JoJo Siwa's partner at Celebrity Big Brother final but 'refuses to meet star onstage'

's partner Kath Ebbs wasn't seen greeting JoJo at the side of the stage during the final, however, it's been reported that Kath did attend, but asked to remain backstage.

It comes after Kath stayed silent on social media following JoJo's close friendship with star Chris Hughes. The pair have been seen cuddling and tickling each other's backs in bed together - which has raised eyebrows with some viewers.

Fans were convinced Kath would be a no show after her social media silence. Kath previously defended JoJo after Mickey Rourke made homophobic comments about the Dance Moms star. Meanwhile, they last posted on both TikTok and on April 11.

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Although Kath wasn't seen on camera during the final, a source told : "Kath has surprised everyone by coming to meet JoJo when she leaves the house tonight, but [they] gave Celebrity bosses strict orders that [they] wont be in any camera shots - filmed or still camera - nothing."

"[They're] stressed and has demanded [they] remain backstage out of sight."

The has contacted and Big Brother for comment.

During her exit interview, JoJo gushed about her friendship with Chris,

"I'm so incredibly grateful for him. He's helped me get through my hard times in the house but more importantly he's helped me create my happiness in this house. He's more than a friend, he's just such a special guy, I'm so lucky. We had a lot of fun," she said.

Last night, JoJo received an emotional letter from her mum, which - but fans are convinced there was a hidden meaning. The note, read out by Chris Hughes, said: "The most important thing to tell you is a message from Kath because I know you really miss them the most. Kath's keen to see you when you get out, inverted commas.'".

"I've had so much fun with Kath while you were away, we've had lots of FaceTimes and she even came over my house to watch the launch show," JoJo's mum Jessalynn revealed. JoJo was then left in tears as she thought deeply into her message, later questioning why Kath hadn't said she loved her.

Fans were convinced , as one wrote: "JoJo’s letter from home 'you’re dumped!'"

Another fan who suspected Kath had 'dumped' JoJo through the letter said: "Jojo after expecting a nice, heartwarming letter from home but it’s just Kath saying she’s dumped x ".

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