Celebrity Big Brother fans were left disgusted over ‘creepy’ comments Chris Hughes made towards JoJo Siwa during Thursday’s show.
The former Love Island star, 32, and the singer, 21, have got plenty of tongues wagging thanks to their super close relationship, with fans previously left baffled after he called her his ‘girlfriend’.
However, the latest episode infuriated viewers after Chris remarked that he was ‘turned on’ by JoJo as the housemates played a memory game.
To pᴀss the time during nominations, the housemates played a game of ‘I went to the market’ where they had to take turns to remember a list grocery items, with each person adding to the list.
After JoJo managed to recall a very long list of items, Chris turned to her and told her: ‘That was impressive, a big turn on that’.
As JoJo, who identifies as gay, misheard and asked him to repeat his comment, he once again told her that her memory skills were ‘a turn on’.
Celebrity Big Brother fans were left disgusted over ‘creepy’ comments Chris Hughes made towards JoJo Siwa during Thursday’s show
The latest episode infuriated viewers after Chris remarked that he was ‘turned on’ by JoJo as the housemates played a memory game
Watching the scene unfold, viewers were quick to take to X to express their discomfort over Chris’ words, with many finding the moment ‘creepy’.
They penned: ‘Did Chris just say Jojo remembering the list in the game they’re playing is a big turn on?’
‘Chris is being too much now’, ‘nah chris is so weird with jojo on my lorddddddd.’
‘Is anyone else starting to get annoyed by Chris in the #CBB house. He is so barking up the wrong tree but doesn’t stop and he’s just annoying full stop.’
‘Ffs man Chris… feel like that just gave Jojo the ick. “Big turn on that”‘
‘Why is Chris slowing becoming the creepy uncle?’
‘Chris is a 32 year old man constantly making creepy and flirty comments towards a 21 year old woman, who has made it clear she is a lesbian and in a happy relationship.’
It comes after fans shared the same complaint after Chris called JoJo ‘his girlfriend.’
After JoJo managed to recall a very long list of items during a memory game during nominations, Chris turned to her and told her: ‘That was impressive, a big turn on that’
As JoJo, who identifies as gay, misheard and asked him to repeat his comment, he once again told her that her memory skills were ‘a turn on’
Watching the scene unfold, viewers were quick to take to X to express their discomfort over Chris’ words, with many finding the moment ‘creepy’
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In Wednesday’s episode, Chris offered candid insight into his close bond with JoJo, admitting that she has become ‘his person’ in the house.
Chris said: ‘If she left the house ever and I’d be stuck in here that would genuinely be crushed.
‘I guess she’s like my person in here. When you walk into a party you don’t know anyone, there’s someone you want to see in the room that makes you want to feel at ease.
‘It makes me feel happy it makes me feel comfortable and it allows me to be me, it really brings out me, I like me, I like being me and I’ll always be me and it takes someone to get you. We’re like two peas in a pod.’
Later in the episode, Chris then appeared to call JoJo ‘his girlfriend, while attempting to explain why he chose Jack P Shepherd to enjoy a Chinese takeaway with him.
JoJo immediately stated that she wasn’t Chris’ girlfriend, but said she’d remember that he opted against sharing his prize with her.
Viewers were quick to vent their frustrations over seeing an episode dominated by JoJo and Chris’ close bond.
It comes after Celebrity Big Brother fans shared the same complaint after Chris called JoJo ‘his girlfriend’
The pair’s intimate friendship has set tongues wagging among viewers, and eventually earned a punishment after using secret code to communicate
In Wednesday’s episode, Chris appeared to call JoJo ‘his girlfriend, while attempting to explain why he chose Jack P Shepherd to enjoy a Chinese takeaway with him
Others claimed that Chris was clearly ‘in love’ with JoJo, with posts including: ‘Chris being in love with JoJo Siwa was not on my bingo card…
‘Swear to God if this episode is nothing but Chris and JoJo’s freaky relationship AGAIN;
‘I can’t cope with Chris and JoJo anymore; It’s doing my head in now with this Chris and JoJo weirdness… he fancies her but he knows she is with someone etc etc etc
‘Does Chris know he’s in love with her; So why’s Chris Hughes actually in love with JoJo Siwa then?’
Meanwhile, the pair’s ever-growing closeness has led to question marks over her relationship with her partner Kath Ebbs, who she has been dating since last year.
New videos of Chris and JoJo, who came out as panSєxual in 2021 but recently described herself as gay in an interview, will do nothing to quieten talk about their intimate relationship, with viewers hooked over their close-knit bond.
JoJo and Chris’ close bond has become the talk of the series after becoming inseparable during their time in the Celebrity Big Brother house (pictured)
However, their ever-growing closeness has led to question marks over her relationship with her partner Kath Ebbs, who she has been dating since last year (pictured together 2025)
A surprising video showed them dancing together in the garden, with Chris momentarily distracted by ‘how good’ JoJo looked
Clips that weren’t aired during the main show, saw Chris and JoJo in bed together with the reality star lying on her chest before they pulled the duvet over their heads
Clips that weren’t aired during the main show, saw Chris and JoJo in bed together with the reality star lying on her chest before they pulled the duvet over their heads.
Another surprising video showed them dancing together in the garden, with Chris momentarily distracted by ‘how good’ JoJo looked.
