JoJo Siwa is speaking up after Miley Cyrus made a questionable joke about her sexuality.
Earlier this month, the 22-year-old entertainer opened up and revealed that she’s currently dating her Celebrity Big Brother castmate Chris Hughes after sharing that she now identifies as queer, following years of identifying as a lesbian.
While making a video appearance at the 2025 Dreamland Pride Festival last weekend, Miley, 32, decided to sneak in a joke at JoJo’s expense.
“Enjoy coming out of the closet if this Pride is the time for you,” Miley said as she walked out of a literal closet, adding, “Have an amazing Pride.”
The Grammy winner then kept things light and a little ridiculous, quipping, “Alright, I’m going back to get some more pretzels and find JoJo Siwa and bring her back out.”
The moment quickly made its way across social media — and nearly a week later, JoJo chose to respond in her own words on Instagram.
“I was happy at my 5th birthday having a Miley-themed party, and I’m still happy now at 22… If you know me, you know that Miley is my day 1, grew up beyond inspired by her from 2 years old on,” JoJo wrote. “I wasn’t sure how I felt about things for a couple of days… but I’ve started to come to some thoughts….”
JoJo made it clear that while there’s no hard feelings, the joke fell flat for her. “I don’t believe what Miley said at world pride was ill intended, honestly I think it was meant to be a joke, but just not very good one haha,” she continued. “Not what the world, or myself needs to hear anyday of the week. I messaged miley light heartedly about it and she replied and said ‘All love. Always . ❤️❤️❤️’. 🤍”
The Dance Moms alum then opened up about a powerful new understanding of love — and a reminder that happiness comes from staying true to yourself.
“Honestly the most beautiful thing I’ve learned in the last 5 years is that love is a gorgeous rainbow,” JoJo wrote. “Don’t question yourself, don’t second guess yourself, just love. Love love love love love.❤️ People judge no matter what, and it can be very hard, especially when it comes from someone you love, and look up to… but if you feel happy and content with yourself, that’s most important. You get one life… hold onto it, make it yours, find your happy, and love.🤍”
