In April 2025, Australian actor and content creator Kath Ebbs (they/them) found themselves at the centre of a global tabloid storm — one that had nothing to do with being on television, and everything to do with who they were dating.

Their then-partner, pop icon and Celebrity Big Brother UK contestant JoJo Siwa, had spent weeks on camera forming what looked like much more than a friendship with fellow housemate Chris Hughes. Viewers dissected every glance, every late-night scene, and when the finale aired, speculation exploded. There was just one problem in that storyline — and that was Kath. At the after-party, they were blindsided and dumped.In this episode, Kath Ebbs talks about heartbreak, public scrutiny and what it costs to tell your story when the internet has already written it for you.

With thanks to Kath Ebbs

Listen to Clare's initial podcast interview with Kath here on Conversations with Kath.

The Pile-On is created and hosted by Clare Stephens.

Produced by Lize Ratliff.

For guest suggestions or feedback, message Clare on Instagram @clare.stephenss

Subscribe to Clare’s substack NQR (Not Quite Right) here.

Find her debut novel The Worst Thing I’ve Ever Done - about a young woman at the centre of a vicious online pile-on here.

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