‘Dancing With the Stars’: JoJo Siwa Is Making History as First to Dance With a Same-Sex Partner
Dancing with the Stars is one of ABC’s most popular and longest-running television shows. The competitive dance series began airing in 2005. Now, its 30th season is underway. The show’s premise revolves around inviting 15 stars to compete for the winning title and the infamous Mirror Ball trophy.
Each celebrity is matched up with a professional dancer as the pairs battle their way through the weeks and many different dancing styles. The show is a hit for many reasons. More recently, it has gotten a lot of positive attention and traction for one of the current cast members: JoJo Siwa. Take a closer look at the impressive star and how Siwa will be making history.
JoJo Siwa is making history on ‘Dancing with the Stars’
Fans and viewers of Dancing with the Stars eagerly awaited the reveal of the celebrities who would be taking the stage during the series’ 30th season. From ABC’s The Bachelor, Matt James and Spice Girls’ Sporty Spice were just two of the many stars audiences have been looking forward to seeing in action, and amongst the famous A-listers was the one-and-only Siwa.
This past year Siwa has been in the headlines and the spotlight for her admirable and candid spirit as she opened up her personal life to the world. After revealing that she is gay and part of the LGBTQIA+ community, Siwa received a tremendous amount of support from her fans and Hollywood peers.
Building on the excitement and momentum, Siwa shared that she would be joining season 30 of Dancing with the Stars and making history while doing it. Siwa’s debut on the show marked the first time a same-sex couple performed on Dancing with the Stars, and fans of the show couldn’t wait to find out which professional Siwa would be paired with. NPR was one of the many platforms to recap the inspiring details behind the former Dance Moms‘ star’s announcement.
JoJo Siwa continues to open up to her fans and followers
During an interview with People, Siwa continued to share her truth with the world. The celebrity opened up about identifying and labeling her sexual orientation and what that looks like for her. Siwa explained, “Technically I would say that I am pansexual because that’s how I have always been my whole life is just like, my human is my human.”
People who are pansexual are attracted to all gender identities, and so many were inspired and happy to see Siwa continue to step into and share her power and truth.
At the moment, Siwa is dating Kylie Prew. The two met on a cruise and instantly connected. Prew and Siwa officially began dating in January, and the pair look incredibly happy together.
Siwa’s exciting start on ‘Dancing with the Stars’
Dancing with the Stars season 30 officially premiered, and all eyes were on Siwa and her groundbreaking entrance. The famous pop star will be taking the stage with Jenna Johnson, season 26’s champion.
For their debut performance, Johnson and Siwa took on the quickstep. In a very fitting fashion, they danced to Jet’s “Are You Gonna Be My Girl,” and they blew away the show’s esteemed judges. Siwa and Johnson ended the night with the highest score. She is not only making history but looking incredibly good while doing it. Siwa’s fans and followers are looking forward to seeing what the rest of season 30 will have in store.
