JoJo Siwa has confirmed her romantic relationship with reality star Chris Hughes, saying the connection that began on the U.K.'s Celebrity Big Brother has turned into something more than friendship.

Siwa called their bond "a beautiful development" in an interview with The Guardian published on Monday. She added, "I'm absolutely head over heels for him and he's the same way."

Newsweek has contacted representatives for Hughes and Siwa for comment via email.

The pair met during filming and quickly grew close, with Hughes defending Siwa when fellow contestant Mickey Rourke made comments about her sexuality . Siwa said the emotional intensity of the show fast-tracked their relationship.

She added that she and Hughes had clarified with each other, "No, this is a very genuine connectio

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