Simone Biles Forced Into Travis Hunter Controversy As Fans Point Media’s Problematic Behavior: “Loser”

Remember last year when Jonathan Owens got fans all riled up over something he said about Simone Biles? During an appearance on The Pivot last December, he mentioned that he didn’t know who Biles was when they first met and threw in that “men are always the catch in a relationship.” Yep, that one. At that time, fans didn’t hold back. Some were telling Simone to “divorce this man,” while others just straight-up called him “mean.”

For context, they met on a dating app in March 2020 when Owens was a practice squad player who hadn’t even played an NFL game, and Biles was, well, Simone Biles- five Olympic medals and a global icon. People were not having it, but Simone stood by her man and shut down the noise. Now, fast forward a year, and it seems like the internet is back at it, comparing this whole thing to what Travis Hunter’s dealing with right now. Some things never change, huh?

Travis Hunter just won the 2024 Heisman Trophy, but instead of celebrating his big win, the spotlight shifted to his relationship with his fiancee, Leanna Lenee. It all started when a video from the Heisman ceremony went viral. After Hunter was announced as the winner, Lenee stayed seated while the rest of the crowd stood and clapped. Deion Sanders, Colorado’s head coach, had to nudge her to get up, which led fans to speculate that something was off between the couple. One critic even posted, “She’s stuck up and rude.” This led to further scrutiny, with internet trolls digging up past clips and accusing her of being disrespectful.

The criticism didn’t stop there. Another video from a post-Heisman event in New York showed Lenee sitting off to the side, looking frustrated while Hunter interacted with fans. This sparked even more rumors, and soon after, both Hunter and Lenee deleted their social media accounts.

Hunter wasn’t going to let the negativity slide. On a Twitch stream, he defended both himself and Lenee, saying, “Y’all hate on me, then you hate on my girl.” He explained how the online hate affected them both, especially Lenee, who “cried herself to sleep” after the ceremony and turned to alcohol to cope. He stood by their relationship, saying, “I know my girl. My girl’s been with me for five years,” and made it clear that their bond was stronger than any rumors.

Lenee also spoke up on TikTok, clarifying the situation. She explained that the people with Hunter at the event weren’t fans but Adidas employees. The frustration she showed in the video was because she was trying to figure out what to do after the event, not because she was upset with the fans. “I wasn’t annoyed with no fans, at all. I’m never annoyed with fans,” she said, setting the record straight.

Even Dez Bryant, the former Cowboys wide receiver, weighed in on the drama, posting on X, “I’m here to tell you, brother… wake up and quit playing… she loves the attention way more than you.” Despite the backlash, it seems Hunter and Lenee are sticking together, but the internet still seems determined to dig into their relationship. Now, some fans are even dragging the Simone Biles and Jonathan Owens controversy into the mix, adding even more fuel to the fire.

Fans call out the hypocrisy between Travis Hunter and Simone Biles

One fan made a valid point, saying, “Seeing women try to grandstand about Travis when they literally tried to ruin Simone Biles marriage over one comment they didn’t like is the height of hypocrisy.” Honestly, it’s hard to argue with that! Simone Biles and her husband, Jonathan Owens, faced a lot of heat after a “catch” comment Owens made about their relationship. While Biles initially didn’t seem to let it bother her, she later admitted that the backlash “hurt my feelings.” She couldn’t understand why people were being so hateful, especially since she believed Owens was “the sweetest guy and will do anything for anybody.”

Jonathan Owens, on the other hand, wasn’t aware of the backlash at first because he usually keeps his social media notifications off. When he found out, he responded with a pragmatic attitude, saying, “I don’t mean to cuss, but like, da–ed if you do, da–ed if you don’t.” He added, “People are going to talk about you anyway, so you might as well do it the way you want to.” His approach shows a certain level of acceptance, understanding that no matter how you handle things, there will always be criticism.

One fan made a bold comment, saying, “The way you loser ass ni—s treating Travis Hunter and his girl is the same way you loser a– h–s treat Simone Biles and her husband.” And honestly, it hits home. This comparison is especially relevant when you look at how both couples have been treated in the public eye. For example, on December 16, during the Chicago Bears’ game against the Minnesota Vikings, Simone Biles was seen cheering on her husband, Jonathan Owens. Before the game, they shared a heartwarming moment: a hug, a kiss, and their signature handshake, a playful routine they’ve made their own.

The clip generated a lot of buzz almost immediately, with fans commending the two on great rapport and their support system. However, some fans decided to pay attention to the drama with Travis Hunter and Leanna Lenee: “Travis Hunter needs to take notes” referring to Jonathan Owens’s affectionate supporter and eye in the limelight for supporting Simone differently from Travis and his fiancee controversy.

One fan pointed out, “Men talked about how women were jealous of Cooking with Kya and posted her old videos. Men talked about how women are too concerned with Simone Biles and Halle Bailey’s relationships and overreact to their partners. Then turned around did the exact same thing to Travis Hunter 😂.” Another user added, “This app doing the same thing to Travis Hunter they did to Simone Biles.” It’s funny how quickly the narrative shifts when the spotlight is on someone else. Whether it’s Biles or Hunter, the same patterns of judgment and criticism keep repeating, and it’s hard not to notice the hypocrisy.

One fan remarked, “What’s funny is all the dudes saying they’re trying to “warn” Travis hunter. And they aren’t wrong AT ALL… but black women got clowned for saying the same about Simone Biles when that man said what he said.” Another added, “Doesn’t matter. Effect is the same. Both were and are clearly bothered by it and people refused to let up. “Mr. Simone Biles” became part of mainstream discourse.” This shows the double standard when it comes to how certain public figures and their relationships are treated. While both Simone Biles and Travis Hunter have been heavily scrutinized, the reactions have been notably different, despite the emotional toll it has taken on both.

The Travis Hunter situation just got even more complicated with the recent leak of private DMs that allegedly show an affair involving his fiancee, Leanna Lenee, from back in 2020. The couple has been together for five years, so this revelation has only added more fuel to the fire. As if the pressure wasn’t high enough already, with Hunter’s career on the rise, he’s now facing even more scrutiny in his personal life. The Heisman Trophy should’ve been a time of celebration, but instead, Hunter’s been caught up in a whirlwind of rumors and online criticism.

People are questioning the timeline of the affair and some are accusing him of overlooking red flags. It’s clear it’s taking a toll on him; he’s said that the constant hate has been “draining,” and he even had to deactivate his Instagram to focus on his mental health. This whole situation really shows the harsh side of public scrutiny, where everything in your career and your personal life gets put under a microscope the same way Simone Biles faced.