The latest series of Celebrity Big Brother features a mixed bag of celebrities, to say the least. We’ve got Love Islander Chris Hughes, Academy Award nominee Mickey Rourke and presenter Angellica Bell, all of whom have likely never been in the same room before let alone shared a house. Also in the CBB house is TikToker, dancer, and singer Jojo Siwa.
If you’re a Gen Zer, you might know her from _Dance Mom_s or her viral TikTok dance to her song Karma, and if you’re a parent you might be better acquainted with her range of ginormous hairbows which your kids were likely crazy about back in 2016.
If you’re unsure where exactly you’ve seen her before, here’s everything you need to know…
Who is Jojo Siwa?
Jojo is an actress, dancer and media personality. She first rose to fame at nine years old when she competed on Abby's Ultimate Dance Competition, following which she appeared on two seasons of Dance Moms.
In 2016, Jojo began releasing music, and her song Boomerang has been viewed on YouTube over one billion times. The following year she was signed to Nickelodeon, but in 2024 her career took a new direction when she released her EP Guilty Pleasure, which featured the song ‘Karma.’ This song was intended to lead her rebrand away from creating child-friendly content, and it had varying degrees of success.
How old is Jojo Siwa?
Jojo was born on May 19th 2003, making her 21 years old and a Taurus.
Where is Jojo Siwa from?
Jojo was born in Omaha, Nebraska.
What is Jojo Siwa’s real name?
‘Jojo’ is actually a nickname that stands for Joelle Joanie.
Who has Jojo Siwa dated?
Jojo revealed that she was a member of the LGBTQ+ community on social media in January 2021 and has since described herself as a lesbian. She has been in public relationships with Kylie Prew and Avery Cyrus. She was then linked with dancer Dakayla Wilson from August to November 2024 and has been dating Australian influencer Kath Ebbs since January 2025.
What happened between Jojo Siwa and Avery Cyrus?
She dated fellow YouTuber Avery Cyrus — who, by the way, has no relation to Miley Cyrus — from August to December 2022. After their break-up, Jojo publicly accused Avery of using her ‘for clout'. Avery then took to TikTok to detail an unnamed ex, who fans have deciphered was in fact Jojo, breaking up with her via voice memo. She also accused Jojo of cheating on her with her ex, Kylie, although Jojo has never confirmed this.
Who is Jojo Siwa still friends with from Dance Moms?
In 2024, Jojo told People Magazine that she still has a strong relationship with her former dance teacher, Abby Lee Miller. She said, ‘Abby, honestly, my relationship is great. I talk to her on a weekly basis. Great human in my life.’
As for fellow dancer Maddie and Mackenzie Ziegler, Jojo admitted that she doesn’t have a relationship with them anymore, saying, ‘Not a bad thing, not a great thing, we just don’t really communicate.’
However, she assured fans that there is ‘no bad blood’ between her and any of her former Dance Mom alums.
Did Jojo Siwa write 'Karma'?
There was some confusion online over who originally wrote 'Karma'. This occurred after Jojo misspoke in an interview and began a sentence with, ‘When I wrote "Karma"…’ However, clips soon emerged of Brit Smith singing the song twelve years before Jojo released it. It turns out that 'Karma' is a cover version of Brit’s song, 'Karma's a Bitch', which was recorded in 2012 but never released. After the song gained traction online, Brit did end up posting her version a couple of weeks safter Jojo’s.
Does Jojo Siwa still post on YouTube?
Although she isn’t as active on YouTube these days, she does still use her channel to post music videos and performances.
Was Jojo Siwa on Dancing with the Stars?
Yes, Jojo did compete on Dancing with the Stars. She took part in the thirtieth season of the show back in 2021 and even reached the finale, although ultimately, she came runner up. On the show, she and Jenna Johnson became the first same-sex dancing partnership in Dancing with the Stars history.
Was Jojo Siwa on The Masked Singer?
Yes, Siwa competed in season three of The Masked Singer as T-Rex in 2020. At the age of 16, she was the youngest contestant to appear on the show at the time — later being overtaken by Honey Boo Boo and Marsai Martin.
Does Jojo Siwa have Instagram?
She does, and you can follow her @itsjojosiwa.
Sarah O'Byrne is a content creator for Bauer Media, writing celebrity news and features across six of the company’s brands – heat, Closer, Grazia, Crime Monthly, Bella, and Yours. Sarah has worked at Bauer Media since May 2023.