The aftermath of Celebrity Big Brother UK has stirred significant drama, with JoJo Siwa and Kath Ebbs ending their relationship shortly after the show’s finale. Ebbs revealed the breakup occurred at the afterparty, following Siwa’s interactions with fellow houseguest Chris Hughes [[1]], [[2]], [[3]].

Ebbs shared their feelings in a TikTok video posted on Saturday, April 26, stating, everything we saw unfold on what I thought was a fake reality show where I didn’t need to worry about the validity of my relationship was, actually, laced in a lot of truth, which has been probably one of the most [crazy], intense, awful, horrific experiences I’ve ever probably gone through in my adult life. [[3]]

The video, now offline but still circulating on social media, detailed Ebbs’ emotional state following the breakup [[1]].

The Breakup Details

Ebbs described feeling betrayed by the events that unfolded during the season. Despite this, they traveled to see Siwa, only to be allegedly dumped at the afterparty. Ebbs recounted the experience,saying,And rather,I was dumped at the afterparty with Chris in the next room,which is f***ing crazy to say out loud. [[3]]

Ebbs also felt they had experienced love-bombing,recalling,being told that I’m the love of someone’s life,being asked to marry them before this social experiment,[and] being adored throughout behind closed doors. [[3]]

At the afterparty, Ebbs said Siwa expressed that there are confused feelings there — do with that what you will — and that [Siwa] had realized in the house that I wasn’t the person that they wanted to spend the foreseeable future with, which has honestly been, as you can probably tell by my demeanor, so shocking that I feel kind of sub-human right now. Yeah, and I feel incredibly humiliated, and I feel a bit embarrassed. [[3]]

Ebbs further emphasized that everything we saw transpire — the emotional cheating, the over-crossing of boundaries, and the questioning of our relationship on national TV — was not fabricated. [[3]]

Chris Hughes and On-Screen Dynamics

Siwa’s interactions with Chris Hughes, a Love Island UK alum, also played a role in the unfolding drama. Siwa’s on-screen connection with Hughes lead her to realize she identified as queer rather than lesbian [[3]].

hughes addressed romance rumors during the season finale, stating, We’re just messing around — we’re being kids.JoJo was like a pure rock to me. She was someone I can have fun with. [[1]]

Siwa also expressed admiration for Hughes, saying, Christopher, the love that I’ve gained for you in this building is insane. You’re a one-of-a-kind gentleman, somebody who is so easy to love, so easy to laugh with. I really, really beleive you are a vital part of my life that I didn’t know I was missing. [[1]]

Ebbs commented briefly on Hughes, saying, In terms of Mr.Christopher, I don’t know. I have opinions. I’m not going to say them now. In terms of their relationship, that’s their journey.Enjoy. [[3]]

background

siwa and Ebbs publicly announced their relationship in January. During her time on Celebrity Big Brother UK, Siwa mentioned having a nonbinary partner. The season also saw controversy when actor Mickey Rourke directed a homophobic slur at Siwa and was subsequently evicted for threatening language [[3]].