An international star is heading Down Under for a surprise awards show appearance.
Former reality television star and singer JoJo Siwa has been announced as a special guest for the Australian TikTok Awards next month.
The 21-year-old, of Dance Moms fame, will give an exclusive performance during the show on November 27 at Sydney's Hordern Pavilon.
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JoJo Siwa is coming to Australia after four years. (Getty)"After four long years, it's going to be freaking amazing to return to Australia – I've even gotten a kangaroo tattoo since my last visit!" Siwa said.
"On TikTok I get to connect with fans all over the world and share my music with them, and now I get to do both with my Aussie fans in real life at the TikTok Awards."
Set to join Siwa at the TikTok Awards, which celebrates the best content from best of Australia and New Zealand creators, is another familiar name.
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The star rose to fame on the reality dance show Dance Moms. (Lifetime)Wildlife warrior Robert Irwin will host alongside creators Indy Clinton and Kat Clark.
Siwa's surprise appearance comes four years after she toured Australia in 2020.
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The pop star brought her debut D.R.E.A.M. tour Down Under in January 2020 with shows across Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne.
Siwa went on to sign with Nickelodeon. (Getty Images for iHeartRadio)The singer first rose to fame as a child star on the wildly popular dance reality series Dance Moms and Abby's Ultimate Dance Competition.
Siwa joined the cast of Dance Moms in 2015 for its fourth and fifth season.
She became known for her signature colourful and massive bows, earning the nickname "JoJo with a bow bow" and even later releasing her own bow line with Claire's.
Siwa later signed on with Nickelodeon and began acting and releasing music.
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Siwa debuted a new look for her single Karma in 2024. (Getty)In 2020 she was named one of TIME Magazine's 100 most influential people.
"It was so cool. I remember when I found out, I was stunned. That is an honour I never thought I'd hear my name attached to. It's just so surreal to be on that list and to be on that list at 17, it's crazy," the reality television star told 9honey Celebrity at the time.
In 2024, the singer made waves online with her catchy lead single Karma from her EP Guilty Pleasure, debuting a new and edgy look for a new era.
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