Chris Hughes' brother breaks silence on JoJo Siwa romance rumours after pair's bed antics

Chris Hughes' brother Ben has spoken out about the Celebrity housemate's antics with fellow star JoJo Siwa after he was filmed stroking her back in bed last night.

Appearing on ITV's Lorraine, Ben said that he didn't think there was any chance of romance between them. "I actually think that maybe they've just formed a great friendship due to the fact that Chris stood up for JoJo. I think JoJo is in a solid relationship. Chris will know that and I think they've got each other's backs."

Lorraine presenter then jumped in to say: "Literally as it turns out!"

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Ben continued: "There are so many older members of the house that I think they're a couple of the youngest and they've stood up for each other most of the first week.

"I think they've just bonded really well and have a really good friendship which will come away from the house as well."

During last night's show, viewers watched in shock as Chris was seen tickling JoJo's back as they briefly shared a bed together in the house.

Fans couldn't believe their eyes, with one writing on social media: "I did NOT have JoJo Siwa and Chris Hughes on my 2025 bingo card #CBBUK." A second wrote: "So glad I'm gay bc what do you mean people are watching whilst Chris Hughes is homewrecking JoJo Siwa's relationship #CBBUK."

It's been an eventful week so far for Chris Hughes - whose argument with housemate Mickey Rourke led to the .

confirmed on Saturday that Mickey Rourke had been removed from the Celebrity Big Brother house after losing his temper with housemate Chris Hughes.

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