After a short hiatus from social media, Jordan Chiles returned to the spotlight. The bronze medal controversy during the floor exercise finals in Paris devastated the Olympian. Although, Chiles seems to have moved on from the controversy, losing the bronze medal still hurts. After making her runway debut at the New York Fashion Week, the gymnast attended Forbes Power Women’s Summit.

There the 23-year-old spoke about how she feels about the Court of Arbitration for Sports stripping her of the medal. Unfortunately, it seems Simone Biles’ best friend is still having a tough time accepting what happened. “It was the recognition of who I was. Not just my sport, but the person I am.” Chiles said during her address. However, throughout this ordeal, Chiles has had people who have replaced the Olympic bronze with both tangible and symbolic gifts.

Jordan Chiles receives her new bronze medal

Earlier today, the two-time Olympic medalist appeared on the MTV Video Music Awards stage alongside rapper Flavor Flav. After dazzling the audience at NYFW and delivering a powerful speech at the Forbes Power Women’s Summit, the gymnast took on the role of presenter at the VMAs. Chiles announced the winner of the Best Collaboration award, which went to Taylor Swift and Post Malone.

The duo had collaborated for ‘Fortnight’ from Swift’s latest album The Dead Poet’s Society. However, while Jordan Chiles presented the award, she had no idea that Flavor Flav would present her with a new bronze medal. “I just want to turn this into a little Olympic moment for a second, if you don’t mind,” Flav said turning to Chiles, taking her by surprise.

“I know they tried to take your medal away. But you know what? I got you something that they can’t take away from you.” said the 65-year-old. Displeased by how the Paris 2024 team gold medalist lost her first individual medal, the U.S. Women’s Water Polo team sponsor took matters into his own hands. About a month ago Flav promised to gift Chiles a bronze clock necklace and kept his word most dramatically.

Chiles has received nothing but love from the community since her return to the limelight. Before Flavor Flav honored her with a new blinged-out bronze medal, the Houston Astros paid tribute to the Olympian. The MLB held a special event for all Texas-based Olympians, including the World Champions Centre duo, Simone Biles and Jordan Chiles. While it was a symbolic gesture, the 23-year-old’s mystery man has been supporting her from day one.

The gymnast’s mysterious partner

Controversy erupted when judges bumped the Team USA star up to third place. However, Chiles, who experienced a rollercoaster of emotions in Paris, received a pleasant surprise from her partner. “When he brings you flowers cause you haven’t had the best day,” the Olympian wrote on Instagram. Her mystery man, whose identity remains under wraps, surprised her with a fresh bouquet.

Besides the bouquet of red and white roses, the mystery man got Chiles some scented candles, and a pack of Sour Patch Kids. However, these weren’t the only things he gave her. Later, Jordan Chiles uploaded yet another story where her mystery man outdid himself. Chiles uploaded a photograph of a bed with the question “Will you be my GF?” written on the bedsheet, with rose petals.

Once again, her partner decorated the room with flower bouquets, scented candles, and heart-shaped balloons. While that was the last post-Jordan Chiles made hinting at her relationship, who knows how many more gifts she has received from her mystery man?

However, at the end of the day, it’s not about the number or type of gifts, but the thought behind them. Whether it was her boyfriend, Flavor Flav, or the Houston Astros, they all honored Chiles for the dedication that earned her an Olympic medal. Ultimately, these gestures have helped Chiles rise above the negativity surrounding the bronze medal controversy.