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“They Love Him”: Shielding Her Husband, Simone Biles Reveals Never Seen Side of Jonathan Owens With Gymnastics Team

Published 04/19/2024, 10:45 AM EDT

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In the whirlwind of public scrutiny last year, Simone Biles and Jonathan Owens found themselves in the eye of the storm. Jonathan’s candid remarks on “The Pivot Podcast” sparked controversy, leading to harsh criticism and even calls for Simone Biles to reconsider their relationship, saying, “Divorce this man.”

Yet amidst the chaos, Simone Biles remained steadfast in her support, even traveling hundreds of miles to stand by Jonathan’s side at NFL games, her cheers echoing louder than any dissent. Jonathan Owens is known to shower her with affection, from bouquets to heartfelt dates that melt hearts across social media. Recently, however, Simone Biles has turned heads and revealed a never-before-seen side of Jonathan Owens’ affection, directed not towards her but towards her gymnastics team.

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As a special guest on the “Call Her Daddy” podcast, Simone Biles peeled back the layers of her life to host Alex Cooper. Among the many moments in the interview that resonated with fans, one stood out when Simone shared insights into the challenges she and Jonathan Owens faced in late 2023. Speaking passionately about her husband, she defended him while sharing the unique standards of respect and kindness he upholds as a gentleman, not only toward her but also towards her teammates. Simone said, “A lot of people that meet him are like, Oh my gosh. Like, I want a man like that. Like Jonathan. Like a lot of the girls at the gym, they love him. He’s so nice to them. He supports them. He’s so sweet.”

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She went on to recount a touching example, saying, “One of the girls at the gym, she’s like my little sister. And I think we were at camp and I always drive her to camp. So she drops her car off at my house and she parks it in the driveway. He got her windows tinted. He was like, you can’t be fish bowling out here.” Simone Biles’ gushing about her man did not end here; she openly expressed her love for him and shared the sweet gestures he makes to support her.

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Simone Biles shared her admiration for Jonathan Owens with Alex Cooper, expressing her surprise at the drama they faced last year because, in her words,he’s the sweetest. Mrs. Owens opened up further, revealing, “He praises the ground that I walk on. Like truly, I’ve never met a man like him. He still opens my doors. He’s still, and I’m not saying that to be like, he still opens my doors because that’s to be expected of men. But like he truly goes out of his way to do anything for me.”

As we reflect on the words, it’s clear that as the couple nears their first year of marriage, they’ve weathered storms but have proved that their love for each other is unwavering by steadfastly standing by each other. What are your thoughts on Simone Biles’ expression of love? Comment below!

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Christaline Meyers is a senior Olympics writer at EssentiallySports who specializes in gymnastics and alpine skiing. Christaline is one of the acclaimed authorities in the coverage of 6x All-Around champion, Simone Biles. She has written extensively, covering every detail of Biles’s life stories as well as providing her perspective on Simone Biles’ Yurchenko Double Pike controversy.
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