CELEBRITY Big Brother star Chris Hughes' brother Ben has opened up on the meaning behind his sibling's affectionate moment in bed with JoJo Siwa.
Ben, 33, broke his silence on Monday's ITV daytime show , which was hosted by , 57, standing in for regular presenter , 65.
After Ben told how alum Chris, 32, had dealt with his , 74, “quite well”, talk turned to his brother's close bond with American singer , 21.
fans were during Sunday's episode over Chris' seemingly “flirty” behaviour towards his co-star, who is in a relationship.
It came after the pair had – and , 24, had realised with the ITV Racing pundit had backfired.
Now Ben – who is Chris' elder brother and no stranger to reality TV, having spoken out about his battle with testicular cancer on BBC Three series Me, My Brother and Our Balls, has set the record straight.
anchor Kate quizzed: “What's going on there?” to which he replied: “I actually think they have just found a great friendship due to the fact Chris stuck up for JoJo.
“I think JoJo is in a solid relationship, Chris will know that.
“I think they have got each others backs,” to which Kate said: “Quite literally.”
He continued: “There are so many older members of the house, I think they are a couple of the youngest, they have stood up for each other most of the first week.
“They have just bonded really well and they have got a really good friendship which will probably come away from the house.
“It's nice to see.”
BEDROOM ANTICS
Chris and JoJo instantly bonded after becoming housemates, withhim comforting her after she was the victim of a homophobic slur from.
In Sunday night's episode, Chris and JoJo were seen lying together in bed.
JoJo, who was lying on her front, had her back scratched by Chris before she slipped back into her own bed.
They were both then seen smiling in the dark as they reflect on the moment.
In the morning, Chris admitted he “missed” JoJo while he was asleep and she asked why he hadn't dreamt about her.
JoJo, who came out as gay, is in a relationship with someone who identifies as non-binary, while Chris is straight.
One viewer said: “Oooo the chemistry between jojo and chris…what's going on there
Another said: “Jojo & Chris???? I'm confused.”
The pair then got flirty again in the bedroom.
JoJo said to Chris: “You've not been to sleep,” to which he replied: “You smell nice tonight.”
The US star, who was given the role as the Captain, said: “This is my ship and I know when s*** goes down on my ship.”
Chris replied: “I like this side of you,” as JoJo said: “It's hot isn't it?”
The reality star added: “It's kind of sexy. Give me a goodnight hug.”
