Chris Hughes’ brother Ben has addressed the Celebrity Big Brother star’s tactile relationship with fellow housemate JoJo Siwa, who is currently in a relationship

Chris Hughes’ brother Ben has spoken out about the Celebrity Big Brother housemate’s antics with fellow star JoJo Siwa after he was filmed stroking her back in bed last night.

Appearing on ITV’s Lorraine, Ben said that he didn’t think there was any chance of romance between them. “I actually think that maybe they’ve just formed a great friendship due to the fact that Chris stood up for JoJo. I think JoJo is in a solid relationship. Chris will know that and I think they’ve got each other’s backs.”

Chris’ brother Ben spoke about his recent antics in the CBB house with JoJo SiwaLorraine presenter Kate Garraway then jumped in to say: “Literally as it turns out!”

Ben continued: “There are so many older members of the house that I think they’re a couple of the youngest and they’ve stood up for each other most of the first week.

“I think they’ve just bonded really well and have a really good friendship which will come away from the house as well.”

During last night’s show, viewers watched in shock as Chris was seen tickling JoJo’s back as they briefly shared a bed together in the Celebrity Big Brother house.

Fans couldn’t believe their eyes, with one writing on social media: “I did NOT have JoJo Siwa and Chris Hughes on my 2025 bingo card #CBBUK.” A second wrote: “So glad I’m gay bc what do you mean people are watching GOLF whilst Chris Hughes is homewrecking JoJo Siwa’s relationship #CBBUK.”

Chris Hughes and JoJo Siwa have been very tactile while in the Celebrity Big Brother house
It’s been an eventful week so far for Chris Hughes – whose argument with housemate Mickey Rourke led to the Hollywood star being booted from the house.

ITV confirmed on Saturday that Mickey Rourke had been removed from the Celebrity Big Brother house after losing his temper with housemate Chris Hughes during a pirate-themed task.

During the uncomfortable scene, Chris began staring at Mickey after Trisha Goddard said that there was “a rat amongst” them. Micky said, “You looking at me? Don’t eyeball me.”

After Chris said that it was a joke, Mickey continued: “Don’t f**king eyeball me. You c***.” Danny Bear began trying to diffuse the situation, telling him: “He was joking. He was joking. He was joking.”

Chris told Mickey to “f**king stand there”, at which point Mickey tells Chris: “Your a** will be right there in a second,” while pointing to the ground. He was then urged by Big Brother to go to the diary room before being booted off the show.

Speaking about how Chris handled the confrontation, Ben said: “I think he handled it quite well, he obviously didn’t retaliate I think, actually he just got into character a little bit too well. I think he might be trying out for the new Pirates of the Caribbean or something along those lines.

“I think he handled it quite well, obviously Danny got involved and Chris in previous episodes has also stuck up for JoJo, which I do think if anyone else was in that situation, would’ve stuck up for her as well.”