A week before Christmas, unexpected drama unfolded in the lives of Simone Biles and her Green Bay Packers husband, Jonathan Owens. On The Pivot Podcast, Owens was asked how he managed to “pull” Olympic legend Simone Biles. Revealing that Simone took the initiative by messaging him first, he made a light-hearted comment asserting, in relationships, “I always say that the men are the catch”.

This did not sit well with the gymnastics queen’s fans and ended up with the couple, especially the NFL hunk, facing major backlash online from the phenom’s countless fans. Undeterred by the negativity, the couple countered the hate with their love and managed to make the most of the much-anticipated holiday. And now, once more, in an endearing gesture, Mr. Owens celebrated his love for Mrs. Owens.

Jonathan Owens shows off his love for Simone Biles

Jonathan Owens enjoyed a much-deserved break in a recent Instagram story, posting an adorable picture with his Olympian wife, Simone Biles. Simone Biles was snapped by her loving husband across the table, enjoying a lunch date with a cheesy bread bowl dip and nachos. She sported a comfortable all-black outfit with a brown woolen beanie while beaming from ear to ear.

The NFL hunk captioned the endearing moment, “Lunch Dates,” with multiple red heart emojis. This casual display of their romance came just after the couple warmed hearts on a cold Christmas day.

The couple’s warm Christmas

On Christmas Day, seven-time Olympic medalist Simone Biles took to Instagram to share a wholesome update with her 7.1 million followers. She posted a three-image carousel post of herself and her man, Jonathan Owens, dressed in matching red, white, and green plaid-printed PJs, posing against a white Christmas tree.

The couple shared tender moments and a warm kiss, spreading holiday cheer. The gymnastics world champion captioned the image, “MERRY CHRISTMAS 🎁❤️”. Owens too shared similar images on his Instagram account and wrote, “Merry Christmas everyone 💚💛,” adding some Packer’s flair to the moment.

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Despite the negativity that tried to dampen their Christmas spirit, the couple rose above the hate, defending the love and respect they share for one another in their holiday updates.

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