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After JoJo Siwa confirmed her breakup with dancer Dakayla Wilson, the "Karma" singer exclusively told E! News that she wants to keep her personal life out of the spotlight going forward.
By Leah Degrazia, Jaylen Spidell Nov 19, 2024 7:16 PMTags
Jojo Siwa Admits to Learning “Hard Lessons” in Her Public Relationships: “You F**k Up” (Exclusive)
JoJo Siwa is working to change her karma.
The same day she confirmed her breakup with Dakayla Wilson, the Dance Moms alum got candid about how her past experiences have taught her to keep her personal life more private going forward.
"You f--k up and you put things in public that you shouldn't be," JoJo exclusively told E! News at the 11th Annual American Reality Television Awards Nov. 18. "Unfortunately, that's the only way that you learn sometimes. And I've had to learn some hard lessons, but they've paid off in the end."
But being selective about what she shares with others is easier said than done. After all, the 21-year-old admitted that she can be "extremely vulnerable" and a "really fragile human."
Luckily, there's another side to JoJo that she's also come to appreciate: her resilience.
"I recently had a new friend come into my life and one of the things that they always talk to me about is how resilient I am," she shared. "They kind of hold a mirror up to myself, and I'm really appreciative of that friendship because that's a really interesting thing to have someone put a mirror in front of you and doing it in a positive way."
JoJo added, "It's brought a new perspective on life."
And the "Karma" singer's new approach to life coincides with a new chapter. Three months after she took her romance public with Dakayla, JoJo revealed that she and the dancer broke up.
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“We have gone our separate ways,” she told People, “but she is an amazing girl."
While their love story didn't stand the test of time, JoJo wishes nothing but the best for Dakayla, who she surprised with a $30,000 birthday trip to Hawaii in October, one month before announcing their split.
"I got my own fun holiday plans, and I know she's got her family that she's spent the holidays with," the "Guilty Pleasure" singer said. "I'm happy for her that she has [them]."
For more of JoJo through the years, keep reading.
September 2013
JoJo Siwa made her reality TV debut at age 9 while competing on the second season of Abby's Ultimate Dance Competition, judged by Abby Lee Miller.
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May 2015
JoJo celebrated the launch of Abby Lee Dance Company LA's VIP Grand Opening.
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May 2015
She rocked a glam jumpsuit at the 3rd Annual Reality TV Awards.
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March 2017
JoJo accepted the award for Favorite Viral Music Artist at Nickelodeon's 2017 Kids' Choice Awards.
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March 2018
She proved the sun never sets on a badass with her shades at the 2018 iHeartRadio Music Awards.
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July 2018
Batter up: JoJo donned a classic baseball outfit at the Nickelodeon Kids Choice Sports.
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August 2018
She showed off her signature style at the 2018 Teen Choice Awards.
March 2019
Even Kim Kardashian and North West keep up with the teen idol.
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April 2019
JoJo's star-studded Sweet 16 included a special visit from the Kardashian-Jenner family, with North and Penelope Disick fan-girling over the birthday girl.
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September 2019
JoJo belted her heart out while on tour.
November 2019
JoJo spent her Thanksgiving giving back.
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February 2020
The Dance Moms alum was all smiles at the Lakers game.
March 2020
It was a party in the U.S.A when JoJo and Miley Cyrus hung out.
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March 2020
Who's under that T-Rex? JoJo showed off her singing chops on The Masked Singer.
January 2021
JoJo came out on Instagram in 2020, wearing a shirt reading, "Best. Gay. Cousin. Ever."
June 2021
Later that year, she and then-girlfriend Kylie Prew celebrated Pride together.
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September 2021
JoJo performed onstage during a screening for her Paramount+ original movie The J Team.
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October 2021
Making history as the first same-sex Dancing With the Stars pair, JoJo competed with partner Jenna Johnson on season 30 of the reality competition series.
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April 2022
She said bye, bye, bye bye to her signature ponytail.
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July 2023
JoJo got inked during an outing with outing with Raven-Symoné and wife Miranda Pearman-Maday. For her first tattoo, she got the number 1031 behind her right ear in reference to her 2019 to 2022 D.R.E.A.M. The Tour concert series.
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March 2024
The singer teased her next project might not be suitable for all ages.
"The following content is not made for children," she shared in a series of cryptic Instagram posts, "and may be disturbing or offensive to some viewers."
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April 2024
JoJo debuted her more mature look at the 2024 iHeartRadio Music Awards, rocking dark makeup and an edgy costume from her "Karma" music video.
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