Olivia Dunne Sends Powerful Clap Back at Haters Over Risky ‘Polar Plunge’

The holiday season is a time for traditions, but Olivia Dunne celebrated in her own unique and amended way. While many spent Christmas indoors wrapped in blankets and sipping their favorite hot lattes, the LSU gymnast opted for an icy adventure. Braving the freezing weather, it turns out she’s a daredevil, as she participated in a daring polar plunge. The bold act, shared with her millions of TikTok followers, quickly became the talk of the internet.  

However, with fame comes a lot of things, in fact, with anything that gains massive attention on online platforms. The video Dunne posted ignited a mixed reaction from fans all around the world. While countless fans admired her courage and fun spirit, others couldn’t hold themselves back from questioning whether her plunge was as extreme as it appeared. Amid the buzz, one particular critique stole the limelight, luring Olivia Dunne to respond, and she does respond in the most effortless way possible.  

The TikTok video, having reached millions of views, showcased Olivia in a two-piece red bikini as she confidently leaped into the icy waters of New Jersey’s shore. Roux, her golden retriever, immediately rushed to her after she got out from her plunge. Dunne’s composure in the face of the biting cold impressed everyone, but the setting raised some eyebrows. She tagged her address as Belmar Beach and the temperature at freezing point! And guess what caused the questions? Bingo! An absence of visible snow in the video! It led to questioning the “polar” nature of her plunge, igniting a wave of comments that tried to downplay the challenge she took on.  

The comment on her TikTok video read, “Cold? Wtf, where is the snow?” The critique cast doubt on the authenticity of her experience, suggesting that it wasn’t truly as frigid as it was shown. Olivia, however, didn’t let the criticism go unanswered. In a response that perfectly reflected her playful yet confident personality, she replied, “There’s snow on the boardwalk silly.”

Her remark, delivered with a lighthearted tone, not only addressed the comment but also reminded everyone of her unbothered attitude toward online negativity. This witty comeback resonated deeply with her audience, sparking a flood of supportive reactions. But what was the LSU gymnast’s Christmas like?

Olivia Dunne’s Christmas, but make it iconic

Forget the usual holiday vibes—Olivia Dunne went full-on style for Christmas this year. She was living her best life, mixing festive feels with some downtime. Instead of just the classic family tree pics, Livvy gave fans a sneak peek of her morning. Posting a heartwarming snap with her dog, Roux, chilling under the tree. You could feel the good vibes through the pic!

Further, on Christmas morning, the LSU gymnast also took to her Instagram Stories to share selfies of her, where she wished everyone a Merry Christmas and conveyed how excited she was to open the presents. In the mirror selfies she posted, she was donning festive pajamas paired with a crop top. 

And, of course, Christmas for Olivia wouldn’t be complete without spending time with her boyfriend, Paul Skenes, along with Roux. All in all, Livvy had a beautiful stay-at-home Christmas, while the gymnast aims to stay on top of the grind.