6 Times JoJo Siwa Was Candid About Coming Out and Her Personal Journey

JoJo Siwa is making headlines once again after opening up about her sexuality and identity on reality TV, sparking big conversations about queer visibility. Throughout her time on Celebrity Big Brother, JoJo stood her ground in the face of perceived homophobia from a fellow contestant, showing poise and even expressing sympathy for those who don’t understand her journey.

She’s been transparent about the fluid nature of both her sexuality and gender identity, shutting down online critics who claim she’s insincere and explaining why labels don’t box her in. Her candidness about relationships, high-profile breakups and moving past public drama, all while her new music and upcoming tour schedule keep her busier than ever. More than just confronting hate, JoJo’s joy, resilience and honest storytelling continue to inspire LGBTQIA+ youth and amplify acceptance in pop culture.

This report was produced with the help of AI tools, which summarized previous stories reported and written by McClatchy journalists. It was edited by journalists from Us Weekly.