In early June, Simone Biles got into a heated exchange with former NCAA swimmer Riley Gaines when the latter criticized a Minnesota high school softball team for fielding a trans player, a comment that provoked widespread discussion. Gaines posted on X about Champlin Park High in Minnesota winning a softball state title, taking a dig at the school for turning their comment section off. Biles initially responded with firmness, soon retreated, issuing a public apology to Gaines. The exchange unfolded publicly, drawing strong reactions from supporters and critics alike, and ended with Biles removing herself from the platform altogether. But, now things have changed!

Simone Biles has quietly returned to X, but her reappearance on the social media platform, warrants closer attention. Her 1.9 million followers remain and her profile is intact, and the last visible activity is dated June 10, 2025. Also, that is exactly the last post she made after her public dispute with Riley Gaines. Simone came forward to apologise and said, “I wanted to follow up from my last tweets. I’ve always believed competitive equity & inclusivity are both essential in sport…. it didn’t help for me to get personal with Riley, which I apologize for.” Thus, she hasn’t removed any traces of the controversy! But this was not the first time Biles has been missing from social media action.

Back in late 2023, Biles was in the middle of a controversy. The noise began with a joke. One light remark from Jonathan Owens, casual in tone, careless in effect, lit a firestorm that refused to die down. During a podcast appearance, he offhandedly referred to himself as “the catch” in their realtionship, and it turned into a point of public contention. Critics soon dissected his words and cast judgment on Simone Biles’ relationship. 

Thus, the Olympic champion became the unwilling centerpiece of the internet buzz. The commentary shifted swiftly from humorous to hostile, with strangers questioning not only her marriage but her self-worth. For a time, she said little. Then, just as the frenzy reached a fever pitch, her profile on X disappeared.

However, currently away from all the chaos, Biles is enjoying herself in a romantic getaway. And her partner in crime? Jonathan Owens, as always.

Simone Biles escapes the noise with Jonathan Owens 

Simone Biles had already signaled her intent. In late June, Serena Williams posted a tranquil video from her own family getaway with the caption “Jealous?” and tagged Biles. The gymnast’s response, “girllllllllllll yes 💔😭 just you wait,” was less envy than quiet assurance. And by July 1, the promised follow-up had arrived! Biles and her husband, NFL safety Jonathan Owens, had touched down in Belize, just months after returning from a honeymoon in South Africa. 

And to announce her arrival, Simone Biles chose two lines, “HONEY, I’M HOME” and “PRIVATE PROPERTY. NO ENTRANCE.” What followed was not a string of carefree updates, but a composed visual statement. Her green triangle bikini by EGO, a chilled drink placed beside a $228 Seaside Terrycloth Tote, and $875 Prada monolith sandals defined her opening ensemble. But the vacation wasn’t all serenity…

On July 1, Biles shared a hilarious Instagram Story from a lively bar, where the mood turned from calm to chaotic. However, in the best way. “i am dying @Jonathans facial expressions,” she wrote, as she and Owens clinked glasses in a shot-taking showdown. Owens pulled increasingly exaggerated faces with each sip, turning every grimace into a comedic gem. Biles, doubled over with laughter, tried to match his goofy energy. Her seven Olympic medals met his charisma in a playful rivalry that lit up the room.

However, in recent days, Biles has been the subject of heightened online scrutiny, particularly surrounding her brief response in the Riley Gaines controversy. But while the discourse unfolded in public, she offered no further rebuttal. Instead, she appeared later in the same bikini, trading her designer sandals for a simpler pair, retaining only black sunglasses and the rhythm of the Caribbean sun. She presented the same message with fewer words. Nothing felt staged, though everything was controlled.