Jonathan Owens and Simone Biles, a prominent couple in the NFL, have garnered attention for their relationship, becoming icons in the sports world. Recently, Jonathan Owens faced a surge of criticism following his public admission about the unconventional beginnings of their connection.
In a landscape where public figures’ personal stories are closely scrutinized, Owens’ revelations echo a pattern observed with Mike McDaniel. The increased criticism suggests a heightened scrutiny of the personal lives of athletes and their partners, sparking discussions and opinions within the public sphere.
What did Jonathan Owens say about his wife Simone Biles?
Jonathan Owens, a Green Bay Packers safety, was featured on The Pivot podcast with his wife, Simone Biles, discussing their relationship. Owens admitted he didn’t know Simone Biles when they connected on the Raya dating app in 2020, expressing his lack of interest in gymnastics initially.
Upon checking Biles out, he noticed her substantial Instagram following, leading him to believe she must be notable in her field. The safety explained that during Biles’ Olympic victories, he was in college without access to NBC or Olympic channels due to training camp commitments.
“I’m like, ‘Lemme see who this is.’ I never really paid attention to gymnastics, so it piqued my curiosity. The first thing that I saw was that she just had a bunch of [Instagram] followers. So in my mind I’m like, ‘Okay, she’s gotta be good,'” the safety said on the podcast.
He admitted that Biles messaged him first, sparking text conversations that eventually led to their first in-person meeting in Houston, hindered by COVID restrictions.
“We couldn’t do much, because COVID happened and everything was shut down. So she came down to Houston. She lived in the suburbs, so she had to drive about 45 minutes. Then the rest is history.”
The couple got married on April 22, 2023, at the Harris County Courthouse in Houston, followed by a second celebration in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico.
When asked if he believes he’s the “catch” in the relationship, Jonathan Owens asserted that men are the catch and discussed overcoming initial fears of commitment. But now, the couple lives a happy married life, often spotted on romantic dates.
Jonathan Owens gets slammed for his comments on his wife
Jonathan Owens received severe blacklash for his blunt comments about meeting his wife. Fans expressed that Owens’ revelations were cringe-worthy and embarrassing, suggesting he shouldn’t have disclosed those details.
“This is cringe and embarrassing to be honest. He shouldn’t have disclosed all that.”
Some claimed the safety googled Simone Biles’ net worth, implying that this played a role in his decision to pursue the relationship.
“So then he googled her and saw her net worth and said ‘the rest is history.’”
Another fan implied that being referred to as someone’s husband, in this case, Simone Biles’ husband, indicates that Owens is not the catch in the relationship, suggesting a critique of his perceived status.
“Really had to google who he is now…. And I typed in ‘Simone Biles’ husband’ too.”
The comments reflect a diverse range of opinions, with some finding Owens’ actions questionable or cringe-worthy, while others express curiosity about him and question the dynamics of his relationship with Simone Biles.
The mention of googling net worth adds a financial aspect to the criticism, suggesting that Owens may have considered Biles’ financial status when pursuing the relationship.
More fans challenged the notion that Owens is the catch in the relationship, indicating a disagreement with Owens’ self-perception shared in the podcast.
“If people refer to you as ‘______’s husband’ you’re not the catch.”
Do you think this is the beginning of the downfall of Jonathan Ownes and Simone Biles’s marriage? Tell us in the comments.
