A year ago, the whirlwind romance between JoJo Siwa and Chris Hughes blossomed within the walls of the Celebrity Big Brother house, but for Kath Ebbs, JoJo’s former partner, the anniversary marked a painful reminder of a sudden and public heartbreak.
Kath, an Australian actor and content creator, publicly addressed the anniversary, revisiting the shock of being unceremoniously dumped at the show’s wrap party after flying across the world to be with JoJo. The breakup left Kath reeling, struggling to reconcile grand promises with a swift and unexpected ending.
The initial pain quickly evolved into a feeling of betrayal. Kath described a pattern of intense affection – what felt like “love bombing” – including discussions of marriage before the reality show even began. This intimacy, Kath explained, made the subsequent rejection all the more devastating.
Adding to the hurt, Kath witnessed JoJo’s immediate connection with Chris Hughes, a fellow housemate. The closeness between them, including shared cuddles and a shared bed, led Kath to label the situation as “emotional cheating,” a claim JoJo later disputed as stemming from “anger and frustration.”
Kath’s pain wasn’t solely directed at JoJo. They also confronted online trolls who had targeted them following the breakup, stating that therapy bills would be sent to those who mocked their experience. The online harassment amplified the already raw emotions.
Now engaged to footballer Tilly Lucas-Rodd, Kath shared a celebratory post alongside their partner, pointedly sending “hate to your cheating ex day.” This public display of happiness served as a clear message of moving forward.
While JoJo initially maintained that Chris Hughes played no role in the breakup, and later suggested she and Kath were on good terms, the anniversary served as a stark reminder of the emotional fallout. JoJo and Chris recently celebrated their own one-year milestone, filled with declarations of serendipity and enduring affection.
Kath, however, remains resolute in their experience, emphasizing the importance of acknowledging the hurt and prioritizing healing. The anniversary wasn’t a celebration, but a moment to reflect on a painful chapter and the journey towards finding happiness again.
