During the last NFL season, Simone Biles was a constant presence in the stands, proudly supporting her husband, Jonathan Owens. Her enthusiastic support didn’t go unnoticed and won the hearts of NFL fans. A standout moment came on December 16, ahead of a game between the Minnesota Vikings and Owens’s team, the Chicago Bears. While the Vikings ultimately handed the Bears their eighth consecutive loss—a tough pill for Bears fans—there was a silver lining. Before kickoff, Biles and Owens shared an adorable moment on the sidelines that quickly went viral after SportsCenter posted the clip on X. It instantly became a fan favorite, and it’s easy to see why.

In the 19-second video, Simone Biles made her way to the Bears’ sideline to greet her husband, and what followed melted hearts. The couple shared a warm hug, a few kisses, and then performed their signature pre-game handshake—a mix of high-fives, thumb holds, a tight embrace, and a playful slap to finish it off. Fans couldn’t get enough of the sweet moment. Some even pointed to their affectionate display as a model for other NFL couples. But fast forward eight months, and the situation looks very different now.

On August 3, the Chicago Bears hit Soldier Field for a practice game ahead of the new season. Jonathan Owens was in the lineup, and of course, Simone Biles was right there in the stands, cheering him on like always. The Bears’ official X account even shared a sweet clip of the two. It showed JO running over to the sideline to see Simone before the game—they shared a kiss, chatted a bit, and fans couldn’t stop snapping photos. The post was captioned: “.@Simone_Biles checkin’ out some Family Fest action 🤩.” Everything seemed good till this. Everything seemed perfect… until it all suddenly took a turn.

A bunch of NFL fans jumped into the comments under the post, and honestly, most of them weren’t exactly cheering for Simone. One person even said, “She’s overrated as a human being.” Pretty harsh, right? So what’s behind all this negativity? It might have something to do with her recent back-and-forth with Riley Gaines, which stirred up a lot of drama. But truth is, this isn’t the first time Biles has caught heat from Bears fans—she dealt with her fair share of shade last season, too.

Back in early 2024, Simone Biles stirred up some drama when she showed up at a Bears game wearing a Green Bay Packers jacket. The move didn’t sit well with Chicago fans, and things quickly got messy. Biles, clearly fed up with the backlash, asked people to ease up on the criticism. Meanwhile, Bears fans argued that she should’ve known better and suggested she be more mindful about what she wears to games. Eventually, the tension died down and both sides moved on. But this time? It feels a lot more intense. Just take a look at the comments—this isn’t just playful banter anymore.

Simone Biles had to face a rough day on social media 

“Bro no one cares about Simone,” one NFL fan bluntly commented—but that wasn’t the vibe just a season ago. In fact, Simone Biles used to be part of a headline-worthy comparison: Taylor Swift vs. Simone Biles, both cheering for their men from the stands. Back then, it was all love. Remember the Bears vs. Vikings game? Fans actually gave the edge to Biles and Owens over the Swift-Kelce duo.

But this time around, it’s a different story. The backlash is louder, and the mood feels way more hostile. One user complained, “too much attention going to the wrong direction.” while another flat-out asked, “She hasn’t been fully canceled yet?” And then came the passive-aggressive digs, like this one: “Simone is a great American. She’s just not a Bears fan, only saying that because I don’t see any Bears gear on her, not even a cap, a pin, or a foam number one hand LOL.” It’s clear—the cheers have faded, and now the spotlight feels a lot colder with the season just around the corner.