On April 14, 2025, Celebrity Big Brother housemate Chris Hughes found himself at the center of tension in the ITV reality show’s latest episode. The former Love Island star, 32, was nominated for eviction by The Only Way Is Essex cast member Ella Rae Wise, 24, who accused him of “only focusing on JoJo Siwa” and not engaging authentically with others. Ella, speaking in the Diary Room, claimed Hughes was “playing a massive game” and questioned his genuineness, citing their lack of meaningful conversations beyond basic check-ins.
The nomination sparked buzz among fans, with some speculating on X that Ella’s frustration stemmed from jealousy over Hughes’ close friendship with Siwa, 21, the Dance Moms alum. The pair’s bond, marked by moments like back massages and late-night chats, has been a talking point, though Hughes’ brother, Ben, dismissed romantic rumors, calling it a “great friendship” rooted in mutual support.
Adding to the drama, Hughes was reprimanded by Big Brother for breaking a strict house rule: discussing nominations. In a garden conversation with Donna Preston, Hughes speculated about Trisha Goddard and Patsy Palmer’s voting choices, prompting Preston to warn him twice that
