Catching Up with Kid Jongo: Still Making Moves (and Winning Hearts) on Instagram

Fans of LGBTQ+ gossip will likely remember the tabloids that obsessed over singer Sam Smith's relationships when they first broke through in the 2010s. One worth looking back on is Smith's connection with dancer and model Jonathan Zeizel, also known as Kid Jongo on Instagram. Zeizel and Smith made for an adorable pairing, but they didn't last very long. Sources say they broke up after less than three months in 2015.

The couple have since both moved on (Smith just debuted their new partner at the Met Gala). Zeizel still posts frequently on his IG for queer fans to soak up the sexy gay model's fashion and dance moves. Let's take a look at what Zeizel has been up to in the near decade since his time in the spotlight.

Zeizel still has that youthful glow and party attitude, posting about a fun Sunday from a public restroom at the end of April. He looks more mature than when you may have last saw him in the headlines, but the 32-year-old model shines with a sexy exuberance.

Zeizel gets up close and personal with a shirtless car selfie in the fall of 2023. Fans enjoyed his caption about being the worm to someone's bird, while others teased about wanting to take some of Jongo's armpit hair for their nest (he got a kick out of that, responding to the commenter with laughing emojis).

Zeizel shows off a longer hair look in 2022. With perfect lighting, a streak of gray in the front, and a caption about his social security number being filled with unlucky numbers, Jongo certainly knows how to give off bad-boy vibes.

Zeizel got to join the cast and crew of "The Masked Singer" in 2022 and gave fans a look inside the proceedings on the hit reality show. He flexed his crazy hairstyle in the second and third pictures, a funny contrast to his usually beautiful locks.

Zeizel shows he would make for a great father someday with this adorable photo of his nephew. Nothing looks more fun than a day in the sun of Toscano, Italy, with a baby in hand.

Zeizel is a mama's boy at heart. He gives a heartfelt description of his incredible time with his mother, trekking across the United States in summer 2021. Zeizel and his mom enjoyed mountains, diners, and sunshine in 15 different states in America. Wisconsin, Wyoming, California, and Indiana were a few they visited.

It would be remiss not to show Zeizel in his natural element: the dance floor. This number showed off his moves and chemistry with his dance mates back in 2021. Commenters admired his smoothness and energy within his craft.

Zeizel's face card never declines, no matter what hairstyle he sports. Jongo gazes at the camera with a stern demeanor and a sexy buzzed cut that shows his best facial features. A nice touch of facial hair makes for a complete look.

Jongo goes hairier and more masculine in this selfie with a sports cap and a longer beard. A peek at the chest hair makes him look even more like the mountain man he claims to aspire to be in the caption.

Zeizel participated in a fashion show in New York in 2016 with some swaggy shades and a clean, rose-studded jacket. The picture shows he's been in the fashion game for quite a bit now.

Zeizel looks like a teen idol in this handsome photoshoot with "Steve Madden" in 2015. This was right around when Jongo was dating Sam Smith, so plenty of thirsty fans were ready to learn about him on IG.

All gays need their blonde phase, or so they say, right? Jongo looks mesmerizing with this medium beard length and the contrast between his dark facial hair and the bright dye on his head.

Jongo throws back to a picture of him at 19 years old. It's rare to see someone's IG photos from as far back as Zeizel's go. Most influencers delete old photos from their accounts.

Jongo celebrated his 23rd birthday back in 2014 with a snapshot of his lovely parents. Fans fawned over is looks and women wondered why all the hot ones are always gay!

Zeizel talks in this 2015 YouTube video about what dancing means to him in his life, how it helps with self-expression, and the regrets he'd harbor if he never tried professional dancing. It's awesome to see all these years later that he's still pursuing his dancing dreams and lighting up the room with his smile and rhythm.