Topics: JoJo Siwa, TikTok, Social Media, Chris Hughes, Music, Celebrity, Entertainment
It looks like JoJo Siwa is no longer going by JoJo Siwa.
The 22-year-old Dance Moms star and singer sent her fans into a frenzy on New Year's Eve when she shared a social media video under a different name.
Now, we all love a January re-brand, whether that's pledging to eat healthier and go to the gym more or completely switching up your fashion sense and clearing out your wardrobe.
However, changing your name is quite the big decision and JoJo's 46million TikTok followers were left utterly confused after spotting that she'd quietly changed her moniker on the platform.
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It comes after a big year for JoJo, after she met her now-boyfriend, former Love Islander Chris Hughes, 33, in the Celebrity Big Brother house in April and they've been going from strength to strength ever since.
After falling in love with the UK and building up a bigger following across the pond, she's also released more music and even gone on tour.
A perfect time for a re-brand some would say!
Although her actual handle is still '@itsjojosiwa,' JoJo has changed her name on TikTok from 'JoJo Siwa' to 'Joelle Siwa'.
And as we say, it's seriously threw some fans into a spin, who had no idea that JoJo's real name is actually Joelle Joanie Siwa, with JoJo simply being a combination of the two monikers.
Throughout her career in both reality TV and music, the 22-year-old has always professionally been known as JoJo so this is a pretty big switch-up.
The Karma singer didn't directly address the change, but posted a TikTok with the caption: "What a year it is ahead."
In the video, she teased what could be in store in 2026, with the text: "Any plans for 2026?" and then JoJo responding by mouthing along to her song Boomerang.
Specifically the lyrics: "I'mma come back like a boomerang" - make of that what you will!
In the comments, fans reacted to the subtle change, with one questioning: "JOJO DOES THIS MEAN YOUR REAL NAME IS JOELLE?"
While a second and third added: "WHO the hell is Joelle Siwa" and "Ummm Joelle Siwa? I missed a few chapters."
A fourth asked: "Who the heck is Joelle siwa????"and a fifth confused fan added: "Wdym Joelle? aren't u Jojo Siwa? anyways happy new year everyone."
However, someone else rightly pointed out: "…Her real name is Joelle, Jojo was just a nickname. Are y’all new here?"
And another gushed: "Joelle suits you so much more. such an iconic, unique name."
"Ooh you've rebranded - good for you! Happy new year JoJo, I hope you have a great 2026," penned someone else.
While another follower joked: "WERE USING GOVERNMENT NAME NOW? IM NEVER GONNA BE ABLE TO STOP SAYING JOJO."
And others agreed: "Guys. I think her REAL name is Joelle" and "Real ones know Joelle Joanie Siwa is her full name."
