In January, Nickelodeon starJoJo Siwacame out as a member of the LGBTQ+ community.
The teen mogul announced the news through a series of videos and pictures posted on her social media pages.
In an interview withEntertainment Weekly, Siwa describes her coming out story.
The post sent the internet into a frenzy, and Siwa decided to toy with everyone’s suspicions.
Siwa texted her back, confirming that she is in a “happy relationship with a girl.”
Although Siwa faced scrutiny falling her coming out, she also received an outpour of love and support.
“I texted her as soon as she came out,” the TikTok sensation tells the outlet.
Ziegler wasn’t Siwa’s only former “Dance Mom” cast member to support her.
“Dance Moms” dance instructorAbby Lee Millertook toInstagramto express her love for Siwa.
The heartfelt post accompanied several throwback photos of the two.