While the former Dance Moms star was trying to teach Chris a routine, he lost himself and was caught staring at his co-star JoJo in an intense moment.
As she attempted to continue the routine, Chris said: ‘God you look great today. I think that’s my favourite colour on you.’
JoJo replied saying thank you and Chris added: ‘It suits you.’
While Kath – who is non-binary and uses she/they pronouns – has been publicly supporting JoJo during her time on the show, they have gone quiet in recent days.
The Australian content creator, 27, spoke out in defence of the American singer after she suffered a homophobic attack from axed housemate Mickey Rourke.
Using her TikTok platform to weigh in on the controversy, Kath said that Mickey’s behaviour was ‘beyond disgusting’ and described JoJo as ‘the love of her life’.
However, Kath has not posted on her social media platforms for the past five days, notably in which time JoJo and Chris’ relationship has blossomed.
Kath has also been forced to now turn off the comments on her page after she was trolled by viewers over JoJo and Chris’ bond.
JoJo has raised eyebrows in recent days after growing close to Chris with the pair cuddling and stroking each other in bed at night. Fans watching on live stream also spotted her sleeping on the floor next to his bed.
Celebrity Big Brother airs every night on ITV1, except on Saturday nights.
CELEBRITY BIG BROTHER 2025: MEET THE LINEUP!
MICKEY ROURKE – REMOVED
AGE: 72
FAMOUS FOR: The actor and former pro boxer is one of the show’s biggest ever signings and after public feuds with Robert De Niro, two marriages and a string of high profile relationships, he will be bringing plenty of drama.
DALEY THOMPSON
AGE: 66
FAMOUS FOR: The double Olympic gold-medallist is considered one of Britain’s greatest athletes. He broke the decathlon world record four times.
PATSY PALMER
AGE: 52
FAMOUS FOR: It’s an open secret that Patsy is leaving EastEnders, with the actress enjoying a wild leaving party this month. The Bianca Jackson star posted a snap of her character on Instagram with the caption: ‘Bye bye B, always grateful to see her again.’
DONNA PRESTON
AGE: 38
FAMOUS FOR: While Donna has featured in several TV shows and movies, the comedy star is known for hosting Apocalypse and for the role of a circus Compere in 2018’s Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes Of Grindelwald. She plays Den in Coronation Street, has featured in Pants On Fire in 2019 and even wrote and co-produced BBC Three’s Comedy Threesomes.
CHESNEY HAWKES
AGE: 53
FAMOUS FOR: The singer topped the charts for five weeks in 1991 with his hit The One And Only, before making a string of acting and TV appearances. His arrival on CBB has been described by a TV source as ‘perfect timing’, as he’s just released a comeback album
ANGELLICA BELL
AGE: 49
FAMOUS FOR: The TV presenter is said to have landed a staggering five-figure deal to appear on Celebrity Big Brother. Fans will be keen to see if the CBBC legend spills all on her untimely exit from The Martin Lewis Show – which left fans baffled back in 2023. Angellica currently co-presents Hits Radio while Fleur East is on maternity leave.
DANNY BEARD
AGE: 32
FAMOUS FOR: The RuPaul’s Drag Race UK winner – whose real name is Daniel Curtis – has signed up as a late entry. Danny previously made headlines after swearing on Big Brother’s Late & Live last March whilst doing an impression of housemate Louis Walsh. The incident saw the guest say the word ‘c***’ before immediately apologising after being informed they weren’t allowed to say that on the show.
CHRIS HUGHES
AGE: 32
FAMOUS FOR: After shooting to fame on Love Island in 2017, Chris went on to become a sports presenter and regularly hosts the horse racing coverage on ITV.
JOJO SIWA
AGE: 21
FAMOUS FOR: The American singer, who sH๏τ to stardom on reality show Dance Moms, is expected to draw a big American audience. The hitmaker has made a name for herself in the U.S. pop charts and is known for her outlandish looks and being a vocal member of the LGBTQ+ community.
TRISHA GODDARD – EVICTED
AGE: 67
FAMOUS FOR: The talk show host regularly presented on ITV from 1998 to 2004 and then shifted to Channel 5 from 2004 to 2010. Trisha has been suffering horrible side effects of her chemotherapy – but has bravely battled on.
JACK P. SHEPHERD
AGE: 37
FAMOUS FOR: The actor has played David Platt in Corrie since 2000 and is following in his pal Colson Smith’s footsteps by taking part in the popular reality show. He has won a string of awards for the role including Best Actor at the British Soap Awards.
ELLA RAE WISE
AGE: 24
FAMOUS FOR: Producers have been keen to land the TV personality, who previously dated Pete Wicks and has had an on-off romance with Dan Edgar. Bosses are hoping the TOWIE star might reveal all about some of her other famous exes.
MICHAEL FABRICANT – EVICTED
AGE: 74
FAMOUS FOR: The former Conservative politician is understood to have signed a lucrative six-figure deal to take part after political stars were banned from the broadcaster’s other reality show, I’m A Celeb. He served as MP for Lichfield in Staffordshire from 1992 until his defeat in 2024 as well as vice-chairman of the party under David Cameron. But he is perhaps best known for his blond mop for which he has been widely ridiculed but previously denied is a wig.
