JoJo Siwa addressed Miley Cyrus' comments suggesting Siwa had gone 'back in the closet' after announcing her relationship with Chris Hughes. While Cyrus joked about 'bringing Siwa back out', it received backlash for bi-erasure. Siwa stated she felt Cyrus meant no harm but found the joke inappropriate. In an Instagram post, Siwa emphasized the beauty of love in all forms, encouraged self-acceptance, and highlighted the challenges of facing judgment from admired figures. Siwa stressed the importance of personal happiness and true self-expression in relationships.
Queer people who are in opposite-sex relationships, such as Siwa, are particularly susceptible to bi or pan-erasure over assumptions that their relationship somehow undermines their sexuality.
Honestly the most beautiful thing I've learned in the last five years is that love is a gorgeous rainbow. People judge no matter what, and it can be very hard, especially when it comes from someone you love.
[The joke was] not what the world, or myself, needs to hear anyday of the week.
Find your happy, and love. Hold onto your lives and make it yours.
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