Unlikely couple offer to hold new baby before mum realises who they really are
The couple were branded the 'kindest souls' after a video showed them holding and playing with the baby on board a Royal Caribbean cruise ship, giving the mum a few minutes to herself
A mother was pleasantly surprised when two "kind souls" on a new Royal Caribbean cruise ship offered to help her with her baby, only to discover who they were.
American singer and dancer Jojo Siwa and reality star Chris Hughes first crossed paths in the Celebrity Big Brother house earlier this year, initially claiming to be just good friends before later confirming their relationship. Their age difference has sparked controversy, with 32-year-old Chris being a decade older than Jojo, who celebrated her 22nd birthday in May. Jojo, who previously identified as lesbian and queer, surprised fans with her relationship with a man.
However, recently, the couple seemed blissfully happy as they enjoyed their time aboard the expansive Star of the Seas cruise ship, spending time with an adorable baby girl. In a video shared on TikTok by the baby's mum, Dance Moms star Jojo can be seen gently patting the baby's back as she cuddles her.
The video then switches to Chris holding the child, with both he and Jojo entertaining her by making silly faces.
Mum Rach Sullivan overlaid text on the footage to provide more context.
She wrote: "When kind souls offer to hold your baby so you can be hands-free for a moment and now your baby won't let you take her back."
In the caption accompanying the clip, she wrote: "Rosie found some unexpected babysitters on the cruise."
The video resonated with millions, racking up over 7.5 million views and more than 1,400 comments from individuals eager to voice their opinions.
Jojo Siwa simply remarked: "Best friends forever."
Chris Hughes commented: "She's gorgeous and so is Rosie, what a wonderful happy baby and family."
One viewer shared: "Something my mum has always told me: 'Babies and animals can tell who actually loves them'."
Another referenced Chris's time on Love Island, saying: "They've clearly never seen Chris with his baby Cash from Love Island."
The official Royal Caribbean account posted: "Can't handle the cuteness overload."
A different person noted: "The kind soul being Jojo Siwa and not a stranger omg lol," to which someone responded: "It's def a stranger to that baby."
Yet another individual joked: "If Chris and Jojo announce they're having a baby in the next couple of months, we know who to blame."
Another comment read: "Babies don't cuddle just anyone like that. She knows she's a kind soul."
Someone else confessed: "Crying over Jojo Siwa holding a baby wasn't on my bingo card today."
Finally, one person added: "I don't care what people say about JoJo Siwa. Anything I ever hear or see about her from a 'regular person' is that she is so kind and always makes time for her fans. I am so happy she's happy."