JoJo Siwa hints at Chris Hughes 'romance' after he makes dramatic Celebs Go Dating U-turn

has hinted at a potential 'romance' with co-star and said she wants him to be in her life for a 'long time'.

The 21-year-old singer and dancer, who shot to fame on US reality show Dance Moms, identified as a lesbian when she went in the house but later dumped her partner after.

Viewers were gripped as the unlikely pair grew close over three weeks and were often spotted hugging and doing things couples would do. Eagle-eyed fans were convinced they even had a secret code to communicate with each other - and that their 'double tap' meant 'I love you'.

Since the show ended - with star Jack P. Shepherd being crowned winner - the pair have been spending time together outside the house. They were spotted playing tennis last week and have appeared on shows like together.

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Despite claiming they are 'just friends', fans still think there is more to it. Especially after 32-year-old former star Chris dropped out of appearing on Channel 4's Celebs Go Dating at the last minute.

In a statement, a spokesperson said: "Before entering , Chris agreed to join the Celebs Go Dating agency and having his love life placed into the hands of the agents. However, after an incredible but very intense experience in Big Brother, he is taking some time to decompress."

Though the door has been left open for Chris to join the dating show in the future, it's got fans wondering if the real reason he isn't taking part is because he wants to pursue a romance with JoJo.

And speaking at a Stanford Speakers Bureau event in her native US, JoJo did little to shut down the romance rumours as she spoke about Chris on stage. She described him as an "absolute gem" and "a vital part of my life I didn't realise was missing".

She continued: "I'm happy that I don't have to anymore. Genuinely something I love about him so much is that he has zero ego. He's a really incredible, sweet man. So yeah, he is an awesome guy and I think he will be around for a very long time."

As the crowd wolf whistled, JoJo told them to 'grow up' and joked: "Don't let him see this. It will boost his ego!" Confirming she has no plans of slowing down their friendship now they're back in the real , she declared Chris was "a keeper". Hinting they could perhaps be more than friends, she added: "We'll keep him around, we'll see."

Appearing on the This Morning sofa a few days ago, the pair added more fuel to the fire when they referred to each other as 'soulmates'. Chris shared: "Our friendship is, it's hard to explain. It's just a really strong bond. A strong friendship. You can have a soul mate friendship. I think that's a thing."

When host asked JoJo if she wanted more than friendship with Chris, she didn't deny it and tellingly replied: "Look, he's a great guy. It's platonic. We have a lot of fun together. I don't know the future, whatever life does, it will do."

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