26 Facts About JoJo Siwa

Joelle Joanie "JoJo" Siwa is an American singer, dancer, actress, and media personality.

JoJo Siwa was included on Times annual list of the 100 most influential people in the world in 2020.

In 2017, JoJo Siwa signed to Nickelodeon and acted in various television shows and films.

In 2024, JoJo Siwa initiated her post-Nickelodeon career with the extended play Guilty Pleasure, led by the single "Karma".

JoJo Siwa has one sibling, an older brother named Jayden Siwa, who was previously a vlogger; he now works as a real estate agent.

JoJo Siwa started her career as a top-5 finalist and the youngest contestant on the second season of Abby's Ultimate Dance Competition, produced by Abby Lee Miller of Dance Moms fame.

JoJo Siwa appeared on the show with her mother and was eliminated in week 9.

JoJo Siwa soon began to appear on Dance Moms, beginning with auditioning for Miller's "ALDC" dance competition team in 2014 and being selected for the team in early 2015.

In May 2016, JoJo Siwa released her songs "Boomerang" and "I Can Make U Dance".

Also in 2016, JoJo Siwa released a line of hair bows in a collaboration with fashion accessory and jewelry company Claire's.

In 2018, JoJo Siwa was named the Breakout Artist of the Year by Vivid Seats.

JoJo Siwa was scheduled to visit a total of 52 cities across the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia.

In 2020, JoJo Siwa competed in season three of The Masked Singer as "T-Rex".

JoJo Siwa appeared as a playable character in the 2020 video game Nickelodeon Kart Racers 2: Grand Prix, as well at its 2022 sequel Nickelodeon Kart Racers 3: Slime Speedway.

JoJo Siwa was included on Times annual list of the 100 most influential people in the world in September 2020 and on Fast Company's Queer 50 list in 2021.

In 2021, JoJo Siwa competed on the thirtieth season of Dancing with the Stars, in which she was part of the first same-sex dancing partnership in the show's history.

JoJo Siwa was one of Time 100 Most Influential People in 2021.

In January 2021, the board game JoJo Siwa's Juice, marketed for children aged 6 and above, was withdrawn from sales by game makers Nickelodeon and Spin Master after a controversy over the game's content, which included questions about nudity and being arrested.

JoJo Siwa and Jessalyn congratulated the group as JoJo Siwa told the judges that she is a big fan of AGT.

JoJo Siwa debuted her post-Nickelodeon image at the 2024 iHeartRadio Music Awards to which she wore a black mesh bodysuit, a fauxhawk, and makeup inspired by American rock band Kiss.

JoJo Siwa called "Karma" her "first breakout adult moment" after performing for 11 years with a child-friendly image.

JoJo Siwa was in a relationship with TikTok star Mark Bontempo from August to November 2020.

JoJo Siwa has since shared that she is not attracted to men, and identifies as lesbian.

JoJo Siwa had an on and off relationship with Kylie Prew from February 2021 to June 2022.

JoJo Siwa dated social media content creator Avery Cyrus from August to December 2022, and dancer Dakayla Wilson from August to November 2024.

JoJo Siwa confirmed her relationship with Australian influencer Kath Ebbs in January 2025.