Simone Biles is proving yet again that she’s a trendsetter both on and off the mat. The seven-time Olympic gold medalist made a grand entrance at the 2024 CMA Awards, showcasing not just her gymnastic prowess but also her fearless approach to self-expression. With her stunning style transformation, Biles is truly turning heads at the CMAs.

In a recently shared X post by USA Today, the gymnastics GOAT can be spotted posing, flaunting her new look and ravishing attire. Dressed in a breathtaking silver gown that shimmered under the Nashville lights, Simone paired her ensemble with a bold new hairstyle, a chic fluffy chin-length bob. And this has left fans buzzing. This change in hairstyle came just months after Simone faced certain critical comments during the Paris Olympics surrounding her hairstyles. 

Undeterred by the negativity, she chose to clap back in ultimate champion style. Trading her high ponytail for a sleek, wavy bob she embraced a change after concluding her Gold Over America Tour following her Paris victory. And now the look is perfectly complementing her red-carpet elegance. Her dazzling silver dress, featuring an asymmetric off-the-shoulder, only added to her radiant look. She even paired it with subtle yet stunning patterned earrings and a glamorous hand chain.

After working tremendously hard, she finally secured not one but three golds to complete her redemption tour. But following her stunning wins in Paris, Biles had rarely taken a break. While stepping into Gold Over America Tour, she also kept on catering to other ventures, be it throwing the first pitch ahead of the Houston Astros’ game against the Kansas City Royals or taking over America’s favorite reality show, America’s Got Talent, on the day of the finale. She kept herself busy with a packed schedule. 

However, amid every engagement, Simone made sure to make time for her husband and spend quality time with him. The power couple has been spotted together stepping out for dinner dates. Moreover, Simone also made sure to be there for ‘Mr. Biles’ cheered for him while he performed on the gridiron. Reflecting on her busy regime, Simone stated, “I try to rest as much as possible, but it’s always fun to get opportunities to come and do stuff like this because it’s fun walking the carpet and meeting new people.” Biles also told ABC that she loved the whole experience. 

Although she is ruling the hearts of her fans again with her new venture, several fans had different options to share. The style transformation with her new haircut wasn’t without its critics. While many fans applauded her bold new look, few others did not seem pleased by her fashion statement.

Not all fans are fans of Simone Biles’ new bold haircut

One fan does not seem to like Simone’s new bob hairstyle, which she debuted at the 2024 CMA Awards. While many praised her bold transformation, this particular fan felt the short, vintage-styled haircut made her appear significantly older, estimating it aged her by a decade. The fan commented, “I love her, but her hair. No. She looks so old. It ages her like 10 years.” 

Another fan seemed to echo a similar sentiment, suggesting the haircut made Simone look older than her actual age of 27. The netizen commented, “Yes Simone Biles…53 years.” But perhaps Simone was aiming for a more mature vibe. On her Instagram stories, she shared a repost by Justin Revenge, highlighting her sleek bob styled into classic side waves and paired with a ’90s-inspired makeup look by Deja Blackwell. The caption on the post read, “90’s glam tonight.”

While many fans admired her bold transformation after the Gold Over America Tour, some felt the hairstyle leaned too mature, sparking debates about whether it truly complemented her youthful charm. One gymnastics enthusiast added their personal opinion and mentioned how they felt that the shorter, wavy hairstyle makes her appear older compared to her previous high ponytail. “Adore her…but that hair ages her entirely too much,” read the comment.

The comment highlights the fan’s perspective surrounding how her current fashion quotient gives Simone an older appearance, contrasting her usual vibrant and dynamic image. Despite this critique, Simone’s overall look at the CMAs, featuring the silver gown and chic makeup, truly highlighted her confidence and elegance.

Another fan was completely awestruck by Simone’s bold hair transformation, expressing their excitement with a simple yet passionate, “Oh the HAIRRRR.” Clearly, the change wasn’t something fans saw coming, but it had everyone buzzing with excitement and admiration for her new style. The 90s were a golden era for iconic and diverse hairstyles that have stood the test of time. From the sleek bob to the playful pixie, the famous ‘Rachel,’ space buns, and even crimped hair, these styles embodied the decade’s unique fashion trends.

Inspired by ’90s icons like Jennifer Aniston, Drew Barrymore, and Naomi Campbell, short hair is having a moment again. Modern stars like Kaia Gerber, Hailey Bieber, Taraji P. Henson, Selena Gomez, Sydney Sweeney, and Zendaya have embraced these chic looks—and now Simone Biles joins the elite club of short-hair glam queens, proving she’s as much a trendsetter off the mat as she is on it

One comment on X captured the buzz, reading, “Wayment. Why is she at the CMAs?” It perfectly summed up the confusion and surprise some fans felt over Simone Biles’ presence at the 2024 CMA Awards. Known worldwide as a legendary gymnast, Simone is typically more connected to sports arenas than the country music scene. However, her presenting duties at the CMAs are just another highlight in what’s been a jam-packed year for the athlete.

Biles joined a star-studded lineup of presenters for the night, sharing the stage with big names like Billy Bob Thornton, Jeff Bridges, Katharine McPhee, Clint Black, Don Johnson, and Little Big Town. Other notable presenters included Dustin Lynch, The Oak Ridge Boys, Taylor Frankie Paul, Carly Pearce, Caleb Pressley, Nate Smith, Daniel Sunjata, and Mitchell Tenpenny.

Although Biles’ new look has been receiving mixed reciprocation from netizens, Simone, known for her resilience, seems to remain unfazed.  She owned the night with a smokey eyeshadow look and peachy-nude lips that tied her glam appearance together. And now, fans are just waiting to witness where next the gymnastics queen would set her foot.