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JoJo Siwa is ringing within the new yr… with a brand new identify.
On December 31, not lengthy earlier than the calendar turned to 2026, the Dance Mothers alum took followers and followers unexpectedly when she swapped out her nickname in her TikTok bio for her full beginning identify: Joelle Siwa.
That wasn’t all, nevertheless.
The 22-year-old singer and performer additionally alluded to her “plans for 2026” in a social media video, lip-syncing to her single “Boomerang” from 2016 and including:
“I’mma come again like a boomerang.”
Within the caption of the reel, Siwa additionally hinted to her 46 million followers: What a yr it’s forward.
Such a reputation change and subsequent message has of us questioning what lies forward for Siwa.
Beneath this footage, followers had blended reactions to JoJo’s replace, with many in assist of a possible rebrand.
“Her altering her identify from jojo to Joelle needs to be the most important pull ever!!!” one particular person commented. “2026 is gonna be loopy!!!”
One other chimed in with encouragement, writing: “Joelle feels so genuine, wishing you each happiness in 2026.”
The star had fairly a 2025, highlighted by going public with boyfriend Chris Hughes.
“It’s not platonic any extra,” Siwa informed The Guardian in an interview revealed June 2, including of herself and her Celeb Huge Brother housemate:
“And it’s been a gorgeous growth, a gorgeous connection, and I’m completely head over heels for him and he’s the identical means.”
The couple have been preserving busy all through the month of December, as nicely, with Siwa internet hosting a soccer-themed birthday for her boyfriend as he turned 33 on December 22.
“This present day 33 years in the past was an excellent good day… the day my favourite particular person was born blissful birthday to my love,” Siwa wrote on-line on the time.
“I couldn’t think about a life with out you in it anymore, you’re the greatest pal, son, brother, and boyfriend. You make my life higher every day that passes. Everybody who is aware of you is a fortunate one. Love you tons and plenty greater than tater tots.”
So there we have now it on a private stage for JOELLE Siwa. Issues are going very nicely.
On the skilled entrance, although? We will’t wait to see what 2026 delivers.
