JoJo Siwa and Dakayla Wilson, the “So You Think You Can Dance” season 18 runner-up, have waltzed their separate ways. The glitter-loving, bow-slinging, TikTok-dancing JoJo confirmed the split on Monday night (November 18) at the American Reality Television Awards—a fitting place to drop some real-life drama.
“Yeah, we’ve gone our separate ways, but she’s an amazing girl,” JoJo told People, casually delivering this emotional bombshell like she was ordering a latte. She added, “I’ve got my own fun holiday plans, and she’s got her family she’ll be with.” Translation: JoJo’s sleigh bells will be ringing solo this year while Dakayla is cozying up to turkey and cranberry sauce.
For those just tuning into this sparkly saga, the pair confirmed their relationship in August after JoJo attended one of Dakayla’s dance classes. Imagine the meet-cute: JoJo twirling into the room, probably in sequins, while Dakayla drops some dance moves that scream, “Be my girlfriend!”
Fast forward to now, and things have cooled faster than leftovers in the fridge. But hey, it’s all good vibes. JoJo even threw in a heartfelt “I’m happy for her that she has [family].” You know, classic post-breakup, “I’m-totally-fine-but-I-just-watched-10-hours-of-rom-coms” energy.
The timeline of their relationship is as fuzzy as JoJo’s iconic rainbow scrunchies, but in true Siwa style, it started off with fireworks. A mere few weeks ago, JoJo gushed about how “special” Dakayla was, despite her pledge to keep her love life as private as her diary from middle school.
“Three months ago, I got into a relationship with an incredible girl,” JoJo shared, clearly still riding that honeymoon-phase high. “We’re not perfect, but we have fun. I love the girl. She loves me, and we’re having a good time.” Well, spoiler alert: the good times took a commercial break.
As JoJo dusts herself off and jazz-hands her way into the next chapter, fans are rooting for her. After all, when life gives you breakups, JoJo Siwa makes bedazzled lemonade. ✨
