JoJo Siwa is addressing rumors about her sexuality in her own words. The singer and former teenage sensation revealed that she felt compelled to label herself as a lesbian post-coming out, although the term did not entirely mirror her true self.
In an honest recent conversation, Siwa discusses how she grappled with the expectations imposed on her by herself and society, which caused confusion, frustration, and eventually, self-realization.
Now, she proudly identifies as queer and says she has never felt more herself.
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Jojo Siwa Says She Felt Pressure To Label Herself A Lesbian
Siwa’s sexuality has been a major topic of discussion following her stint on “Celebrity Big Brother.”
Fans watched the 22-year-old establish a romantic relationship with fellow housemate Chris Hughes, despite previously coming out as a lesbian.
Amid all the drama surrounding her sexuality, Siwa has revealed she felt pressured to label herself a lesbian.
Opening up to the Daily Mail, the Nickelodeon personality expressed, “At the age of 17, I disclosed: ‘I’m pansexual because gender is not a defining factor for me.’ Subsequently, I restricted myself by stating: ‘I’m a lesbian,’ possibly due to external pressures.”
Siwa explained that in a strange and unexpected way, the pressure appeared to come from within the LGBTQ community itself.
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“From people I know, from partners I’ve had. You just get put in this world where you feel like, because you now have said, ‘Oh, I’m a lesbian,’ you have to be a lesbian. And the truth is, sexuality is fluid,” she added.
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JoJo Siwa Comes Out As A Lesbian
Siwa first came out publicly as lesbian in 2021, sparking headlines and admiration. Speculations first began swirling when she posted a video of herself singing along to Lady Gaga’s hit song “Born This Way.”
At one point, she mouthed the lyrics, “No matter gay, straight, or bi, or lesbian, transgender life, I’m on the right track baby, I was born to survive.”
Siwa’s numerous fans suspected it was her way of coming out as a member of the LGBTQ community.
The dancer confirmed the speculations on January 22 of that year with a social media post.
Taking to X, Siwa shared a photo, revealing the gift her cousin got for her. In the picture, she wore a t-shirt that read, “Best. Gay. Cousin. Ever.”
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JoJo Siwa Says She’s Queer
Over the next few years, JoJo Siwa remained openly gay, even dating actress Kath Ebbs.
Amid the comments about the duo’s flirty interactions, Siwa left the public shocked when she went back on her previous claim about being a lesbian.
During a chat with “RuPaul’s Drag Race UK” star Danny Beard, Siwa revealed she was queer.
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“I feel so queer. I’ve never – I think I’ve always told myself, I’m a lesbian. I think you – I think being here – I’ve realized I am not a lesbian, I’m queer. And I think that’s really cool, I’m switching letters! I’ve dropped the L and I’ve gone to the Q, baby! That’s what I love about sexuality,” she said per the Daily Mail.
Siwa Responds To Fans Calling Her Sexuality Fake
Many tagged her sexuality as fake, but the reality TV star couldn’t care less about the public’s opinion.
In a candid response, Siwa described sexuality as a “spectrum” and “fluid.” “People saying that my sexuality has been fake is actually crazy and a discredit to my life that I’ve had since I fell in love with my first girl,” she added.
Siwa explained that speaking to Beard on the show made her realize that she didn’t “want to be in a box” anymore.
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“Queer is a beautiful umbrella term for the LGBTQIA community,” Siwa explained. “I think that for me to be a woman and say I have a non-binary partner, but then also say I’m a lesbian is crazy,” she told Us Weekly.
Siwa Is Happy Being With Hughes
During a chat with E! News, she opened up about her newly-found happiness with the reality TV star.
“I feel so in the right position for myself. I feel so content with my happiness,” the young star explained. “I feel so relaxed and at ease with where I’m at. I feel so happy and peaceful that the love that I feel is so real. You can’t really help who you fall in love with.”
Siwa also noted that she never second-guessed her feelings for Hughes, adding, “I’ve never second guessed my happiness, I’ve never second guessed what I’m feeling. And I think that’s the most beautiful thing. When I think about him, I’m full of pure joy. When I speak about him, I’m full of pure joy.”
