Chris Hughes' brother explains why he prefers JoJo to Ella after fans slam 'weird' romance

brother Ben was quick to defend the Celebrity star after he with American star Chris and JoJo have been raising eyebrows with their friendship as viewers watched as they massaged each other, danced together and

Appearing on spin-off show, Late and Live, Chris' brother said the star and the Dance Moms icon simply have the 'same energy', which explains why they became inseparable since the show started earlier this month. He said: "I believe the friendship between Chris and JoJo is based on the fact they have similar energy and have obviously bonded really well as a friendship."

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When probed by host , Ben continued: "I think JoJo confided a few of her secrets in Chris because she can see what kind of person he is and he's literally like this outside of the house as well.

"He's got loads of friendships like that," before revealed Chris even gets back scratches from Ben's partner, Olivia. When people claimed the affection was , he said: "Is it weird?"

Ben was also asked about Ella Rae Wise's struggle to connect with Chris and JoJo. He shared: "I don't think Ella has got the same energy as Chris or JoJo and that's where the break is.”

Meanwhile, in new videos of Chris and JoJo, the former Love Islander was seen lying on her chest in bed before they pulled the blanket over their heads.

One moment showed JoJo guiding Chris with a dance in the garden. A distracted Chris intensely looked at her before telling her: "God, you look good today. I think it's my favourite colour on you."

JoJo and Chris' friendship has made a few people uncomfortable, including Pussycat Doll, weighed in on the close bond and admitted she disliked JoJo and Chris' actions as JoJo has a partner on the outside.

Taking to X, formerly known as , one fan defended the duo, saying: "Why can’t people see Chris and JoJo are platonic , people really do try to see the sex in everything ," as another agreed: "before people get people that are friends like chris and jojo are allowed to have platonic intimacy & it doesn’t need to be s/xual or even romantic ."

Meanwhile, JoJo's partner, Kath Ebbs, has kept silent on the matter and hasn't discussed the show since praising their girlfriend's handling of the situation with Mickey Rourke.

Along with a video of JoJo and Mickey talking, Kath wrote: "This is why I adore this human with all my heart. She is genuinely one of the most empathic, kind and patient people I ever met.

"Not every can offer grace in the face of bigotry, justifiably so. But for those that have the capacity to hold space through hate and dig into the depths of humanity (doesn't mean you can't have boundaries) offer an incredibly gift to the ."

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