JoJo Siwa Skips Chicago Pride Set over ‘Scheduling Clash’ Amid New Romance
Okay, so here’s the tea: JoJo Siwa just canceled her Chicago Pride show, and fans are left staring at an empty stage wondering what gives. Back Lot Bash Chicago, the inclusive music fest syncing with Windy City’s Pride weekend, announced that June 29’s headliner bowed out thanks to a “scheduling conflict.” That’s officially the line, per the organizers, but Siwa herself is keeping her lips zipped—her reps haven’t answered TMZ’s calls, and social media is all crickets from the former Dance Moms star.
This isn’t happening in a vacuum. Just days before blowing off Chicago, JoJo postponed her entire U.S. tour. On her official site she admitted her heart was “broken” about the delay but teased fresh dates in Europe. Coincidentally, Europe is also where her new romance is flourishing. JoJo and Chris Hughes, her Celebrity Big Brother UK pal turned boyfriend, have been practically inseparable since publicly stepping out together. His British roots could explain those Euro plans, right? People Magazine reports they’ve been spotted on low-key dates across London, and insiders say the pair are enjoying a chill, jet-set courtship.
Siwa’s Pride cancellation stings especially because she’s been transparent about her journey defining her identity. After coming out in 2021, she felt pressure—from past girlfriends and from some corners of the LGBTQ+ community—to label herself a lesbian. These days she’s leaning into “queer,” a descriptor she’s guardedly embraced. So skipping a Pride event feels… contradictory. Or maybe it’s all just timing chaos. Either way, it’s sparked chatter about her priorities: self-care, romance, or something else entirely.
If you scan her website now, you won’t find any updates since that initial tour postponement post. Twitter threads are spinning up wild theories—some blame management hiccups, others hint at behind-the-scenes drama. Meanwhile, fans drown in rumors about potential refunds or reschedules for those Chicago tickets. No official refund FAQ has popped up yet, and customer support at Back Lot Bash is reportedly swamped with emails from disappointed ticket holders.
Despite the no-show, JoJo’s still firmly in the spotlight. Her candid TikTok confession about feeling boxed in by labels earned big props online, and her relationship with Hughes is breaking her usual mould—she’s never dated a man publicly before. Could this be a chapter of self-rediscovery that just doesn’t mesh with a packed Pride gig? Only Siwa knows. But if she’s banking on Europe to keep her charting—musically and romantically—it might be a savvy pivot.
Anyway, that’s the lowdown. Do with it what you will.
Sources: Celebrity Storm and TMZ, People Magazine
Attribution: Creative Commons Licensed
