Celebrity Big Brother star Chris 'feels zero attraction' for JoJo despite romantic antics

stars and do not see each other romantically - a body language expert has insisted - despite viewers being left convinced that the housemates have fallen in love with one another.

The unlikely pair have struck up an incredibly close bond since entering the iconic house last week, and it appears that their connection is only growing stronger as other housemates - including Ella Rae Wise - have insisted that they have isolated themselves from the rest of the group.

As their connection grows stronger, viewers have become increasingly confused about the nature of their relationship - with some suggesting that it appears to be more romantic than friendly - despite the fact that JoJo has a girlfriend back in LA.

Over the past couple of days, it seems that Chris, 32, and JoJo, 21, haven't been able to keep their hands off one another as they are continuously touching, massaging, tickling, hugging, and kissing one another. This has naturally made some viewers question JoJo's loyalty to her girlfriend Kath Ebbs, who she has been seeing since November.

Their connection has caused further controversy due to the large age-gap between them. When Chris first shot to fame in 2017 on , when was 24-years-old. At the same time, JoJo was in the height of her Nickelodeon career, and while Chris was making moves in the famous villa, JoJo was only 13-years-old.

However, a body language expert has now put the speculation of any romance between the unlikely pair to bed. Body language and behavioural expert Dr Dawson has now unpacked the latest dynamics between JoJo and Chris in the Celebrity house - but she doesn't think there is anything romantic going on between the two of them.

" fans are a bit confused about JoJo and Chris’s flirty behaviour. I’ve watched their interactions closely, and to me, what we’re seeing isn’t romance, it’s just human behaviour under pressure," says Dr Dawson. "This kind of dynamic is totally normal in confined, high-stress environments.

“I’ve been watching their interactions closely, and to me, it’s not romance - it’s just natural human behaviour under pressure,” she explains. “In high-stress, confined environments like the CBB house, dynamics like this are completely normal.”

Dr Dawson points out that intense situations often heighten emotional energy - stress, boredom, anxiety - and that energy needs somewhere to go.

“In these environments, flirtation can act like a pressure valve. It’s playful, low-stakes, and socially acceptable. Often, it’s less about romantic interest and more about comfort or connection,” she says. “Sometimes it’s like saying, ‘I can’t cry or leave, but I can flirt.’ It’s a way to bond, to feel seen, or even to cope.”

As for Chris and JoJo, she believes their behaviour is more about reassurance than attraction. “There’s a moment where Chris scratches JoJo’s back after a tense exchange with Mickey Rourke. To me, that’s not flirty - it’s about soothing, support, and creating a sense of safety,” she adds. “What can look like flirtation is often something softer - a silent way of saying, ‘I’ve got you.’”

"It helps explain why people can suddenly feel drawn to each other during tense moments and why so many workplace romances happen, for example. It all comes down to a mix of psychology, biology, and social dynamics," she adds. "In a restrained environment like the CBB house, there’s often a real build-up of emotional energy: stress, boredom, frustration, anxiety. And that tension needs an outlet."

Ultimately, the body language expert doesn't feel there is anything remotely romantic between the two - meaning that JoJo's girlfriend will have nothing to worry about. "Flirtatious behaviour in restrained environments isn’t always about fancying someone. It’s about regulating emotion, building bonds, reclaiming control, and sometimes even performing a version of yourself to others.

"While Chris and JoJo’s interactions have sparked a lot of speculation, what I see is an emotionally intelligent friendship that’s developed in a high-pressure setting. There’s trust, comfort, and a genuine connection and that can sometimes look like flirtation from the outside. It's all about human connection and survival in a high-pressure situation, not attraction."

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