JoJo Siwa is stepping into 2026 under a different name, and hinting that more changes are coming. On New Year’s Eve, the 22-year-old performer updated her TikTok profile to read “Joelle Siwa,” a move that didn’t go unnoticed by her 46 million followers and quickly sparked conversation across social media.
The change arrived alongside a low-key tease of what lies ahead. In her final TikTok before the new year, Siwa lip-synced to her 2016 breakout single “Boomerang,” pairing the clip with text asking, “Any plans for 2026?” and a caption that suggested a busy year ahead. She offered no specifics, but the timing—paired with the name update—felt deliberate.
Fans were quick to connect dots. Some noted that Chris Hughes, Siwa’s boyfriend, has referred to her as “Joelle” in a now-expired Instagram story, while others reminded newer followers that Joelle is her given name, with “JoJo” long serving as a nickname tied to her child-star persona.
The shift comes during a period of recalibration for Siwa, who has spent the past year reshaping her public image and music following the release of “Karma.” Away from work, she has also been candid about her relationship with Hughes, including differing views on engagement timelines shared in a recent interview.
Whether the name change signals a broader artistic reset or simply a personal reclaiming, Siwa appears intent on entering 2026 on her own terms—less branded, more self-defined.
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