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“I’m Not Ready for That”: Simone Biles Rejects James Corden’s Bizarre Idea for Her Upcoming Wedding With Jonathan Owens

Published 09/17/2022, 8:45 AM EDT

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Simone Biles, the legendary gymnast with her records, has set the bar very high for any other gymnast by winning five medals across all events. She is also recognized widely for her outspoken demeanor by becoming a voice for the voiceless on sensitive subjects like mental health and body-shaming issues. Fans adore her and can’t wait to see her walk down the aisle and wed her beloved Jonathan Owens.

Biles has an enchanting personality and is quick and witty in her responses. In a talk show with James Corden, she shares a thing or two about her wedding plans. During the show, the host gives her an idea to make her wedding the talk of the town. Simone tries to imagine it but rejects it.

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Simone Biles finds the idea impractical

Corden came up with a question, or rather an idea. Simone looked like she least expected this question. He asked, “Are you gonna do any acrobatics as you walk down the aisle?” Instantly, the gymnast, with a smile, drew herself a few inches back, gesturing a no. She said, “No..No..”

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He tried to convince her by narrating what he would do if he was a gymnast. “I’d walk down with flowers and then Bang! Bang! Bang! And then stand a landing.” Simone laughed, and the response that followed suggested that she even imagined the situation. “Heels, the veil, the trail I’m not ready for that.” She laughed it off.

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It is not a herculean task for the 25-year-old gymnast with 32 Olympic and World Championships to pull off a couple of flips and make a perfect landing. However, it might not be a great idea to try it in her wedding gown.

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Simone shares her wedding plans

In the Late Late Show with James Corden, the host kept the audience glued to the screen with interesting questions, and the gymnastics great displayed ease and spontaneity in answering them. The question popped about which every fan is keen to know.“How are the wedding plans going?” he asked. She replied that she has an amazing wedding planner and bachelor and bachelorette party plans were also being discussed.

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She continued that everything was on time and added, “I ..am…probably almost too ahead of wedding stuff right now.” Then she recalled being in Los Angeles to try her dresses and stuff. The soon-to-be bride expressed excitement and glee on mentioning her dresses.

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Ramya Bachu

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Ramya Bachu is a US Sports author for Essentially Sports. Ramya has a Master’s degree in Psychology. She strongly believes in the power of discipline, consistency, and willingness to learn to achieve greater heights.
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Simar Singh Wadhwa