Jojo Siwa just hard launched her new girlfriend, so here’s what we know about Dakayla Wilson

The couple met when Jojo was a judge of So You Think You Can Dance


Jojo Siwa has been the centre of a lot of dramatic headlines since Karma came out, but she’s also no stranger to messy breakups. On the 14th of August, Jojo Siwa shared an adorable Instagram story of her and her new girlfriend holding hands, officially hard launching their new relationship. But who actually is Dakayla Wilson, and what do we know about their relationship so far?

The two actually first debuted as a couple in this TikTok at a dance event, and people seemed super happy for them. She then later posted this pic of them holding hands, captioned “Perfect day.” The two seem to be really loved up!

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So, who is Dakayla Wilson?

Dakayla was a runner-up on So You Think You Can Dance, the show that her new beau Jojo was on the judging panel for. She’s 18 and from Tampa, Florida. On her website, she says that her dream is “to immerse myself in the vibrant world of the entertainment industry.” She seems passionate about being a dancer, and she’s certainly got the skills!

It’s uncertain how long the pair have been dating for, but Jojo confirmed their relationship status on Thursday in a post after attending one of her new girlfriend’s dance classes. In the caption, she wrote: “Took a weekend off of being JoJo Siwa and became @dakaylannwilson All Star Assistant.❤️‍🔥 More videos to come but had to share this one first:) BACK TO THE DANCER ROOTS.”

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