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JoJo Siwa is ringing within the new yr… with a brand new title.
On December 31, not lengthy earlier than the calendar turned to 2026, the Dance Mothers alum took followers and followers without warning when she swapped out her nickname in her TikTok bio for her full beginning title: Joelle Siwa.
That wasn’t all, nevertheless.


The 22-year-old singer and performer additionally alluded to her “plans for 2026” in a social media video, lip-syncing to her single “Boomerang” from 2016 and including:
“I’mma come again like a boomerang.”
Within the caption of the reel, Siwa additionally hinted to her 46 million followers: What a yr it’s forward.
Such a reputation change and subsequent message has people questioning what lies forward for Siwa.


Beneath this footage, followers had blended reactions to JoJo’s replace, with many in help of a possible rebrand.
“Her altering her title from jojo to Joelle needs to be the largest pull ever!!!” one particular person commented. “2026 is gonna be loopy!!!”
One other chimed in with encouragement, writing: “Joelle feels so genuine, wishing you each happiness in 2026.”
The star had fairly a 2025, highlighted by going public with boyfriend Chris Hughes.
“It’s not platonic any extra,” Siwa instructed The Guardian in an interview printed June 2, including of herself and her Superstar Large Brother housemate:
“And it’s been an attractive growth, an attractive connection, and I’m completely head over heels for him and he’s the identical means.”


The couple have been holding busy all through the month of December, as properly, with Siwa internet hosting a soccer-themed birthday for her boyfriend as he turned 33 on December 22.
“This present day 33 years in the past was good day… the day my favourite individual was born pleased birthday to my love,” Siwa wrote on-line on the time.
“I couldn’t think about a life with out you in it anymore, you’re the greatest buddy, son, brother, and boyfriend. You make my life higher every day that passes. Everybody who is aware of you is a fortunate one. Love you tons and much greater than tater tots.”
So there we’ve it on a private degree for JOELLE Siwa. Issues are going very properly.
On the skilled entrance, although? We are able to’t wait to see what 2026 delivers.