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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Meredith Clark

JoJo Siwa sparks criticism after saying she doesn’t ‘like the word’ lesbian

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JoJo Siwa has sparked mixed reactions from fans after claiming she doesn’t “like the word” lesbian when it comes to identifying her sexuality.

In a recent interview with Yahoo Life, the Dance Mom’s alum said she felt “honoured” to be called a “gay icon” after she came out as gay in 2021. Siwa also discussed misconceptions about the queer community, including her thoughts on being labelled as a lesbian.

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