Christine McGuinness: JoJo Siwa “Shouldn’t Explain Her Sexuality” Amid Chris Hughes Romance

Christine McGuinness has said JoJo Siwa shouldn’t have to ‘explain’ her sexuality after confirming she is dating her Celebrity Big Brother co-star Chris Hughes.

The American singer, 22, previously identified as a lesbian but has since entered into a relationship with Chris, 32, and referred to herself as ‘queer’ on the ITV reality show.

Christine, 37, who was previously married to Paddy McGuinness and has also dated women, said she feels the same way as JoJo. 

Speaking on her Situationships podcast, she said: ‘Let them live. I’ve sort of gone through, not that situation, but similar. 

‘Being in the public eye and feeling the need to explain your sexuality which I don’t think anyone needs to at all. JoJo is so young, she’s growing and learning like we all are. Life changes. 

Christine McGuinness has said JoJo Siwa shouldn’t have to ‘explain’ her sexuality after confirming she is dating her Celebrity Big Brother co-star Chris Hughes

The American singer, 22, previously identified as a lesbian but has since entered into a relationship with Chris, 32, and referred to herself as ‘queer’ on the ITV reality show

‘One of the best things about being an adult is that you can change your mind at any time. JoJo, I think she’s always been open about the fact she’s queer and that’s how she refers to herself. 

‘She loves whoever she loves and it’s not necessarily about gender. Although I don’t put a label on myself, it kind of is how I feel. 

Christine speculated some people might feel ‘let down’ that JoJo is now in a relationship with a man. 

She said: ‘Because she’s been out there so much as an advocate for the LGBTQIA+ community, I think some of them feel let down that she’s now…’

Christine expressed her frustation at her love life being public as a result of her being well known.

She added: ‘I just think, it’s not anybody’s business. It’s called private life for a reason. People think you’re in the public eye and we’re entitled to know what you’re up to. I’ve had it the last couple of years and it’s not nice. 

‘Sexuality has been a big part of it and it shouldn’t be. Too people have met and they’re really happy and they’re exploring whether it’s a friendship or a relationship.’

Christine and Paddy separated in 2022 after 11 years of marriage. They continue to live together in their shared home for the sake of their three children – twins Leo and Penelope, and Felicity.

Christine said: ‘Let them live. I’ve sort of gone through, not that situation, but similar. ‘Being in the public eye and feeling the need to explain your sexuality’

She added: ‘JoJo is so young, she’s growing and learning like we all are. Life changes’

Christine was previously linked to singer Chelcee Grimes, whom she was spotted kissing in the wake of her split from Paddy.

Speaking about her sexuality, she said: ‘I’ve alway owned it. Just because I didn’t say it publicly didn’t mean I was hiding it. I’ve always just liked who I liked. Bless them, [JoJo] is so young and they’re just figuring it out.’    

Christine and Paddy finalised their divorce out of court last summer.

Last month, MailOnline revealed Paddy had put their £6.5million Cheshire house up for sale.

The pair had carried on living at their marital home post divorce, but Christine had reportedly grown increasingly tired of cohabiting with Paddy, who was happy for the arrangement to continue.

Speaking about their split, Christine said at the time: ‘I’ve never spoken about the reasons for our divorce, and I don’t know if I ever will.  

‘It was a difficult time. It wasn’t something that, you know, I just decided to do overnight, or that we chose to do.

‘We tried, and, yeah, there just, unfortunately, there was no repairing it, you know?’

Christine and Paddy McGuinness separated in 2022 after 11 years of marriage. They continue to live together in their shared home for the sake of their three children

Discussing her appearance on Celebs Go Dating before deciding to quit, the TV personality admitted that she hasn’t ‘dated much before’ so this will be a new experience for her.

She said: ‘I’m really excited to be joining the agency, I’m going to have a summer of fun. Who knows what might happen? I’ve not really dated much before, so I feel like I’m doing a crash course.

‘I’m looking forward to getting to know the other celebs and I’m especially looking forward to the coaching side of things with the agents. I think that’s going to be good for me.’

Christine was set to date both men and women, having become attracted to the opposite sex following her close relationship with singer Chelcee.