Simone Biles’ husband, Jonathan Owens, caused some buzz with his comments during a podcast interview where he claimed he was the “catch” in their relationship. Despite the media frenzy, the couple seems unfazed. “I always say the men are the catch,” Jonathan Owens said.
Simone Biles, a multi-time Olympic and world championship gymnast, responded playfully by sharing a wedding photo on Instagram under the caption, “Mood.” Owens, an NFL player for the Green Bay Packers, posted another photo from their wedding and wrote, “Not fazed 😂❤️ Just know we’re locked in here 🤞🏽.” Biles wrote, “🤞🏾💋 for life” on the photo that Owens posted and also shared on her Instagram Story.
Amid the online chatter, Simone Biles also posted a photo of a confused child on Twitter, asking: “Are you done with everything yet?”
Owens’ comments sparked criticism, especially when he mentioned that he did not know Biles before their meeting. Fans took to social media, with some calling the interview embarrassing and questioning Biles’ acceptance of his comments.
“The interview with Simone Biles and her husband Jonathan Owens is so embarrassing. I can’t believe she let him talk about their relationship like this 🚩🚩,” one user wrote
Despite the backlash, supporters took note of Biles’ public defense of Owens and maintained that the couple had the right to joke about their relationship. Another wrote on Simone Biles and Jonathan Owens have been together since August 2020.
Who is Jonathan Owens?
Owens, an NFL safety, entered the league as an undrafted free agent and gained interest with the Houston Texans in 2020. As of Week 15, he has 210 tackles, two sacks, six pass deflections, and one defensive touchdown in his career In the American Football League.