JoJo Siwa has been defended by Christine McGuinness after she was accused of dating Chris Hughes, the 18-year-old influencer who she met on Celebrity Big Brother earlier this year.
Reality TV star Christine McGuinness has come out in support of JoJo Siwa, stating that the young star shouldn’t have to “explain” her sexuality amidst her new relationship with Chris Hughes.
The 22-year-old internet sensation began a romance with the 32-year-old Love Island star after meeting on Celebrity Big Brother, despite previously identifying as lesbian. During her time on the ITV show, JoJo shared with housemates that she’d now prefer to identify as queer.
Christine, who parted ways with her husband Paddy McGuinness last year and has herself dated women, defended JoJo’s right to privacy regarding her sexual orientation.
Christine, 37, said, “Let them live. I sort of experienced similar situations, not exactly that.
Being in the spotlight and feeling the need to express your sexuality, which I don’t believe anyone should at all. JoJo is still a young person, just like everyone else, and she is learning. Changes exist in life.
“You can change your mind at any time, which is one of the benefits of being an adult.” JoJo, I believe she has always been open about her gender and how she refers to herself. She adores anyone she loves, but it doesn’t always depend on gender. It kind of describes how I feel, even though I don’t label myself.
However, Christine – who recently opened up about her own sexuality – acknowledged that some fans might feel “let down” by JoJo’s decision to date a man, given her status as an LGBTQIA+ advocate.
She said, “I think some of them feel let down because she’s been active as an advocate for the LGBTQIA+ community.”
Christine expressed disappointment that JoJo’s private life was being scrutinized because of her fame. She continued, “I just think it’s not anybody’s business. For a reason, it’s called private life. People assume you have a public image, and we are entitled to information about your activities. It’s not nice, but I’ve had it for a while.
“Sexuality has been a significant component of it, and it shouldn’t be.” Too many people have met, and they are exploring whether it’s a relationship or a friendship.
JoJo recently emphasized her commitment to privacy in her personal life, saying, “When talking about her relationship with Chris, I don’t need to explain myself.
E! speaking! She said, “I don’t need to explain myself because I believe I’m in the right place. “With where I’m at, I feel so happy, and at ease and in control,” she says. I can tell that the love I feel is real and right in front of me.
