JoJo Siwa’s Absence At Kids’ Choice Awards Was A ‘Honest Mistake’

JoJo Siwa was not invited to Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards on April 9.

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The event took place at Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, California.

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Nickelodeon explained the reason behind Siwa’s nonattendance, calling it an “honest mistake.”

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A source revealed that there was a reduced audience size due to COVID protocols.

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Fans believed Nickelodeon had concerns about Siwa’s LGBTQ advocacy.

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The 18-year-old posted a video after the event, stating she didn’t choose to be absent at the awards ceremony.

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Last year, she had issues with Nickelodeon, which led to her criticizing them.

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The production company did not want her to include six of her original songs on her tour.

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She felt it was unfair, and fans supported her argument.

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