JoJo Siwa Reveals Pressure to Label Herself Lesbian Before Queer Identity

JoJo Siwa has openly discussed the pressure she felt to label herself as a lesbian after coming out at 17, revealing that she initially identified as pansexual but later boxed herself into the lesbian label due to external and internal pressures from the LGBTQ community. She now identifies as queer, embracing the fluidity of her sexuality and feeling more authentic and content with this identity, especially amid her new relationship with Chris Hughes, whom she met on Celebrity Big Brother UK. Siwa has addressed the backlash and speculation surrounding her changing labels and relationship with Hughes, emphasizing that love transcends labels and that sexuality can be fluid. Despite criticism and accusations of queerbaiting from some fans and commentators, Siwa remains focused on her happiness and peace with her evolving identity. Her journey highlights challenges within the LGBTQ community regarding expectations and labels, and she encourages embracing a more flexible understanding of sexuality. Her relationship with Hughes has been positively received by many, reflecting a personal and public acceptance of her queer identity.