Celebrity Big Brother fans criticize ITV for airing JoJo Siwa's gender identity discussion

Fans express concern

Celebrity Big Brother viewers took to social media to criticize ITV for airing a scene where pop star JoJo Siwa discussed her gender identity.

JoJo Siwa opens up about her gender identity

The 21-year-old openly gay singer shared her thoughts on her gender identity, hinting that she might be non-binary during a conversation with Big Brother.

Backlash towards ITV

Viewers expressed discomfort with the broadcaster airing the scene, with some feeling that JoJo seemed hesitant to discuss such a personal topic on national television.

Understanding non-binary identity

The term nonbinary refers to individuals who do not identify strictly as male or female, as defined by LGBTQ+ media advocacy group GLAAD.

JoJo Siwa's emotional moment

After sharing her feelings with Big Brother, JoJo became emotional while discussing the topic with her fellow housemates, highlighting the importance of open and honest conversations about gender identity.