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“Star Gymnast”: Fans Divided as LSU Star Olivia Dunne Joins Travis Kelce and MLB MVP in New NIL Deal

Published 07/20/2023, 1:20 PM EDT

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Olivia Dunne, the star LSU gymnast, and the NCAA’s highest-earning female NIL athlete, continues to expand her impressive portfolio. Recently, she secured a new deal, joining the ranks of other renowned athletes like Aaron Judge of the Yankees, Travis Kelce of the Chiefs, Jalen Hurts of the Eagles, and more.

Recently, fans went wild over a photo linking her to NFL superstar Justin Jefferson of the Minnesota Vikings. With a remarkable $3.5 million annual net worth, Dunne’s social media influence is undeniable. She made headlines for earning over $500,000 from a single post. Alongside her existing endorsements with brands like American Eagle, Motorola’s Vuori, and Forever 21, she adds yet another impressive endorsement to her name.

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Recently, Olivia Dunne made headlines by securing a deal with Accelerator energy drink, as reported by the MLFootball official Twitter page. The page tweeted, “REPORT: LSU star gymnast Olivia Dunne has joined MLB star Aaron Judge, and #NFL stars Travis Kelce and Jalen Hurts in new NIL partnership with Accelerator energy drink, according to the @nypost.👏

She announced the collaboration on TikTok with a 15-second video, showing her drinking an Accelerator by the pool while doing a handstand in Red, White & Blue beachwear.

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Notably, Travis Kelce and Aaron Judge also endorse the brand, making Dunne part of a group of prominent American sports personalities. The news sparked mixed reactions among her fans, who expressed their opinions on the latest deal.

The Olivia Dunne Effect: Fans’ emotions in flux

Olivia Dunne’s latest endorsement news caught the attention of numerous online users, sparking a flurry of divided comments. Some praised her as a “Star gymnast”

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Another fan wrote, “Easily the best athlete there.”

However, not all comments were positive, with one individual expressing concern about her future, writing, “Livvys hot as* rn but let’s be serious Once she’s 30 she’s gonna have blown through her money and no one’s gonna care about her cuz she isn’t young and hot anymore just take Jamie Lynn Spears and Britney for example 😭.

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Another one downplayed her saying, “I honestly don’t see what the big deal is with this girl. She’s pretty, but not THAT much!

Referring to a young fan named Madden San Miguel, who once met Dunne during an unofficial visit at LSU, someone questioned, “How does Baby Gronk feel about this?

Meanwhile, another user simply wrote, “baby gronk next,” probably waiting for Miguel to endorse the brand after Livvy.

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Ultimately, Olivia Dunne’s new endorsement not only garnered attention from her fans but also highlighted the contrasting views surrounding her success and popularity in the eyes of the online community. She is indeed reaching heights.

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Bhwya Sriya is an NFL Writer at EssentiallySports. With a Master's degree in Journalism and Mass Communication from an esteemed university, Bhwya tries to amalgamate her love for sports with her creativity. Her interest in sports arose when Bhwya represented her district on a race track in school.
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