JoJo Siwa shares adorable snap with Chris Hughes as she makes sweet admission

has confessed she's pining for Chris Hughes, . The 22 year old American dancer posted a charming black-and-white snap of them walking down a street, with

Sharing the picture on her Stories, she wrote: "Just a lil longer" followed by a heart emoji. Their close-knit relationship raised eyebrows during their stint in the Celebrity house, but they consistently maintained that they were just friends.

However, she and Chris proved they're more than just pals. Pictures were released showing the couple sharing a kiss in a swimming pool.

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seems to have given their romance her blessing, as she took to Instagram, sharing a collection of photos and videos from the past week. The post featured JoJo and Chris dancing at Disneyworld, followed by a spontaneous photo of them together. Another snap captured the emotional reunion between JoJo and Chris last week after he flew 12 hours to Mexico just in time for her birthday.

On Wednesday, as he returned to the UK. In a video shared on Instagram, a heartbroken JoJo is seen accompanying the star to the airport. She commented: “Tears coming from under the sunglasses.”

However, it appears JoJo won't have to wait long for another reunion with Chris, as she disclosed on Snapchat before jetting off to London ahead of her two shows in the capital next week.

This follows a heartfelt tribute JoJo posted to Chris on TikTok, The Dance Moms star shared a compilation of adorable moments from her week with Chris and her family, including the stack of neatly wrapped presents Chris gifted her for her birthday.

Another video showcased one of JoJo's presents - a customised mug featuring a picture of her and Chris together - and other special moments like the pair dancing in Disney World, holding hands and hugging for a photo.

JoJo captioned her touching post: “I was gonna make a slide post of my favourite photos and videos from this last week, but TikTok made an auto edit and used the LIVE version of the photos... my heart is smiling so big with tears in my eyes. This birthday week is one that I will cherish for the rest of my life. I can't quite put it into words... the best I can say is it's been the most magical week of my life, truly the way it feels.”

“I got to spend chill time with my favourite people, and also be on stage doing my favourite thing for a beautiful crowd of Siwanatorz in Mexico. Wouldn't trade one second of this birthday week for anything. I feel so happy and grateful for the universe and the way it works.”

Chris was swift to express his admiration, commenting: “Good morning to the universe.” Her post prompted a flood of comments from her followers, who were eager to express their admiration for their close relationship.

Comments included: “Thought this was a FAN EDIT AND THEN ITS ACTUALLY JOJO??? Can't believe Big Brother has me this invested”. Another said: “It's 7:41am here in the UK and I feel like I'm going to start crying this is beautiful!” A third said: “Still can't believe CHRIS HUGHES from Love Island and JoJo Siwa! My heart can't cope”

A fourth commented: “So so happy for two!! Whatever this is, relationship or friendship, it is the most beautiful and sweetest thing, never let go of this, it's far too special.”

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