JoJo Siwa is ringing in the new year with a subtle but telling shift that has fans buzzing about what 2026 might hold. The former child star has quietly updated her TikTok bio, swapping out her famous nickname for her full name, Joelle Siwa.
The change arrived alongside a New Year’s Eve post in which the 22-year-old lip-synced to her 2016 single ‘Boomerang’, mouthing the lyric, “I’mma come back like a boomerang,” while hinting at major “plans for 2026.” The timing was not lost on fans, many of whom quickly speculated that a rebrand may be underway.
Reaction online has been split. Some followers praised the move as a sign of personal growth, with one writing that “Joelle feels so authentic,” while others questioned whether stepping away from the JoJo name, now a global brand, is realistic.
The shift comes amid a transformative year for the entertainer. After appearing on ‘Celebrity Big Brother UK,’ she struck up a romance with British TV personality Chris Hughes, later describing the relationship as one where she never once second-guessed her happiness.
Whether Joelle signals a full reinvention or simply a new chapter, all eyes are on what she does next.
@itsjojosiwa What a year it is ahead ✨🤍