JoJo Siwa, 22, announced a change to her name ahead of the New Year, updating her TikTok bio to reflect the name Joelle Siwa. The media personality shared a short video on the platform featuring a clip of her 2016 song Boomerang, accompanied by the caption, “What a year it is ahead,” and drew commentary from her 46 million followers.
The name change coincides with her reported romantic relationship with Chris Hughes, 33, whom she confirmed she is dating in June 2025. The couple met in April during Celebrity Big Brother UK and have since been publicly seen together, including a December 22 birthday celebration for Hughes and a family Christmas in Palm Springs.
Siwa previously reflected on her personal and professional transformation throughout 2025 on social media, sharing images from events such as the iHeartRadio Music Awards, and highlighted both her career achievements and evolving personal style.
In addition to her social media presence, Siwa is scheduled to participate in a themed Royal Caribbean cruise aboard the Utopia of the Seas in June 2026. The event will feature opportunities for fans to engage with Siwa through dance classes, games, Q&A sessions, and other interactive activities.#newsafro_
