Gene Simmons Defends JoJo Siwa’s ‘Bad Girl’ Look, Doesn’t Mind Comparisons

Gene Simmons is coming to JoJo Siwa‘s protection after the web claimed she was ripping off the long-lasting rocker’s aesthetic together with her entire “bad girl” persona … ‘trigger the rocker digs it.

The KISS singer tells TMZ … he likes JoJo’s new “demon” look, praising her edgier new vibe as badass, and including … anybody hating on her, merely does not get it and so they may simply be jealous.

Gene additionally says, “Never be ordinary. Always be extraordinary. JoJo is extraordinary and she looks cool.”

Gene’s cosign comes after JoJo hit the red carpet Monday in an all-black mesh bodysuit on the iHeartRadio Music Awards.

She rounded out her eye-catching ensemble with dramatic face paint — just like what KISS bandmembers put on — and a theatrical fake hawk.

JoJo introduced she was getting into a extra grownup period of her profession earlier in March, as a part of the discharge of her new music, “Karma.” Whereas many have struggled to embrace the “Dance Moms” alum’s darker type, JoJo appears dedicated to the over-the-top getup transferring ahead.

Fortunately, she will be able to accomplish that figuring out Gene approves — and though he admits she appears like him in make-up, he is probably not bothered by it one bit.

Bear in mind, Gene and his Kiss bandmates lately semi-retired their iconic onstage apparel as they wrapped their farewell tour this previous December, though their performances (and their costumes) will dwell on digitally — an innovation they introduced as a band not way back.