single?'
The sentiment was echoed by others. MsIkkle pondered if the episode was recorded before the couple got together, while Yogagirl300 simply asked: "Why is Chris saying he’s been single for 3 years? This was filmed after he met JoJo surely?!" The primary theory circulating online is that the Celebrity MasterChef episode was pre-recorded before Hughes and Siwa's relationship began.
A Rapid and Public Romance
The couple's relationship has been a focal point for their fans since it began. Chris and JoJo first sparked rumours after forming a close bond in the Celebrity Big Brother house. Shortly after leaving the show, JoJo ended her previous relationship with girlfriend Kath Ebbs, and by May, the pair had officially 'hard-launched' their romance for the world to see.
They have been remarkably open about their future together, even discussing marriage and family plans in interviews. In a conversation with The Sun, JoJo revealed, "A wedding is a two-person thing... But I do know that I want it to have a baby-blue scheme."
She further expanded on their fast-paced relationship on Heart's No Filter channel, explaining that their unique meeting accelerated their connection. "I think we have a beautiful future ahead, and I think it’s very fast and it’s very quick, but it feels so right," she said, also admitting that they "pester each other" about having children.
The couple recently celebrated their six-month anniversary in September with heartfelt posts on Instagram, further solidifying their status as a solid item in the public eye and making Hughes' TV comments all the more puzzling.
