JoJo Siwa Drops New Song And Fans Are Roasting The 'Wild' Autotune

JoJo Siwa is getting dragged on social media after teasing her studio cover of Kim Carnes’ 1981 hit “Bette Davis Eyes," but not before raising a few eyebrows and a whole lot of questions.

The former teen sensation turned edgy pop performer debuted her reworked version of the song live at a festival back in May. What made headlines? Her unexpected lyric change in the final chorus, turning “Bette Davis Eyes” into “Chris Hughes Eyes” in a sweet on-stage tribute to her boyfriend, who was reportedly just as surprised as the audience.

Now, JoJo Siwa is teasing a potential studio release of the track and giving fans serious Old Hollywood glam while she’s at it.

On Instagram and TikTok, she shared a clip of herself in a vintage 1930s-style blonde wig, complete with a pearl necklace and frilly blue crop top, channeling the essence of Bette Davis herself.

In the caption, JoJo revealed she recorded a studio version after receiving a “beautiful response” to the live performance. Still, she seemed unsure about releasing the track, writing, “I'm undecided if I should release it on Spotify or not… Would you want me to?!!! If you would, I'm thinking maybe end of this week?”

But while some fans praised the tribute and vintage aesthetic, others were quick to criticize the vocal quality of the teaser.

Many accused JoJo of heavily relying on autotune, with comments flooding in across social media.

One user wrote, “This makes me wanna clear my throat and drink water,” while another claimed, “This is the wildest auto-tuning I’ve ever heard.”

Others chimed in with brutally blunt takes like, “Your voice sounds like it hurts,” and “This can’t be real.”

One particularly harsh comment read, “Another win for the deaf!!” reflecting the polarizing response JoJo’s rendition has received online.

The polarizing reaction to her "Bette Davis Eyes" cover comes at a time when JoJo is embracing major transformation, both personally and professionally.

In a recent series of candid Instagram posts, the former child star reflected on the changes she’s experiencing, saying she’s learning to “let go of control” as she steps into what she calls her “new era.”

Fresh off a revealing shoot with YOU Magazine, JoJo opened up about navigating adulthood in the spotlight, admitting that while the journey feels “a little scary,” it’s also empowering.

“These photos are different. They’re bold. They’re grown. They’re me,” she wrote. “For the longest time, I lived inside a sparkly little bubble, and while I love her, it’s time to find the woman I am becoming.”

The dancer and singer, who has said she’s “never been happier” since beginning her relationship with boyfriend Chris Hughes, even flew overseas last month to surprise him in the UK after just 10 days apart, proof that this next chapter in her life is as much about emotional growth as it is artistic evolution.

"He's my favorite person and I'm very grateful and very happy," she told TMZ. "He's the best man I've picked out."

Amid her artistic reinvention and deepening relationship, JoJo is also facing another wave of online chatter, this time about whether she and Chris might be expecting a baby.

The couple, who have been openly affectionate on social media, recently sparked pregnancy rumors after fans noticed a few eyebrow-raising moments in their videos. In one clip reposted to TikTok, JoJo presents Chris with a snack board while he lovingly wraps his arms around her midsection and appears to rub her stomach with his thumb.

“Look at the way Chris is holding her stomach,” one viewer commented, instantly setting off speculation.

Another clip added fuel to the fire, showing the couple cuddling as Chris sweetly calls JoJo his “favorite belly to kiss.”

That moment alone led fans to declare in the comments, “This is only going to set off the pregnancy rumors even more now.”

While JoJo hasn’t addressed the speculation directly, the comments highlight how closely fans are watching this new chapter of her life.