Hughes and Siwa first became close when former castmate Mickey Rourke was homophobic toward Siwa. Rourke told other housemates he was “going to vote the lesbian out real quick,” referring to Siwa. He ...

Hughes went on to tell Fabulous that he and Siwa both want kids, that his “mum loves her,” and that Siwa is his “best friend.

English TV personality Chris Hughes is defending girlfriend JoJo Siwa amid backlash to their surprising romance.