Who is JoJo Siwa's girlfriend? 'Dance Moms' star makes it Instagram official with new partner
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: JoJo Siwa made waves this week by publicly announcing her new girlfriend on Instagram, surprising fans everywhere!
The 21-year-old 'Dance Moms' star is now dating Dakayla Wilson, known for her appearances on 'So You Think You Can Dance'.
The couple first met when JoJo was a judge on Season 18 of the show.
JoJo Siwa and Dakayla Wilson make relationship Instagram official with heartfelt announcement
JoJo's big reveal happened on her Instagram Stories on Wednesday afternoon. In a setting that looked like a dance class, Wilson was seen dancing in front of a mirror before suddenly stopping to make a notable announcement.
With just five words, she declared, “So, I have a girlfriend!” Then, she embraced JoJo, leading to cheers and applause from everyone present.
On Instagram, JoJo captioned the moment with “Cats outta the bag,” marking their relationship’s public debut.
But the heartwarming content didn’t stop there. Later in the day, JoJo shared a sweet photo of herself and Dakayla holding hands, calling it a “perfect day.”
Dakayla re-shared the photo with her own caption: “Literally the most perfect day.”
JoJo Siwa reflects on post-coming out challenges in Demi Lovato’s 'Child Star' documentary
JoJo Siwa has been openly discussing her sexuality since coming out as queer in 2021. In Demi Lovato’s upcoming Hulu documentary 'Child Star', JoJo shares her experiences following her public announcement.
According to Hollywood Reporter, JoJo recounted a conversation with Nickelodeon’s president after she came out.
The president reportedly asked, “What are we going to tell the kids?” to which JoJo, then 17, replied, “That I’m happy?”
The president allegedly instructed her to assure retailers that she wasn’t “going crazy,” leading JoJo to contact major stores like Target, Claire’s, and Walmart.
Despite following these directives, JoJo’s relationship with Nickelodeon deteriorated, and she revealed, “I basically got blackballed from the company.”
JoJo, now 21, mentioned that she is much more concerned about others' opinions today and believes she would have reacted differently to similar circumstances now.
"If the president of my music label called me now and was like, 'Yo, what the fuck?' like the president of my network did then, I would lose my mind," she said.
"Honestly, I’d be like, 'Oh my God, I’m so sorry. Yes, I’ll go back in the closet. Or I’ll delete it. I’ll say it was a prank. I’ll get a boyfriend.' But back then, I was like, 'I’m in love, and I’m happy. Shut up.'"
