Olivia Dunne and Paul Skenes don’t just attract attention—they command it. Whether it’s Dunne’s dominance in LSU gymnastics or Skenes making waves in the MLB, their names rarely leave the headlines. But their relationship takes things to a whole new level, turning even the most casual moments into viral gold, sometimes winning hearts, other times fueling relentless internet drama. Their recent streak is the most perfect example.

The 22-year-old stood by as Skenes took the mound for his MLB debut, later braving an icy polar plunge with him in New Jersey. Even her Sports Illustrated shoot had fans reading between the lines when she sported a backward baseball cap—likely a nod to Skenes. But their latest moment with their dog, Roux, should’ve been a simple, feel-good snapshot. Instead, it spiraled into brutal trolling, and this time, Skenes was the one caught in the storm.

MLB, the Major League Baseball official account, posted a picture of Olivia Dunne, Paul Skenes, and Roux with the caption, “Paul Skenes, Livvy Dunne, and Roux stun for GQ 📸.” But the picture that should have been met with compliments and heart emojis attracted incessant trolling.

Paul Skenes isn’t just living up to the hype—he’s rewriting the script on the field as well. Well, recently on March 27, 2025, the Pittsburgh Pirates, led by Paul Skenes, arrived in Miami at LoanDepot Park to play the Miami Marlins on Opening Day. And Paul didn’t just take the mound—he owned it, striking out seven over 5.1 innings against the Marlins while giving up just three hits and one earned run. After a rookie season with a jaw-dropping 1.96 ERA, the 22-year-old right-hander is proving he’s not just another rising star—he’s the guy Pittsburgh is building its future around.

And right there in the stands, capturing every moment? Olivia Dunne. Despite being sidelined from LSU gymnastics with an avulsion fracture in her patella, she wasn’t going to miss this. Decked out in a Pirates cap, she shared Instagram updates from the game, celebrating Skenes’ first strikeout with “first K of the szn.” Injury might have kept Dunne off the mat, but between her massive social presence and high-profile connections, she’s still making headlines in her own way. But this time, LSU’s standout gymnast is facing trolling from the fans.

“He looks miserable”: Fans trolled Olivia Dunne over the photoshoot.

Paul Skenes may dominate on the mound, but off the field? Fans think he’s striking out in Olivia Dunne’s latest photoshoot. A new snap of the couple posing with their dog, Roux, has sparked a wave of trolling, with many convinced that Skenes would rather be anywhere else. “It looks like Livvy dresses him up and forces him to pose in pictures. He looks miserable,” one fan quipped, echoing the sentiment of many who zeroed in on his seemingly detached expression.

The internet didn’t hold back, with fans roasting not just the picture but the supposed aftermath. “Paul is sitting through the photo selection process,” one joked, imagining Skenes enduring Dunne’s meticulous scrutiny of every shot. “Why does she make him do this, man? 😭,” another fan wrote. One fan took it a step further, declaring, “This is a top signal. Skenes is cooked.” The teasing suggests that while the Pirates’ star pitcher is laser-focused on his career, his relationship with Dunne comes with its own set of unexpected off-field pressures.

And if the fans are having a field day, you can bet Skenes’ teammates aren’t letting this slide either. “His teammates are definitely flaming the f** out of him for this,”* one fan wrote, while another joked, “He can’t wait to get the hell out of here.” The online banter shows a star athlete juggling the challenge of keeping his social media-savvy girlfriend happy while holding onto his locker room cred. Whether he’s actually “miserable” or just playing it cool, one thing’s for sure: the internet is eating this up.