This season of Celebrity Big Brother has brought together one of the most unexpected line-ups in the show’s history — think Love Island’s Chris Hughes sharing breakfast cereal with Oscar-nominee Mickey Rourke and presenter Angellica Bell. And right in the middle of this chaos? Internet sensation, rainbow-loving popstar, and former Dance Moms prodigy: Jojo Siwa.
Whether you remember her from the massive hair bows your niece refused to take off in 2016, or you’ve been catching her viral “Karma” dance on TikTok this year, Jojo is having a serious moment. Here’s the lowdown on everything Jojo:
Who is Jojo Siwa?
Jojo Siwa (real name: Joelle Joanie Siwa) is a dancer, singer, actress, and one-woman brand. She first turned heads at just nine years old on Abby’s Ultimate Dance Competition before becoming a fan fave on Dance Moms.
Since then, she’s built an empire — with chart-topping kid-friendly tracks like Boomerang (which has over a billion views on YouTube), a line of glittery merch, and a cult fanbase. In 2024, she took a sharp left turn into her pop girl era with her debut EP Guilty Pleasure and a dark, glittery rebrand that birthed the TikTok-dominating single Karma.
How old is Jojo Siwa?
She’s a Taurus, born on May 19, 2003, which makes her 21 years old.
Where is she from?
Jojo hails from Omaha, Nebraska — which feels like the least likely origin story for a neon-wearing pop star with 45 million TikTok followers, but here we are.
Who has Jojo Siwa dated?
Jojo publicly came out in 2021 and later described herself as a lesbian. She’s had a few high-profile relationships since, including with Kylie Prew and Avery Cyrus (nope, not related to Miley).
In late 2024, she was briefly linked to dancer Dakayla Wilson, and she’s currently dating Australian influencer Kath Ebbs, with the two going Insta official in January 2025.
Wait, what happened with Avery Cyrus?
Ah, drama alert. Jojo and Avery dated for a few months in 2022 before calling it quits. Jojo later accused Avery of using her for clout, while Avery fired back with a TikTok claiming Jojo broke up with her via voice memo and allegedly cheated. Yikes.
Still friends with the Dance Moms crew?
It’s complicated. Jojo has kept in touch with Abby Lee Miller, the famously intense dance teacher, saying they talk “weekly.” But when it comes to Maddie and Mackenzie Ziegler? Not so much. Jojo has said there’s no bad blood, but they don’t really speak anymore.
Did Jojo really write ‘Karma’?
Not exactly. Jojo caused a bit of confusion when she said, “When I wrote Karma…” in an interview — but receipts quickly showed the song was originally recorded by singer Brit Smith back in 2012 (titled Karma’s a Bitch). Brit’s version was never released at the time, and Jojo ended up dropping her own version in 2024 as part of her edgy rebrand. After the song went viral, Brit finally released her OG take.
Does Jojo still post on YouTube?
Yes, but not like she used to. She mainly uses it now to upload music videos, performances, and the occasional life update.
Was she on Dancing with the Stars?
She sure was! Jojo competed in season 30 (2021) and made history by forming the show’s first same-sex pairing with pro dancer Jenna Johnson. The duo made it all the way to the finale but ended as runners-up.