JoJo Siwa Throws Football-Themed Birthday Celebration for British Boyfriend Chris Hughes
American entertainer JoJo Siwa, 22, has organised an elaborate football-themed birthday party for her British boyfriend Chris Hughes as he turned 33, sharing intimate glimpses of their relationship on social media.
The Dance Moms star transformed her American home into a shrine to Hughes' beloved Sunderland Football Club, complete with a substantial team-themed cake, red balloons, and football decorations befitting a proper British celebration.
Hughes, who gained prominence on ITV's Love Island before meeting Siwa on Celebrity Big Brother earlier this year, appeared thoroughly delighted as he celebrated in traditional fashion, blowing out candles whilst dressed in his golf attire.
Cross-Atlantic Romance Blossoms
In a gushing Instagram tribute, Siwa declared she "couldn't imagine life" without the Hartlepool-born television personality, describing him as her "favourite person" and praising his qualities as "the best friend, son, brother, and boyfriend."
The couple's whirlwind romance has progressed at remarkable speed, with both confirming they have already discussed marriage prospects. Hughes, displaying proper British sensibilities, insisted he would be the one proposing should the relationship reach that milestone.
"It shouldn't take you seven years to work out if you want to marry someone," Hughes stated with characteristic directness, dismissing Siwa's playful threat to propose herself if he delays too long.
Christmas Plans in England
Despite currently residing in America, the couple will be spending Christmas with Hughes' family in England, marking their first festive season together and demonstrating the serious nature of their transatlantic relationship.
Their romance, which officially began in May according to recent revelations, has faced scrutiny from viewers who questioned whether their Celebrity Big Brother connection was merely a "showmance" for publicity purposes.
Both parties have vehemently denied such accusations, with Hughes philosophically noting that "anyone who meets someone on television" faces similar doubts regardless of circumstances.
Previous Relationships Cast Shadow
The relationship began whilst Siwa was involved with Kath Ebbs, whom she subsequently left for Hughes following their Celebrity Big Brother experience. Ebbs has since become engaged to new partner Tilly Lucas-Rodd, suggesting all parties have moved forward from the dramatic circumstances.
Hughes brings considerable experience in rapid-fire reality television romances, having previously enjoyed a high-profile relationship with Olivia Attwood during his original Love Island appearance in 2017.
The couple now divides time between their respective homes across the Atlantic, with both parties committed to ensuring their professional obligations do not compromise their personal relationship.