In a shocking turn of events, Australian influencer Kath Ebbs has revealed that their relationship with JoJo Siwa ended abruptly at the after-party of the "Celebrity Big Brother UK" finale, which aired on April 25, 2025. The breakup comes after months of speculation surrounding Siwa's close friendship with co-star Chris Hughes, which many fans interpreted as romantic. Ebbs, who identifies as non-binary, took to social media to express their feelings of humiliation and confusion following the split.
Siwa, 21, had confirmed her relationship with Ebbs, 27, in January 2025, calling her partner a "safe person" in her life. However, during her time on the reality show, Siwa's dynamic with Hughes raised eyebrows. The two were seen sharing intimate moments, including cuddling and whispering in a coded language, leading to rampant speculation about their relationship. Hughes, 32, later clarified that their bond was purely platonic, 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."
Despite Hughes' reassurances, Ebbs felt blindsided when Siwa broke up with them at the after-party. "I flew across the world to support and be there and hold that person in whatever they would be experiencing, leaving such a wild experience, and instead, I was dumped at the afterparty, with Chris [Hughes] in the next room," Ebbs shared in a TikTok video. They expressed feelings of being "humiliated" and "embarrassed," stating, "I feel kind of subhuman right now."
In the emotional video, Ebbs described the relationship as one marked by "love-bombing," claiming that Siwa had professed her love for them and even proposed marriage before entering the house. "Being told that I'm the love of someone's life, being asked to marry them before this social experiment, being adored throughout behind closed doors, being hurt by what I saw... it was very unsettling and very hurtful," Ebbs said. They noted that they were left with no intuition that the relationship would end, saying, "I didn’t have any intuition about Siwa ending the relationship."
During her time on "Celebrity Big Brother UK," Siwa faced significant challenges, including uncomfortable conversations about her sexuality. She revealed on the show that she has been questioning her gender identity, stating, "I realized I am queer" in an episode that aired on April 22. This revelation came shortly after former housemate Mickey Rourke made inappropriate comments about her sexuality, leading to his removal from the show.
As the season progressed, viewers witnessed what Ebbs described as "emotional cheating" between Siwa and Hughes. "In terms of Mr. Christopher, I don't know. I have opinions, but I'm not gonna say them now. In terms of their relationship, that's their journey, enjoy," Ebbs remarked, indicating their mixed feelings about the situation.
After the breakup, Kath Ebbs expressed their desire to address their feelings after two weeks of silence. "I’m filming this in a complete state of shock. I feel so numbed-out right now and so disoriented that I feel like the only thing I have to place [in] this situation is to finally address it after two weeks of sitting back, watching certain things unfold," they stated.
Siwa's journey on "Celebrity Big Brother" has been closely followed by fans, particularly her evolving relationship with Hughes. Despite the rumors, Hughes maintained that their connection was strictly platonic. "From a friendship point of view, yeah, of course I love her. It was just a friendship, which is only going to get stronger," he insisted.
As for Ebbs, they are left to navigate the emotional fallout of their public breakup. "It took that person less than an hour to follow through," they noted, reflecting on how quickly Siwa moved on after their split. "I feel incredibly humiliated, and I feel a bit embarrassed," they reiterated, expressing their struggle to come to terms with the end of their relationship.
While the breakup has been difficult for Ebbs, they also expressed a sense of pride in how they handled the situation. "I’m proud of myself for showing up as the loyal person and partner I wanted to be," they concluded, hinting at a desire to move forward.
As the dust settles, fans are left wondering what the future holds for both JoJo Siwa and Kath Ebbs. With Siwa's recent revelations about her identity and the dynamics of her relationships, it’s clear that both individuals are on a journey of self-discovery and growth.
