JoJo Siwa left fans concerned for her relationship with her Australian partner Kath Ebbs on Thursday night, after she issued a cryptic message to Chris Hughes in the final moments of Celebrity Big Brother UK.
The Dance Mom star's 'flirty' bond with the Love Island star, 32, has been the talk of the series, which concluded on Saturday with Jack P Shepherd crowned the winner, and Danny Beard finishing as runner-up.
For weeks, viewers have been speculating that there is something more than a friendship between JoJo and Chris, with Danny even telling the pair they need to 'f**k or stop'.
Kath, 27, who uses they/them pronouns, has been noticeably absent from their social media channels as JoJo's on-screen connection with Chris blossomed.
JoJo was then left confused and upset after Kath's cryptic message in a letter from her mother Jessalynn, which prompted the singer to give Chris quite the cryptic message, telling him: 'Give me 48 hours,' when he asked her how she was doing.
The comment seemed to refer to Friday night's grand final bringing the series to a close, giving them the chance for off-camera conversations, sending fans into a frenzy as the comments resurfaced after the explosive last episode.
JoJo Siwa left fans concerned for her relationship with Australian Kath Ebbs on Thursday night, after she issued a cryptic message to Chris Hughes in the final moments of Celebrity Big Brother UK on Friday
JoJo's 'flirty' bond with the Chris Hughes, 32, has been the talk of the series, which concluded on Saturday with Jack P Shepherd crowned the winner, and Danny Beard finishing as runner-up. JoJo was evicted in third place, and Chris in sixth
JoJo's partner Kath Ebbs, 27, has been noticeably absent from their social media channels as JoJo's on-screen connection with Chris blossomed, issuing only a message to JoJo that she is 'keen to see her' when she gets out
Fans have been left speculating about what this means for Chris and JoJo's close friendship, as the American TV personality had an off-camera reunion with her partner Kath, who flew over from Australia but didn't want to be on camera.
During Thursday's episode, ahead of the final, the drama kicked off when all the housemates received letters from home. JoJo's letter, which was written by her mother Jessalynn, also included a message from her partner.
'I've had so much fun with Kath while you were away, we've had lots of FaceTimes and she even came over my house to watch the launch show,' it said.
'The most important thing to tell you is a message from Kath because I know you really miss them the most,' Jessalyn continued in the letter. 'The message is: 'Kath's keen to see you when you get out.'
It went on to explain how proud JoJo's mum was of her for handling certain situations and of the friendships the Karma singer formed over three weeks.
JoJo was initially excited to hear from her partner, who she has been in a relationship with since November last year.
But later, she expressed feeling confused and apprehensive about Kath's message, telling Jack: 'I honestly like, I am finding myself really analysing that note and like I don’t like it.
'I’m like "What are you telling me? Why did you not say I love you? Do you hate me?"' JoJo wondered.
JoJo was initially excited to hear from her partner, who she has been in a relationship with since November last year. But later she expressed feeling confused about the letter, telling Chris: 'Give me 48 hours'
'She probably didn’t want to say anything to tip you over the edge, maybe?' the Coronation Street star reassured her. 'She is saying just enough to get you through.'
A tearful JoJo later broke down in the bathroom to Chris over the anticipation of exiting the Big Brother house and expressed feeling disappointed by what she perceived as a lack of emotion in Kath's message: 'Just talking in there, really made me emotional and I feel like... yeah,' she said.
'I feel very grateful, I feel very confused, I feel very happy. I feel very lucky, I feel guilty for how happy I have been,' JoJo said to Chris.
'I have been so happy. I told you I am horrible at goodbyes.'
Before the episode ended, the pair were seen chatting in bed, as Chris leaned over and asked: 'JoJo: Are you sure you're alright?'
She responded: 'I’ve been better. Give me 48 hours. Love you, appreciate you. You’re a special one.'
JoJo's reply sent fans into overdrive, as she seemingly referenced the end of the series and the opportunity to speak to Chris without cameras.
'SHE WANTS HIM!!!! Omg I ship I SHIP #cbb #cbbuk #bigbrother JOJO & CHRIS,' one posted to X.
'GIVE ME 48 HOURS!? For there to be no cameras, Jojo!? TELL US NOW!' another demanded.
When quizzed about his friendship with JoJo during Saturday's finale, Chris said: 'I know what I'm like as a human being and I know how I bond to people.
Kath Ebbs, pictured with JoJo recently, is yet to comment on JoJo's time in the Celebrity Big Brother house with Chris Hughes
'JoJo was like a pure rock to me,' he continued. 'She was someone that I could have fun with. That to me was a beautiful friendship. She said to me last night you're someone in my life I didn't know I needed.'
Breaking down in tears, Chris revealed that JoJo reminded him of his ex Jesy Nelson as he reflected on their close relationship.
He continued: 'She reminded me a lot of... The thing that fascinates me the most about her is not the things she's done, it's what she's been through when she was a teenager and that's similar to what my ex-girlfriend went through.
'Seeing how they are both similarly as... in the respect that she's come through a lot and she's just a purely nice person. The similarity is in the personality. How nice they are, how loving they are and how caring they are.'
The reality star added: 'From a friendship point of view, of course I love her. Why would I not want to get on with people? Everyone will naturally bond to somebody. It was just a friendship that was only going to get stronger.'
The remaining six finalists had an emotional last dinner together on Thursday night, where they talked about their memories in the house, before enjoying a disco.
During their speeches, JoJo described Chris as 'a vital part' of her life that she didn't know was missing, with Chris describing the Dance Moms star as 'his person'.
JoJo then had an off-camera reunion with Kath, who was backstage after reportedly refusing to reunite with their love on camera.
JoJo had a private reunion with her partner Kath off camera after leaving the Celebrity Big Brother house on Friday
While the other contestants were publicly greeted by their loved ones by the side of the stage, no one was there to meet JoJo.
Amid worries over the pair's relationship, JoJo's mum Jessalyn confirmed on Friday that Kath did indeed make the trip over from Australia to greet JoJo, but they preferred their reunion to be 'off camera'.
Alongside a video of JoJo dancing, Dance Moms star Jess penned on both TikTok and Instagram: 'I can finally tell you all Kath is there in London with JoJo and they just didn’t want their reunion on camera - so it was private off camera.
'For those extra worried …I would have been there in a heartbeat but JoJo wanted her girlfriend there not her mommy. all good troops, all good, I promise :) Love Dance Mom Jess.'
While Kath wasn't seen greeting their girlfriend onstage, it's been reported that they had issued demands to Big Brother bosses for the finale in which they refused to be photographed in any way.
A source told The Sun: 'Kath has surprised everyone by coming to meet JoJo when she leaves the house tonight, but [they] gave Celebrity Big Brother bosses strict orders that [they] wont be in any camera shots - filmed or still camera - nothing.
'[They're] stressed and has demanded [they] remain backstage out of sight.'
The insider added that while everyone was greeted by family and friends by the side of the stage, JoJo was 'whisked away' in a car.
MailOnline have contacted Big Brother representatives for comment.
