Jonathan Owens Faces Backlash for Comments on Relationship with Simone Biles

Despite criticism, Owens remains 'unbothered' and Biles supports him amid controversy.

Jonathan Owens, NFL player and husband to Simone Biles, sparked controversy with his comments on 'The Pivot' podcast, stating that he was 'the catch' in their relationship and that he didn't know who Biles was when they first met.
Owens' comments have been widely criticized on social media, with many pointing out that Biles is a four-time Olympic gold medalist and one of the greatest athletes of all time.
Despite the backlash, Owens remains 'unbothered', as per his recent Instagram post, and Biles has publicly supported him, referring to herself as 'Jonathan Owens' wife'.
The controversy comes shortly after Biles was named the Associated Press' Female Athlete of the Year for the third time.
Owens and Biles met on the dating app Raya in 2020 and got married in April 2023.