History of JoJo Siwa in Timeline
JoJo Siwa is an American singer, dancer, actress, and media personality. She gained initial recognition on the reality television show Dance Moms from 2015 to 2016. Her career has since expanded to include music, acting roles, and a significant presence in popular media. In 2020, Siwa was named one of Time magazine's 100 most influential people.
May 19, 2003: JoJo Siwa's Birth
On May 19, 2003, Joelle Joanie "JoJo" Siwa was born. She is an American singer, dancer, actress, and media personality.
2014: Auditioning for ALDC
In 2014, JoJo Siwa began appearing on Dance Moms, starting with auditioning for Abby Lee Miller's "ALDC" dance competition team.
2015: Appearance on Dance Moms
In 2015, JoJo Siwa appeared as a dancer on the reality television show Dance Moms alongside her mother, Jessalynn Siwa.
2015: Selection for ALDC team
In early 2015, JoJo Siwa was selected for Abby Lee Miller's "ALDC" dance competition team.
May 2016: Release of "Boomerang" and "I Can Make U Dance"
In May 2016, JoJo Siwa released her songs "Boomerang" and "I Can Make U Dance".
2016: Dance Moms Continued
In 2016, JoJo Siwa continued her appearance as a dancer on the reality television show Dance Moms alongside her mother, Jessalynn Siwa, for another season.
2017: Signing with Nickelodeon
In 2017, JoJo Siwa signed with Nickelodeon and acted in various television shows and films.
2018: Partnership with J. C. Penney and Breakout Artist of the Year
In 2018, JoJo Siwa partnered with the American department store J. C. Penney to release a line of accessories, bedroom decor, and a doll made in her likeness. In 2018, Siwa was also named the Breakout Artist of the Year by Vivid Seats.
2019: Recall of Cosmetics Kit
In 2019, Claire's recalled a JoJo Siwa-branded cosmetics kit product after the FDA issued a warning about it containing dangerous levels of asbestos.
2019: Announcement of D.R.E.A.M. The Tour
In 2019, JoJo Siwa announced that she would be going on her first major concert tour, entitled D.R.E.A.M. The Tour, scheduled to visit 52 cities across multiple countries.
September 2020: Inclusion on Time's 100 Most Influential People
In September 2020, JoJo Siwa was included on Time's annual list of the 100 most influential people in the world.
November 2020: End of Relationship with Mark Bontempo
In November 2020, JoJo Siwa ended her relationship with TikTok star Mark Bontempo.
2020: Inclusion on Time's 100 Most Influential People
In 2020, JoJo Siwa was included on Time's annual list of the 100 most influential people in the world.
January 2021: Coming Out as Part of the LGBTQ+ Community
In January 2021, JoJo Siwa came out as being part of the LGBTQ+ community on social media.
January 2021: Controversy over JoJo's Juice board game
In January 2021, the board game JoJo's Juice, marketed for children aged 6 and above, was withdrawn from sales by game makers Nickelodeon and Spin Master after a controversy over the game's content. Also in January 2021, JoJo Siwa stated that she was not informed about the game's questions. In the same year, General Mills started producing a breakfast cereal called JoJo Siwa Strawberry Bop.
2021: Inclusion on Fast Company's Queer 50 list
In 2021, JoJo Siwa was included on Fast Company's Queer 50 list.
2021: Release of The J Team
In 2021, JoJo Siwa, in collaboration with Nickelodeon, released her own feature film, The J Team.
April 4, 2022: Announcement as Judge for So You Think You Can Dance
On April 4, 2022, JoJo Siwa was announced as a judge for the seventeenth season of So You Think You Can Dance.
June 2022: End of On and Off Relationship with Kylie Prew
In June 2022, JoJo Siwa ended her on and off relationship with Kylie Prew.
September 9, 2022: Recipient of the Gamechanger Award from GLSEN
On September 9, 2022, JoJo Siwa was announced as the recipient of the Gamechanger Award from GLSEN for her anti-bullying advocacy efforts.
December 2022: End of Relationship with Avery Cyrus
In December 2022, JoJo Siwa ended her relationship with social media content creator Avery Cyrus.
2022: Appearance in Nickelodeon Kart Racers 3
In 2022, JoJo Siwa appeared as a playable character in the video game Nickelodeon Kart Racers 3: Slime Speedway.
December 2023: Performance on Dick Van Dyke: 98 Years of Magic
In December 2023, JoJo Siwa performed "Step in Time" from the 1964 movie Mary Poppins on the primetime CBS special Dick Van Dyke: 98 Years of Magic.
January 26, 2024: Returning as Judge for So You Think You Can Dance
On January 26, 2024, JoJo Siwa was announced to be returning as a judge for the eighteenth season of So You Think You Can Dance, replacing Nigel Lythgoe.
February 2024: Allegations of Mistreatment of XOMG! Pop Members
In February 2024, JoJo Siwa and her mother were alleged to have mistreated members of XOMG! Pop by subjecting members to grueling rehearsal schedules.
April 5, 2024: Release of "Karma"
On April 5, 2024, JoJo Siwa released her official debut single as an adult artist, "Karma", which received mostly negative reviews and generated online backlash. The song was referred to as her "first breakout adult moment".
July 2024: Release of Guilty Pleasure EP
In July 2024, JoJo Siwa released her fourth EP, titled Guilty Pleasure.
August 2024: Interest in Participating in the Eurovision Song Contest
In August 2024, JoJo Siwa expressed interest in participating in the Eurovision Song Contest, specifically wanting to represent Poland.
November 2024: End of Relationship with Dakayla Wilson
In November 2024, JoJo Siwa ended her relationship with dancer Dakayla Wilson.
2024: Post-Nickelodeon Career Initiation
In 2024, JoJo Siwa initiated her post-Nickelodeon career with the extended play Guilty Pleasure, led by the single "Karma".
April 2025: End of Relationship with Kath Ebbs
In April 2025, JoJo Siwa ended her relationship with non-binary Australian influencer/actor Kath Ebbs.
April 2025: Meeting Chris Hughes on Celebrity Big Brother
In April 2025, JoJo Siwa met English television personality Chris Hughes on Celebrity Big Brother.
June 2025: Report of Being Dropped from Columbia Records
In June 2025, Daily Mirror reported that JoJo Siwa had been dropped from Columbia Records.
2025: Identification as Queer on Celebrity Big Brother
During her time on Celebrity Big Brother in 2025, JoJo Siwa admitted she had begun to identify as queer rather than lesbian.
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