Chris Hughes is 'addicted to connection' as ex co-star says 'I cant get rid of him'

' close friend and former co-star has shared his opinion on the former star's close friendship with as he appeared in the audience of tonight's Late and Live.

JoJo, 21, and Chris, 32, have shared an extremely close friendship in the house, with some suspecting it may be something more. The two have been seenand sharing cuddles in bed, but Jake has revealed that his friend is just "addicted to connection".

Jake and Chris first met on ITV's and became close when they did together in 2020. The pair have been close ever since, with Jake even admitting Chris makes him sleep in his bed when he stays over.

Speaking to host , former X-Factor star Jake said: "He is addicted to connection. I did a show with him, he latched onto me and I couldn't get rid of him. Still can't get rid of him," he laughed.

"It was the same in Love Island with Kem," Jake continued. "He finds his person and they're his safety blanket.

Speaking on , Jake said: "Even when I stop over at his house he won't let me sleep in the spare room, he makes me sleep in bed with him.

"He wants to have a chat and he wants to wake up and bring you a cup of tea. That's just Chris."

AJ then asked Jake if he'd received a back tickle from Chris in bed like JoJo has, as father of two Jake laughed: "I mean I shut it down. I shut it down straight away! But he is really touchy feely."

In tonight's episode, JoJo and Chris were seen taking their friendship even further as while he slept.

Although the duo found it amusing, fans weren't as impressed. Taking to X, formerly known as , one fan wrote: Chris has Jojos bikini bottoms on his head.. don’t tell me something isnt off.. this isn’t a friendship nor normal. ".

Another said: "Chris having JoJo's bikini on his face [sick emoji]".

Celebrity Big Brother 2025 airs weeknights and Sundays at 9PM on ITV1 and ITVX.

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