Michael Fabricant reveals Jojo and Chris Hughes moment that WASN’T aired on Celebrity Big Brother
MICHAEL Fabricant has revealed a JoJo Siwa and Chris Hughes moment that wasn’t aired on Celebrity Big Brother.
During an appearance on spin-off show, Late & Live, Michael, 74, hinted there have been chats between the two that went unbroadcast – amid much fan speculation about their chemistry.
His comment came during conversation where Michael and the panel speculated whether the pair are strictly platonic or if something more is bubbling beneath the surface.
Host Will Best, 40, had asked: “Did you see them chatting?” to which the politician replied: “All the time!”
When former housemate Lauren Simon, 53, asked, “Do you think there’s chemistry?” he gushed: “I think there is! I was saying to Jack [P Shepherd], ‘What do you think’s going on?’ and he said, ‘Oh, I think they’re just dancers.”
JoJo, 21, and Chris, 32, instantly bonded after becoming housemates, with him comforting her after she was the victim of a homophobic slur from Mickey Rourke.
Eyebrows were raised when, in Sunday night’s episode, Chris and JoJo were seen lying together in bed, however.
JoJo had her back scratched by Chris before she slipped back into her own bed.
They were both then seen smiling in the dark as they reflected on the moment.
In the morning, Chris admitted he “missed” JoJo while he was asleep and she asked why he hadn’t dreamt about her.
JoJo, who came out as gay, is in a relationship with actor Kath Ebbs, 27, who identifies as non-binary, while Chris is straight.
One viewer said at the time: “Oooo the chemistry between jojo and chris…what’s going on there.”
Another added: “Jojo & Chris???? I’m confused.”
The pair then got flirty again in the bedroom.
JoJo said to Chris: “You’ve not been to sleep,” to which he replied: “You smell nice tonight.”
The US star, who was given the role as the Captain, said: “This is my ship and I know when s*** goes down on my ship.”
Chris replied: “I like this side of you,” as JoJo said: “It’s hot isn’t it?”
The reality star added: “It’s kind of sexy. Give me a goodnight hug.”
On today’s Lorraine, Chris’ brother Ben opened up on the meaning behind the affectionate moment.
He told cover host Kate Garraway: “I actually think they have just found a great friendship due to the fact Chris stuck up for JoJo.
“I think JoJo is in a solid relationship, Chris will know that.
“I think they have got each others backs,” to which Kate said: “Quite literally.”
He continued: “There are so many older members of the house, I think they are a couple of the youngest, they have stood up for each other most of the first week.
“They have just bonded really well and they have got a really good friendship which will probably come away from the house.
“It’s nice to see.”
Celebrity Big Brother 2025 line-up
Celebrity Big Brother is back for a brand new series, with a whole host of stars set to live it up in the famous compound.
Here’s the FULL line-up of star housemates:
Trisha Goddard – Talk show host
Mickey Rourke – Hollywood actor
Donna Preston – comedian and TV star
JoJo Siwa – influencer and singer
Chris Hughes – Love Island hunk
Jack P. Shepherd – Coronation Street star
Patsy Palmer – EastEnders legend
Daley Thompson – Olympic athlete
Chesney Hawkes – 90s singer
Ella Rae Wise – Towie star
Michael Fabricant – former Tory politician
Angellica Bell – former CBBC presenter
Danny Beard – Drag queen and Britain’s Got Talent