Chris Hughes, the television personality known for his appearances on Celebrity Big Brother and Love Island, has been the subject of an ongoing stalking case involving a female fan for the past six years. The woman has reportedly made unfounded claims of having an intimate relationship with Hughes and alleges that he has extorted more than £700 million from her. Additionally, she questions the authenticity of his reported year-long romance with US pop star JoJo Siwa, suggesting the relationship is a fabricated publicity stunt.

Hughes, who gained public attention through Love Island in 2017 and has since contributed to BBC Sport’s coverage of the Winter Olympics and Wimbledon, has encountered increasing hostility from the fan since meeting Siwa during Celebrity Big Brother in April 2025. According to sources close to Hughes, the fan’s behaviour has escalated in malignancy, prompting his team to engage a private investigator to identify her and determine her location.

A spokesperson for Hughes expressed the presenter’s gratitude towards his broader fanbase while emphasizing that the individual’s actions have crossed acceptable boundaries. The spokesperson described the claims as baseless and distressing, particularly regarding the allegations of criminal conduct and assertions that Hughes and Siwa’s relationship is contractual for publicity purposes. Efforts to take legal action are reportedly complicated by the woman’s residence outside the United Kingdom.

The situation highlights challenges public figures face when dealing with obsessive individuals who make false accusations. As Hughes continues his broadcasting career, his team remains committed to addressing the issue while maintaining his professional focus.