Jonathan jokes about being the real ‘catch’ for Simone Biles
In a recent podcast appearance, Jonathan Owens boldly declared himself the real ‘catch’ in his relationship with Simone Biles.
Simone Biles’ husband, Jonathan Owens, recently made headlines for boldly claiming he’s more of a catch than his four-time Olympic champion wife, igniting a storm of reactions from fans and critics alike.
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SIMON BILES AND HER MAN
The Green Bay Packers player, 28, spilled the details of their unconventional love story during a guest appearance on the ‘Pivot’ podcast.
Owens humorously admitted that when they first connected on the exclusive dating app Raya in 2020, he had no clue who Simone Biles was as reported by PageSix.
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SIMON BILES: THE DECORATED GYMNIST
“I’m like, ‘Lemme see who this is.’ I never really paid attention to gymnastics, so it piqued my curiosity,” he confessed, adding that the initial draw was Simone Biles’ impressive Instagram following.
The couple’s journey faced an unexpected hurdle as COVID-19 hit, causing everything to shut down.
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SIMON BILES AND LOVE
Undeterred, Simone Biles made the trek from the suburbs to Houston, where Owens was playing for the Houston Texans at the time. The rest, as they say, is history.
When asked if he believed he was the ‘catch’ in their relationship, Owens cheekily replied, “I always say that the men are the catch.”
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SIMON BILES’ FANS
This quip triggered a social media frenzy, with fans expressing their opinions on his bold assertion.
Critics labeled Owens’ comments as “embarrassing,” emphasizing that he’s often recognized solely as “Simone Biles’ husband.”
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BACKLASH AND CRITICISM OVER SIMONE BILES COMMENTARY
Twitter erupted with users poking fun at his claim, with one remarking, “You’re married to Simone Biles, the most decorated gymnast in history, but you think you’re the catch.”
Despite the backlash, the couple remained unfazed. Owens took to Instagram, sharing a carousel of pictures from their wedding day, captioned, “Unbothered 😂❤️ Just know we locked in over here.”
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FOR LIFE
Biles, the four-time gold medalist, endorsed his statement, commenting, “🤞🏾💋 for life.”
While the debate over who is the real catch in the relationship continues, it’s clear that Owens and Biles are happily navigating their journey together.
The couple initially tied the knot in a Houston courtroom in April 2023 and celebrated a second, lavish wedding in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, in May, surrounded by close friends and family.