BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA: LSU star Olivia Dunne's love life takes a surprising turn as her MLB boyfriend faces a decision.
Olivia Dunne, the highest-paid NCAA athlete who has captured the hearts of many with her remarkable gymnastic talent, is now at the center of an unexpected twist in her love life.
The 2023 No 1 MLB draft pick, Paul Skenes, discreetly maintained their relationship for a while. However, in an interview with the Pittsburgh-Gazette in August, he openly confirmed his connection with Dunne.
Subsequently, the pair has embraced public displays of affection, going as far as making back-to-back appearances on GameDay together.
Livvy's recent TikTok: 'Choose your fighter!'
@livvy Choose your fighter❗️ #foryou #gymnastics #model ♬ original sound - FerizaguiDespite their seemingly strong bond, a recent update suggests that their relationship may be facing some challenges.
In a recent TikTok update, the 21-year-old gymnast playfully issued an intriguing challenge. The caption, "Choose your fighter!" directly addressed Skenes, portraying Dunne in a figurative standoff with him.
The video features Olivia Dunne in two contrasting roles. In one, she showcases her dedication and prowess as a gymnast, while in the other, she flaunts her fashionable and glamorous self.
Juggling two thriving careers is a challenging task, yet Livvy handles it with elegance.
In her gymnastics training, she epitomizes the commitment of a dedicated athlete, and on social media, she portrays herself as a captivating fashionista.
Adding a humorous touch, her clever in-video caption reads, "My boyfriend has 2 girlfriends."
Olivia Dunne handpicked her favorite shots from the SI Swimsuit issue to showcase her glamorous social media persona.
Challenges of dating social media star
In a prior interview with People magazine, Paul Skenes opened up about the difficulties of being in a relationship with a social media sensation.
The couple frequently grapples with being in the public eye, regularly drawing paparazzi's attention, and navigating this constant spotlight can be overwhelming at times.
Skenes said, "It can be a pain in the butt sometimes, to be honest, in terms of actually going somewhere," he confessed. "If one of us went out in Baton Rouge [La] by ourselves, there's probably gonna be someone there asking for something — picture, autograph, whatever."
While some may see it as a downside, it's evident that both Livvy and Skenes are committed to their relationship and navigate the challenges together.
He further added, "It's nice to be able to have that conversation. She does get it," he explained of Dunne.
"I do wish she could come to a baseball game and just enjoy it. It does irk me. I don't have any control over it. She really doesn't either. I'm sure it'll get better as I go up levels, but that's something I want for her."
