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“Couldn’t Really Say What I Wanted”: Simone Biles Fiancé Jonathan Owens Revealed the Nerve-Wrecking Moment With Her Parents Eight Months Ago

Published 11/07/2022, 7:45 AM EST

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The 2022 Valentine’s eve became even more magical for Simone Biles when her boyfriend decided to go down on his knee. As the NFL star, Jonathan Owens asked Simone the crucial question, the gymnast maestro could not say ‘no.’ The 25-year-old was elated when the love of her life asked her hand for marriage. Soon enough, the power couple took to their social media handles to share the good news.

Simone’s happiness was never shed away from the world. Time and again, she spoke about how happy she is with Owens. But what about Simone’s parents? Confessing to Simone took Owens months of planning and preparing, but was it the same for senior Biles? Sharing about at same, Jonathan opened up in an interview with TODAY.

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Simone’s fiance opened up on the difficulties of convincing the parents 

The world knew that Simone had said ‘Yes’ for an answer. But the reactions from the Ronald and Nellie (Simone’s parents) were yet to be known. Thus, when the newly engaged sat for an interview, the hosts could not help but enquire Owens about her parents’ reaction. They shoot the NFL star a straightforward question“You had to talk to her dad, and what does Nellie think?

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Owens was ready with an answer. Replying with all his honesty, he said, “I was a little nervous at first.” Further, he went on to describe the situation. He said, “for the longest Simone was just sitting right next to us, so I couldn’t really say what I wanted.”

Owens mentioned that when she finally left, he said, “I got the cue.” At this moment, he confessed his feelings for Simone in front of her parents. Though her parent’s reaction remains unavailable, according to Simone, “Everybody loves him, even my family too.” Talking with parents can sometimes be tricky, especially when the parents in question are one’s, potential future in-laws. Even Simone was scared a little when she took Jonathan home for the first time. 

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Simone Biles was scared as well 

Simone knows that parents can sometimes be “a little harsh.” Thus, she had her share of fears when she took Owens to meet her parents for the first time. Unaware of what can be the reactions, she beforehand gave Jonathan some warnings.

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“So don’t worry if they don’t like you,” was the advice that she gave Jonathan. However, things went well. She introduced him to her whole family, and everyone liked him. Like previous times, as well this time Simone’s parents trusted her decision and showed her their support.

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Mubhaswara Ahamed

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Mubhaswara Ahamed is currently working as a US Sports Author for Essentially Sports. She completed her Grad degree in English Literature from Calcutta University. Mubhaswara was introduced to the world of sports by her father.
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Simar Singh Wadhwa